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The PIEHOLE => H!P News and Releases => Topic started by: tamatron on December 27, 2006, 11:59:14 AM

Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: tamatron on December 27, 2006, 11:59:14 AM
Kusumi's 1st solo album???

http://www.netdirect.co.jp/search/ISSSchDetail.asp?ISBN=EPCE5456
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Blu-Cherri on December 27, 2006, 12:15:29 PM
^If it is I wouldn't be half surprised...though somehow it's still a bit odd lol.
It'll probably have most of her kirarin songs plus a few extras.  Might be promoted with a new single?? Since it hasn't been announced yet, maybe that's unlikely....unless this is only just been leaked and so no announcements have happened yet...
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Post by: Linus on December 27, 2006, 12:35:13 PM
Oh I'm taking it to its own thread. Kamei's dvd got hers :p Netdirect hasn't been wrong before, has it? Well we might see this and other releases dissapear from the map as it has happened before (because of a too-early announcement) but Centuryland (http://centuryland.jp/index.php) reports it and they wouldn't if wasn't for sure that the album is coming.

OH MY GORGEOUS WORLD!

                        月島きらり starring 久 初回生
2007年02月28日
                        EPCE5456
                        2999


Full album price :D
40K of a debut single, almost 60K of the second... the album was a need indeed :D

Let's believe in something... Merry X-Mas!!
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Post by: Masabi on December 27, 2006, 12:37:48 PM
I hope she has her own~!
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Post by: Jaci85 on December 27, 2006, 04:20:59 PM
I think it will go along with something happening in the show. I haven't kept up with the anime (it moves way too slow for me), but maybe Kirarin is going to release an album on the show so Kirarin will also release an album in real life. It'd be a good marketing scheme.
I have a feeling that it's Kirarin's First Album and not Kusumi Koharu's first album. She has yet to release something as herself and not as the cartoon character.
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Post by: aedon on December 27, 2006, 05:05:49 PM
Hooray! :pen_whirl:

And stop calling Kirari "Kirarin" already .V.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Jaci85 on December 27, 2006, 05:13:28 PM
Quote from: aedon;268501
Hooray! :pen_whirl:

And stop calling Kirari "Kirarin" already .V.



Sorry. I figured it was some sort of nickname... like Kaorin. I suppose it's not.
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Post by: reyfer on December 27, 2006, 05:16:53 PM
Quote from: Jaci85;268506
Sorry. I figured it was some sort of nickname... like Kaorin. I suppose it's not.


It is a nickname, after all the anime is called "Kirarin's Revolution" きらりん☆レボリューション
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Post by: Princess Pudding on December 27, 2006, 05:58:21 PM
Yaywhoo!!! I'm actually looking forward to this!!! *dances around*
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: RionZ on December 27, 2006, 06:03:15 PM
Looking at the title it is indeed an album based on her anime character as of now...

I hope she sells 100 K :D
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Rijio on December 27, 2006, 06:06:17 PM
wow! what some good news! thanks for the info :D
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Masabi on December 27, 2006, 06:17:06 PM
Quote from: aedon;268501
Hooray! :pen_whirl:

And stop calling Kirari "Kirarin" already .V.


What??? The anime is called "kirarin revolution" so it's logical that "kirarin" would be her nickname.
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Post by: shadowstar on December 27, 2006, 06:21:51 PM
^ The character's name is "Kirari" though, not "Kirarin" right? :lol:
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Post by: Princess Pudding on December 27, 2006, 06:24:30 PM
Quote from: arian;268572
^ The character's name is "Kirari" though, not "Kirarin" right? :lol:
Yep! :D Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Masabi on December 27, 2006, 06:28:51 PM
Quote from: Princess Pudding;268574
Yep! :D Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu

Yes the character's name is Kirari, but the anime is called Kirarin (きらり) so wouldn't it be a nickname? is all I'm trying to say.  'Cause it's not good to chastise someone for something they didn't do wrong :3

[edit] and in balalaika they say "kirarinrin" too
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Rijio on December 27, 2006, 06:31:00 PM
I think the "n" at the end of "Kirari" makes the name cuter :)
It's like a nickname indeed.
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Post by: Linus on December 27, 2006, 07:03:31 PM
By the way... Ayumi Hamasaki is releasing her BEST 2 (http://forum.jphip.com/forumdisplay.php?f=60) on the same day. I think Koha can take advantage of it because Ayu gathers all kind of audiences. Because Koharu has the kids fanbase assured for her releases, maybe a not too corny cover might make some of milions of humans going to buy Ayu to give a chance to our little star. Some of those milions could be just a ten thousand persons, but that'd be already great for her.

:MKcry2:
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Post by: RionZ on December 27, 2006, 11:15:20 PM
Yea, its a great chance for Koharu, casual people will go to the new releases and spot Koharu's album, and buy it on a whim :D
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Post by: aedon on December 27, 2006, 11:44:27 PM
Why isn't it called Kusumi Koharu starring Kirarin then? You made such a big deal of it, it wasn't meant to sound all mean, even if I used the tama smiley :lol: It's like spelling romaji with n for me... anyhow, forget it, I lose.

So, I hope first press bonus will be something nice <3

Koharu \o/
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Post by: Rina the Robot on December 28, 2006, 02:07:56 AM
I think I'm going to die during the wait! Oh well *starts counting up her savings* Only for Koharu :heart:
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Post by: StreakInTheSky on December 28, 2006, 11:23:43 PM
Quote from: aedon;268756
Why isn't it called Kusumi Koharu starring Kirarin then? You made such a big deal of it, it wasn't meant to sound all mean, even if I used the tama smiley :lol: It's like spelling romaji with n for me... anyhow, forget it, I lose.

So, I hope first press bonus will be something nice <3

Koharu \o/

I don't think any of us know what you're babbling about at this point. :lol:


Anyways, I'll be looking forward to listening to this, as her singles have been some of the best to come out of H!P for a while.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: lil_hamz on December 29, 2006, 08:49:40 AM
YES! I was wondering when this would be out.
Since it's targeted at kids I hope it comes with something fun. It's Koharu after all and she's the cutest little star :MKlove2:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: aedon on December 29, 2006, 09:35:40 AM
Quote from: StreakInTheSky;269516
I don't think any of us know what you're babbling about at this point. :lol:

Not everyone goes to irc, ya know, don't ruin my serious postwhore reputation :tama-mad:
...
Kusssumi! Kusssumi! \o/
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Post by: hibachifinal on December 29, 2006, 12:19:33 PM
im prolly the only Koha fan who would like for her to slowly start moving away from this Kirari thing...

i mean, now they've grounded that Koha -can- make it solo, so now, i guess, presenting her true solo debut w/o the anime-tie-in is needed. :P

i'll buy this album anyways..
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Post by: Rina the Robot on December 29, 2006, 11:24:02 PM
^I'd like to see her with a true solo career as well, but for the time being, I'm really happy about her work for Kirarin Revolution. I'm worried that Tsunku will wait until she's older and see that she has a sexy image. Or maybe the public won't support her any more :o My fears are probably unfounded but you never know these days.
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Post by: Linus on December 30, 2006, 12:01:31 AM
Kirarin-being is just a plus. It's still her body and her voice. Is Sawajiri Erika less Erika for releasing under Kaoru Amane name? No, it's just a wise attachment. People know where she works and know her name and who is she. Same with Koha. It's gonna be her new songs. Her official debut. Enjoy! :)
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: reyfer on December 30, 2006, 02:02:16 AM
Quote from: Shaoran;270305
Kirarin-being is just a plus. It's still her body and her voice. Is Sawajiri Erika less Erika for releasing under Kaoru Amane name? No, it's just a wise attachment. People know where she works and know her name and who is she. Same with Koha. It's gonna be her new songs. Her official debut. Enjoy! :)


A friend of mine from Osaka might differ with you. He says that his kids (and that's the target audience here) and their friends looked at him with a "what are you talking about" expression when he asked them about Koharu Kusumi. He has asked other kids who bought the "Balalaika" single, and they all say that they are buying Kirari's song... only two of them recognized the Koharu name, and it turns out their older brothers are MM fans :(
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Post by: Jaci85 on December 30, 2006, 04:15:31 PM
Quote from: reyfer;270347
A friend of mine from Osaka might differ with you. He says that his kids (and that's the target audience here) and their friends looked at him with a "what are you talking about" expression when he asked them about Koharu Kusumi. He has asked other kids who bought the "Balalaika" single, and they all say that they are buying Kirari's song... only two of them recognized the Koharu name, and it turns out their older brothers are MM fans :(



Well it doesn't help that they are always calling her "Kirari-chan" instead of Koharu on OhaStar and she talks in Kirari's voice when she appears. Whenever she promotes it she stays in character and there's little association between her and Koharu. I imagine that children might be more familiar with her as the character than as a memeber of MM after all of the confusion.

As long as the anime is out (and story lines don't run out), I think it could be a long time before she's not Kirari anymore. At least until she grows out of it.
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Post by: Linus on December 30, 2006, 04:36:28 PM
She's more recognized for her anime name. I saw it coming...
:MKsniffle:

Well I think Balalaika is a song that many people liked, not just kids. I mean, when we were kids, and something was in, we wanted it inmediatly, right? It wasn't the same feel to get that thing on the release week, or one later, or two later, etc. And yet Balalaika's still on the charts eleven weeks later! And another thing to keep in mind: Balalaika's #1 on karaokes, and it's not like kids get drunk and go to karaokes XD So I think there's the chance that this song sells to elder people who are starting to notice it. Let's recognize Balalaika's one of the best songs of H!P this year.

For what you say, reyfer, a release under her real name wouldn't have the same effect. Unless the song would be awesome (like Sakuranbo, for example) and there would be a big promotion (top-rated dorama, f.e). After all, we know she's not the fav of the mo-wota. So I agree she should keep the Kirari tie-in a little bit more. For how long? We already have two singles and this album-to-be. Maybe the series ends :(
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Post by: aedon on December 31, 2006, 08:50:55 AM
What's in a name? They still recognize her face :P Of course it'd be better if people would notice herself under the Kirari mask, but for now it's not that bad after all. I assume Momosu don't gain that many new fans after all? :/

oh, btw, the limited edition bonus is a card for arcade machines (to get a rare item, CDJapan claims), so that should help the sales too ^^;

1900th post dedicated to Kohahime \o/
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Post by: ShoujoHino on December 31, 2006, 09:41:47 AM
<3<3<3<3 Koha!!!!!!!! and Kirarin!
I played the game in Akihabara. The girls around the machine gave me the weirdest look when I approached the machine with my best happiest-little-kid-in-the-world shocked face and put my 100 yen in XD
And then last night, the bar me and my fiance had a vodka-orange cocktail called the Balalaika XD XD I had one.
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Post by: i.Love.Music on January 11, 2007, 05:42:27 PM
There was a list on JPM saying album has a-sides and c/w of hers. But it comes from a place people did not trust because it was mistaken other times, so I'm not copying it. I just hope it's a lie because the list had (if I remember correctly) two songs from the anime ost, balalaika and c/w, and koikana and c/w.
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Post by: Blu-Cherri on January 11, 2007, 08:29:13 PM
on cdjapan it says this
First full-length album from Koharu Kusumi as Kirari Tsukushima. Includes the singles "Koi Kana," "Balalaika," series intro and outro themes, and new songs. Limited editino includes "Happy Idol Lfe Kurikira" card which can be used with Atlus Co. brand arcade machines to get a rare original item!

so yeah it does have those  singles completely but also new stuff.  I didn't get the singles so I'll be happy! ^_^
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Post by: i.Love.Music on January 11, 2007, 08:43:27 PM
That list said 10 songs in total. If four are taken by a-sides and c/w, and two by the already released songs in album ost, that leaves only four new songs. That's why I hope the list is wrong, which is what many people thought at the other boards.

Look who wins over Ayu's two best albums on the pre-orders
#1 Mr.Children
#2 Kusumi Koharu
#3 Ayumi Hamasaki

http://www.7andy.jp/cd/rank/jpop/-/ctgy/jpop/disc/2
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Post by: iacus on January 12, 2007, 07:52:31 AM
HA! That's awesome. Take that all you well respected artists, Koharu is here to steal all your lunch money
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Post by: DroolBoy on January 12, 2007, 01:24:13 PM
Quote from: i.Love.Music;280504
That list said 10 songs in total. If four are taken by a-sides and c/w, and two by the already released songs in album ost, that leaves only four new songs. That's why I hope the list is wrong, which is what many people thought at the other boards.

Look who wins over Ayu's two best albums on the pre-orders
#1 Mr.Children
#2 Kusumi Koharu
#3 Ayumi Hamasaki

http://www.7andy.jp/cd/rank/jpop/-/ctgy/jpop/disc/2


It's a daily thing most likely. I think most people who buy Ayu do it from like Neowing or Amazon anyway.

The title: 『☆☆☆』

http://tvstation.jp/special/artist/morning/morning.html

I wonder what we'll call it..
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Post by: aedon on January 12, 2007, 01:47:21 PM
Quote from: DroolBoy;281083
It's a daily thing most likely. I think most people who buy Ayu do it from like Neowing or Amazon anyway.

The title: 『☆☆☆』

http://tvstation.jp/special/artist/morning/morning.html

I wonder what we'll call it..

Yeah it's a daily chart. I couldn't even find Koharu's album on HMV pre-order chart for example. She's #13 on CDJapan's limited edition albums chart though:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/cd/top_limited.html

But what kinda lame title is it, how do you even pronounce it, hoshi x3? "Mommy, hoshihoshihoshi ga hoshii"? I hope it's a rumor -_-;
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Post by: i.Love.Music on January 12, 2007, 01:51:14 PM
It's like they are trying to state that she is a star. Star star star! XD

TVSTATION is always right...
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Post by: ShoujoHino on January 12, 2007, 07:30:35 PM
see, that just shows what a miracle she is. Her album title could just be 3 stars with no clear meaning or pronunciation and it still is beating Ayu's. XDXD
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Post by: Koolmon93 on January 13, 2007, 12:27:12 AM
So I guess we'll use these? ***?
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Post by: Shoko on January 13, 2007, 02:27:03 AM
Haha, I like it XD It's cute <3
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Post by: Blu-Cherri on January 13, 2007, 12:11:22 PM
OMG the title! 「 ☆☆☆ 」 I love that lol.  It's very original XD

I really need to get round to preodering it I really want it!! Koharu rules!
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Post by: tiny on January 17, 2007, 05:14:06 PM
The pronunciation of the title is Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) according the Up-Front Works discography entry: http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/zetima/102/a_01/index.html

See also the wiki entry I made on ThePPN: http://wiki.theppn.org/Mitsuboshi
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Post by: shadowstar on January 18, 2007, 05:03:28 PM
Quote from: tiny;285159
The pronunciation of the title is Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) according the Up-Front Works discography entry: http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/zetima/102/a_01/index.html

See also the wiki entry I made on ThePPN: http://wiki.theppn.org/Mitsuboshi

Now THAT makes much more sense than having to call it 'Star Star Star' or something XD
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Post by: BigFreaky on January 18, 2007, 07:02:24 PM
I thought they were always talking about a giraffe??/!!!
which didnt make much sence to me, giraffe revolution, and i never seen any giraffe or giraffe print.....
but then again its japan, and they are all crazy like that.
maybe it was an underlying ploy to sell beer to children.
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Post by: Linus on January 18, 2007, 07:06:30 PM
Kirarin XD

What a weird thing to put three stars to an album and then came up on how the pronunciation is. People who doesn't read the official site or sees the cm will keep seeing and saying hoshi hoshi hoshi XD
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Post by: Blu-Cherri on January 18, 2007, 07:36:10 PM
lol the title makes so much more sense now!
kya~ I love it!
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Post by: Linus on January 26, 2007, 04:14:07 PM
02.28 Kusumi's ☆☆☆
02.28 A BEST 2 (Ayumi Hamasaki)
03.14 BEST~BOUNCE & LOVERS~ (Koda Kumi)
03.28 AI am BEST (Ai Otsuka)

Just read aedon's post about a new Koda best (http://forum.jphip.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22). While I don't see Avex's unique interest in beating down Kirari, all these Best albums could have been scheduled any other day any other time because none of them was a must-release now. Avex is not at the risk of saturate their own market releasing three bests albums in a two-week difference from each other, but also at the risk of helping their rivals, aka H!P and Kirari. Our dear little star target are kids. Avex's Best focus on adult people. People going out for Avex Bests might end up buying Kirari as well. Singles will buy it for a little brother, a nephew... and couples will buy Kirari for their children. There ya go Avex, there ya go.
:MKkissarse:
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Post by: shirenuファクトリー on January 26, 2007, 06:30:10 PM
LOL I guess this is the true battle with Ayumi Hamasaki, then. I don't know how much Hamasaki sells these days, so I can't really say anything (if she still sells a lot, then I'm super proud if Koharu sells 1/3 of it). But I'm happy if the Kirari album sells more than the singles, cuz that's how it's "supposed" to be. At least comparing Koi*Kana and Balalaika's sales, there are still kids who don't have Koi*Kana and might wanna get this album. We'll see :D I hope it gets pimped properly :)
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Post by: takashi12 on January 29, 2007, 05:37:40 PM
Koharu's album?!!!!

Actually, knowing that her other single was a good seller, Tsunku wouldn't miss the opportunity to make more money off of another album :D

ガンバレ、コハルチャン!
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Post by: DroolBoy on January 30, 2007, 01:22:12 AM
Quote from: shirenu;293881
LOL I guess this is the true battle with Ayumi Hamasaki, then. I don't know how much Hamasaki sells these days, so I can't really say anything (if she still sells a lot, then I'm super proud if Koharu sells 1/3 of it). But I'm happy if the Kirari album sells more than the singles, cuz that's how it's "supposed" to be. At least comparing Koi*Kana and Balalaika's sales, there are still kids who don't have Koi*Kana and might wanna get this album. We'll see :D I hope it gets pimped properly :)


With Ayu's sales the way they are now, I expect around 400-700k at the least for her BEST album. Dunno which one though.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Linus on January 30, 2007, 11:33:47 AM
I hope they pimp it in popular squares in Tokyo. Like Yuna Ito who is in three giant TVs in Shibuya and has giant balloons as well. (http://ikimasshoi.jphip.net/index.php/?p=831) XD
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Linus on January 30, 2007, 01:08:23 PM
Excuse the double post but if I edit people who already checked wouldn't notice :p

New artist pic for Kirarin starring Kusumi

(http://picroda.jphip.org/src/1170158828356.jpg)


Gettin' rid of the baby face and the cute pigtails... for a kids CD? :o
Wavy hair, adult sight, wise pose, and a pretty white dress... She got influences from Shimatani and Yuna Ito XD

She looks nice :D
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: kingthaking81 on January 30, 2007, 01:11:16 PM
her eyes are soo big~~
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: suki* on January 30, 2007, 01:37:16 PM
Quote from: Keron;297288
(http://picroda.jphip.org/src/1170158828356.jpg)

She looks VERY GOOD!! :tfr9a7wg:Older than she is definitely coz of the hair and the frilly collar... But yeah! Pretty~!! :tfr9a7wg:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: mr.niigaki on January 30, 2007, 04:02:37 PM
Quote from: Keron;297288
Excuse the double post but if I edit people who already checked wouldn't notice :p

New artist pic for Kirarin starring Kusumi

(http://picroda.jphip.org/src/1170158828356.jpg)


Gettin' rid of the baby face and the cute pigtails... for a kids CD? :o
Wavy hair, adult sight, wise pose, and a pretty white dress... She got influences from Shimatani and Yuna Ito XD

She looks nice :D


Man she's so pretty! That hair style looks good for her. :heart:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Nouciel on January 30, 2007, 04:31:20 PM
For a while I thought she was 35 XD
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: takashi12 on January 30, 2007, 05:31:35 PM
^ LOL yeah she does look a lot older than she seems..  but shes still cute and all :D
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: yokoso on January 30, 2007, 05:34:34 PM
She looks FANTASTIC there.

I get the impression the 'tsukushima kirari' is a clever excuse for her to have a solo album and still appeal to both audiences.  I wouldn't be surprised if it's a mix of classic H!P style and fun kids' songs.  I ended up preordering it in good faith (I'm hoping the tracklist doesn't disappoint ;;;; )
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Linus on January 30, 2007, 06:18:23 PM
(1.)恋☆カナ
(2.)SUGAO-flavor
(3.)バラライカ
(4.)水色メロディ
(5.)恋花火
(6.)Loveだよ☆ダーリン
(7.)
(8.)
(9.)
(10.)

This is the tracklist from Club Japan, but I actually hope it has more :D
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: aedon on February 07, 2007, 11:11:35 AM
Tracklist:
1.バラライカ / Balalaika
2.恋☆カナ / Koi * Kana
3.星のしずく / Hoshi no Shizuku
4.水色メロディ / Mizuiro Melody
5.恋花火 / Koi Hanabi
6.Spaghetti
7.Loveだよ☆ダーリン / Love da yo * Darling
8.I miss you
9.EVERYDAY PRECIOUS DAY

10.SUGAO-flavor
http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/zetima/102/a_01/index.html

Just 4 new songs? :/

1st press of normal edition comes with 16 page photo booklet! :w00t:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Princess Pudding on February 07, 2007, 12:47:15 PM
Spaghetti? Ahahaha cute!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Linus on February 07, 2007, 01:03:18 PM
C-ute titles. Too bad it's this short... :p
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Himalia on February 07, 2007, 01:57:54 PM
Well i went for the Limited Edition even though the first press of the normal comes with a booklet. Although im wondering if the LE comes with the booklet anyway as it seems that they both way the same and the extra that comes with the LE would not justify them weighing the same on its own.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: yokoso on February 07, 2007, 03:40:55 PM
W00t!  Am I so glad I went ahead and preordered the normal edition! :heart: :heart: But.. I can't say I didn't see the lack of new tracks comming.  For some reason I had a feeling ;;;;;;
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: wakaba_doll on February 12, 2007, 04:02:23 PM
10 songs is actually not bad! :heart: 2 more than a standard mini-album listing (which is usually like 8 songs, ne?) Anyway, I pre-ordered my copy of Normal edition too :heart: Can't wait to see the cover!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: yokoso on February 12, 2007, 06:20:23 PM
And speaking of which, where IS the cover?!  Isn't it becoming a little excessive? ;;;;;;;
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: wakaba_doll on February 12, 2007, 06:39:46 PM
It really is XD The release is only 2 weeks away now and still nothing... UFA is totally annoying me with that XD
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 14, 2007, 01:01:30 PM
Quote from: ampedechoz
Covers:
(http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/4628/kirarij2nt1.jpg) (http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/390/kirarijka8.jpg)


song arranger info:
M1.バラライカ
 作詞:BULGE 作曲・編曲:迫茂雄
M2.恋☆カナ
 作詞:古屋真 作曲:織田哲郎 編曲:家原正樹
M3.星のしずく
 作詞:大西弘武 作曲・編曲:渡辺徹
M4.水色メロディ
 作詞:古屋真 作曲:黒須克彦 編曲:加藤大祐
M5.恋花火
 作詞:中原杏+a2c 作曲:a2c 編曲:原田勝通
M6.Spaghetti
 作詞・作曲・編曲:BOUNCEBACK
M7.Loveだよ☆ダーリン
 作詞:すやまちえこ 作曲・編曲:吉田勝弥
M8.I miss you
 作詞:・作曲・編曲:AKIRASTAR
M9.EVERYDAY PRECIOUS DAY
 作詞:中野雄太+Kenko-p 作曲:中野雄太 編曲:中野雄太+ats-
M10.SUGAO-Flavor
 作詞:michito 作曲:織田哲郎 編曲:後藤康二


OH MY GOD D:

SHE HAS AYU'S COMPOSER WTF.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: hibachifinal on February 14, 2007, 01:30:01 PM
so that's what the picture was for..

cover is too simple.. both good and bad.. but i guess koha's face is more well known nowadays.. that they can get away with such, laziness haha :P

pretty too
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: aedon on February 14, 2007, 02:44:54 PM
Love the covers :D Simple is good, lame cg is bad. The yellow background one is regular edition, me thinks.

Word DB, where is avex looking? Bulge, Bounceback and Nakano Yuta compose for Miracle girl now XD
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Kyobu on February 14, 2007, 02:51:46 PM
Beautiful covers!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Fracture on February 14, 2007, 03:24:31 PM
Huh...She actually looks pretty good with that just-stepped-out-of-a-tornado hairstyle.  Somehow those pics remind me Otsuka Ai.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Koolmon93 on February 14, 2007, 06:03:04 PM
Wow she looks very pretty! You think the kids will buy this?
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: wakaba_doll on February 14, 2007, 06:09:07 PM
The covers are gorgeous! :heart: I'm with aedon~ Simple is better^^

I hope the yellow one is for the Normal edition, since that's the one I ordered :P LOL
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: BoA-TiM on February 14, 2007, 09:20:42 PM
The Covers are amazing.. :pen_whirl:
didn't expect that, i thought that they would be more kiddie stylish..
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 15, 2007, 01:17:24 AM
Yellow is normal.

Blue is limited.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: hibachifinal on February 15, 2007, 02:11:30 AM
Quote from: aedon;308457
Love the covers :D Simple is good, lame cg is bad. The yellow background one is regular edition, me thinks.

Word DB, where is avex looking? Bulge, Bounceback and Nakano Yuta compose for Miracle girl now XD
now that you mention it....
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Shoko on February 15, 2007, 04:19:15 AM
I LOVE the covers!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 15, 2007, 07:15:42 AM
I think without needing the "OMG PRODUCED BY TSUNKU DEPYON" on the cover, they can increase their variety of arrangers / composers / lyricists...

I can't imagine an MM album like this.. omg.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: kingthaking81 on February 15, 2007, 11:22:06 AM
looking forward to the new songs!!
wooh bounceback!!
*preorders*
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: StreakInTheSky on February 15, 2007, 07:07:08 PM
The cover is really nice o_o

She looks so cute on it.

Hopefully the nice assortment of arrangers will make this a really good album, cause we all know her "talents" aren't gonna carry this album :lol:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: light_hikari on February 15, 2007, 07:45:42 PM
Quote from: DroolBoy;309148
I think without needing the "OMG PRODUCED BY TSUNKU DEPYON" on the cover, they can increase their variety of arrangers / composers / lyricists...

I can't imagine an MM album like this.. omg.


I wouldn't want to imagine an MM album like that. =/
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Linus on February 20, 2007, 11:09:08 AM
^Indeed. The goodness of MM is Tsunku. If he's out, it wouldn't be the same. Koharu is fresh blood, so her style can be defined by other musicians as this album proves.

One week to be released and we haven't heard any of the new songs. Yeeeee~~
:MKcheh:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 20, 2007, 11:13:41 AM
Isn't that usually how albums work in H!P?
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: MoonsaultV1 on February 20, 2007, 12:45:39 PM
^

Not really, we had Aozora previews pretty early on and then we had the phone tone rips about 2-3 weeks before the release for Rainbow 7...

It's rather weird not to have heard anything, you'd think that they'd incorporate the songs into the anime so that the kids will buy it after hearing the songs~
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Mari-chan on February 20, 2007, 12:47:32 PM
Are there any lyrics available? ;__;
I'm so trying to find:
- Koi Kana
- Sugao Flavor
- koi hanabi
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: WaSuReRu on February 21, 2007, 12:25:32 PM
why tsunku didnt make a song for her?
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 21, 2007, 12:28:07 PM
Because he's not in charge of producing the album / singles for Tsukishima Kirari feat. Koharu Kusumi..
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: WaSuReRu on February 21, 2007, 12:45:22 PM
oh ic.. thx for the explanation ^ ^

btw this is koi kana
Koi kana? Pin to kitara Say "Koi kanae!" tte
Chokusenteki na ittari kitari datte tomaranai de
Itsuka HOSHI wo egaite kimi he todoketai
Issho ni ireru dokoro ka yumeochi no 3(san) renba
Todokisou ni miseru no ga imadoki no unmei?
Amai mono hodo shimiru mune no sukima ni kimi no kureta egao
mada tochuu dakedo arigatou
Koi kana? Pin to kitara Say "Koi kanae!" tte
Chokusenteki na ittari kitari datte tomaranai de
Itsuka HOSHI ni naritai kimi to futatsuboshi
Ame no asa mo waratte misete Hoshizora wo kitai dekinakya
Revolution nanka okosenai
Koi kana? Pin to kitara Say "Koi kanae!" tte
Ketteiteki na happy no yokan mou sugu soko made
Negai migiri hassha de kirari nagareboshi
Koi kana! Pin to kita yo Kono koi kanau tte
Chokusenteki na ittari kitari datte mayowanai de
Itsuka HOSHI ni narou ne Kimi to futatsuboshi
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: tiny on February 21, 2007, 12:46:25 PM
Here is the Google cache of the Koi Kana lyrics on projecthello.com: link (http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_gbf7Dyl3y0J:www.projecthello.com/momusu/koikana.html+koi+ka+na+site:projecthello.com&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1)
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Mari-chan on February 21, 2007, 01:48:35 PM
Oh thank you so much!
I hope the other lyrics of the album can be found somewhere soon...
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Ayabie on February 24, 2007, 11:48:21 AM
Heh, Koharu was the one who came up with the title for the album.

(http://xs412.xs.to/xs412/07086/blt326.jpg.xs.jpg) (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs412&d=07086&f=blt326.jpg)

Plus points for her.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Shoko on February 25, 2007, 12:25:54 AM
That's new XD

THREE DAYS AND STILL NO PREVIEWS.

D:.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: wakaba_doll on February 25, 2007, 12:32:45 AM
Quote from: Ayabie;316025
Heh, Koharu was the one who came up with the title for the album.

(http://xs412.xs.to/xs412/07086/blt326.jpg.xs.jpg) (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs412&d=07086&f=blt326.jpg)

Plus points for her.


Wow... She just wins at life. Period :heart:

That's a great pic too, btw! :inlove:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Linus on February 25, 2007, 12:54:31 AM
Quote from: Shoko;316441
That's new XD

THREE DAYS AND STILL NO PREVIEWS.

D:.
Miracles do not need constant proves :p
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Mari-chan on February 25, 2007, 08:05:41 PM
That picture is so cute...

I know that Mitsuboshi will be great (I mean really really great! Miracle-great!), but some reviews would be nice though...
:pen_whirl:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 26, 2007, 01:31:42 AM
Supposedly she came up with it when she was in the bath..LOL.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: tiny on February 26, 2007, 11:27:49 AM
A 30 second CM can now be viewed from the official discography page.
http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/zetima/102/a_01/
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Blu-Cherri on February 26, 2007, 11:39:21 AM
^oh cool thank you!
Doeesn't have a new songs or clips though :(
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Yossui_x_Mikitty on February 26, 2007, 11:29:41 PM
I can't wait to listen to it....
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: yokoso on February 27, 2007, 01:01:08 AM
W00T.  My copy's in 'shipping process.'  So psyched.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: burichu on February 27, 2007, 02:15:04 AM
I can't wait to listen to it. YAY KOHARU!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Shoko on February 27, 2007, 02:45:27 AM
This has to be the only time we've gone without previews.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Ayabie on February 27, 2007, 09:37:02 AM
Win.

(http://xs112.xs.to/xs112/07092/mitsu436.jpg.xs.jpg) (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs112&d=07092&f=mitsu436.jpg)
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 27, 2007, 10:25:32 AM
Quote
Kirari..Koharu back on OhaStar, March 1st. performing live?
http://www.so-net.ne.jp/tv/bangumi/cgi-bin/dispPrgmDetail.cgi?&st_cd=7008&date=2007-03-01&time=06:45:00


Please PLEASE LIVE OMG.

"Tsukishima Kirari Super Live!" :DDD
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Post by: yokoso on February 27, 2007, 09:17:00 PM
I'm not sure if these were posted yet.

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8853/1146927025012219loxt5.th.jpg) (http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1146927025012219loxt5.jpg)

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4432/1387ji1gd0.th.jpg) (http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1387ji1gd0.jpg)
From the CD booklet(?)

So cute *_______*  I hope someone posts the album soon.. so impatient.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: tiny on February 27, 2007, 09:32:59 PM
torrent is up at H!O
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: yokoso on February 27, 2007, 09:53:31 PM
;;;;;;;;;  Torrents ;;;;  :ONpleeease:
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Post by: limitbreaker02 on February 27, 2007, 09:53:34 PM
Even better...it's also in this tracker.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Fracture on February 27, 2007, 09:57:48 PM
Damn, when it rains it pours :P I just put this in the asshole also.
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Post by: Happosai on February 27, 2007, 10:18:56 PM
Quote from: Fracture;318691
... I just put this in the asshole also.


Surprise Buttseks ??? XD
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Angelus on February 27, 2007, 10:21:57 PM
Downloading now, I'll post what I think. I'm not the biggest fan of Koharu(well, I'm not a fan, period), but I liked Balalaika do we'll see.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Fracture on February 27, 2007, 10:27:52 PM
Quote from: Happosai;318695
Surprise Buttseks ??? XD

Dammit, I could have worded that better XD

Please don't ever quote me on that out of context :P
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Angelus on February 27, 2007, 10:52:18 PM
Alright, Spaghetti, Koi Hanabi, Mizuiro Melody, and EVERYDAY PRECIOUS DAY are my favourites. I like this album, and I don't like Koharu much. Huh.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Ahiko on February 27, 2007, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: Angelus;318729
Alright, Spaghetti, Koi Hanabi, Mizuiro Melody, and EVERYDAY PRECIOUS DAY are my favourites. I like this album, and I don't like Koharu much. Huh.

Can you upload "Spaghetti" please:D
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Nyago on February 28, 2007, 12:50:10 AM
I haven't finished listening to the entire album yet, but I like what I hear! I hope this album is well received over in Japan by those little Kirarin fans!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 28, 2007, 02:32:04 AM
VERY solid album. :D

I'd so buy this if I didn't get Ayu's two bests. LOL
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Angelus on February 28, 2007, 02:42:18 AM
Quote from: Ahiko;318751
Can you upload "Spaghetti" please:D

Spaghetti (http://www.mediafire.com/?9onb0zgoy5m). Credit goes to Fracture for uploading the album in the first place. Hope you don't mind me uploading the track. ^^
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: wakaba_doll on February 28, 2007, 02:50:25 AM
Quote from: yokoso;318670
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4432/1387ji1gd0.th.jpg) (http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1387ji1gd0.jpg)
From the CD booklet(?)


If this is from the booklet, I can't wait to see the rest! :inlove: Koha-chan wins again
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 28, 2007, 03:26:37 AM
My "upload" of the photos..

(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1492/kirari00pu0.th.jpg) (http://img300.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari00pu0.jpg)
Tsukishima Kirari starring Koharu Kusumi - Mitsuboshi [in 160kbps]
1.  バラライカ (Balalaika)
2. 恋☆カナ (Koi Kana)
3. 星のしずく (Hoshi no Shizuku)
4. 水色メロディ (Mizuiro Melody)
5. 恋花火 (Koi Hanabi)
6. Spaghetti
7. Loveだよ☆ダーリン (Love da yo Darling)
8. I miss you
9. EVERYDAY PRECIOUS DAY
10. SUGAO-flavor
http://www.mediafire.com/?5inzzzwuv0m

Scans:
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6720/kirari01qc5.th.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari01qc5.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8302/kirari02zb6.th.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari02zb6.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7518/kirari03ko9.th.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari03ko9.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2844/kirari04xu0.th.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari04xu0.jpg)
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4047/kirari05re6.th.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari05re6.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3341/kirari06lw6.th.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari06lw6.jpg) (http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4729/kirari07co6.th.jpg) (http://img83.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari07co6.jpg) (http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/7660/kirari08vu5.th.jpg) (http://img83.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari08vu5.jpg)
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1224/kirari09cr8.th.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari09cr8.jpg) (http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7885/kirari10dy0.th.jpg) (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari10dy0.jpg)

And some scans from the LE PB [not all of them though, I think.]
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/838/pink530ql2.th.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pink530ql2.jpg) (http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8894/pink531ij0.th.jpg) (http://img263.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pink531ij0.jpg) (http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8420/pink532hw1.th.jpg) (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pink532hw1.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4052/pink533du5.th.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pink533du5.jpg)
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2673/pink534pc2.th.jpg) (http://img263.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pink534pc2.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3691/pink535xl0.th.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pink535xl0.jpg) (http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/162/pink536ch8.th.jpg) (http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pink536ch8.jpg)
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: d44-sugaya on February 28, 2007, 04:24:14 AM
Kirari chan~:inlove: :inlove:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: StreakInTheSky on February 28, 2007, 04:36:07 AM
Listened to the album... There are some pretty solid songs, but as an album... not enough variety. Most of the songs pretty much followed the same exact formula. There's a problem when you get different people to do each song and most of them want to make the same song -___-

Koi Hanabi and Spaghetti and SUGAO were my least favorite songs. They were just boring...

The first 5 songs were pretty nice, Koi Hanabi sorta started out ok, then it just didn't go anywhere. After that song I couldn't really get back into it. I did also like Love dayo, I miss you, and everyday precious day though. Again this would be something I'd probably like as a mini-album with less songs.

But I do have to say Koharu looks damn cute and pretty in that white dress... o_o The other pics in the booklet are pretty nice too.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Nyago on February 28, 2007, 04:38:56 AM
^ Thanx for posting the scans! I love them all. I've had I Miss You on repeat all night. I just can't get enough of it! :MKlove2:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: ShoujoHino on February 28, 2007, 08:37:40 AM
Hoshi. No. Shizuku.


OMG. I think this is my favorite on the album. Please, let her sing this live someday. Maybe after she learns to put more depth and power in her voice.....another year or so when puberty sets in a little more. This would be BEAUTIFUL.


edit: SEE?! I love this album so much I changed my nekkid Tsunku sig. (Well, also he's married and I'm engaged, so...)
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: yumestarlet on February 28, 2007, 09:03:13 AM
Thank you for the upload! <33

Love Dayo Darling has been on repeat ever since I listened to the song! IT'S SO MUCH FUN! XD

I'm also a fan of Spaghetti and EVERYDAY PRECIOUS DAY, but not so much a fan of Hoshi no Shizuku-- too much straining on her voice, I just didn't like the sound of it.

But ohdearlord, Love Dayo Darling was fantastic. That thing's going to be in my head for ages!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: tiny on February 28, 2007, 09:39:28 AM
Mitsuboshi debuts at no. 5 in the daily album chart.

Edit: correction, it was no. 6. The chart posted at 2ch was wrong.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on February 28, 2007, 09:57:31 AM
Pretty good.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: lil_hamz on February 28, 2007, 11:11:22 AM
I have not heard any of the new songs. I'm just waiting for my CD to arrive for the 1st listen. ARGHS but its still in transit :ONfrustrated: I hope it reaches soon.
From all your comments so far it seems pretty good. I'm glad I got the LE but the pics in the normal edition look nice too :baa60776:

(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7518/kirari03ko9.th.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari03ko9.jpg)
So pretty here :panda_love:

(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2844/kirari04xu0.th.jpg) (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirari04xu0.jpg)
And cute as a button in this :MKlove2:

Now I'm tempted to get the normal edition as well :evil:
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Yasu on February 28, 2007, 11:41:13 AM
Koharu will definitely be the only reason for me to still like MM after Yossi's grad. This girl is amazing <3
 
Surprisingly, I dislike slow songs, but both Hoshi no Shizuku and I Miss You are my favorites. Two thumbs up! The rest is also nice~ <3
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: tiny on February 28, 2007, 12:18:28 PM
Correction: the chart posted on 2ch was not entirely correct. Mitsuboshi debuted at no. 6, not at no. 5 as I posted earlier.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: bot on February 28, 2007, 12:19:10 PM
I think ranking sixth is really good.... especially with A Best 2 around. (btw in the oricon ad for A Best 2, the dude who usually says "Avex" says "A Best" and it sounds really similar --> Avex is Ayu?) don't most people try to avoid Hamasaki releases? No fear for Kuskus! also does anyone know who Natomeya are?!

can't see why this album won't be another release of super stamina ala balalaika

surprised to see that the booklet looks more natural and mature than hyper hyper anime. nice! I like this pic on the left

Quote from: DroolBoy;318908
My "upload" of the photos..

 (http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3691/pink535xl0.th.jpg) (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pink535xl0.jpg)

makes me think of her "anata to miteta wa nagareboshi" line from egao yes Noodle
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: tamatron on February 28, 2007, 01:47:56 PM
omg bot! What's up? Long time no see!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: yokoso on February 28, 2007, 03:20:55 PM
I have to agree that the only problem with the album is lack of variety.. at least though the formula works (FORMULA.. KK??? :ONcool1: )

BUT.. I really like the album as a whole!  I have to say I love all the new tracks but "I miss you" is my favourite for sure. :heart: :heart:

Btw.. the scan of her with the jeans and sweater is my favourite.  She looks GREAT there.  Man am I glad I ordered this!  (My copy was finally shipped out today.. I should have it Friday, yay).
Title: OT post!
Post by: bot on February 28, 2007, 05:37:11 PM
Quote from: tama-chan;319246
omg bot! What's up?
helloooo tama-chan!!!
my interest waned a little after ishikawa grad and kago suspension. but guess i'm back (for a while at least).... not sure why. think it has to do with berryz koubou and a new generation (although I'm very much on the fence about mitsui)
Quote
Long time no see!
lol reminds me of rika's english lesson. Rong taimu no shee!! :pen_whirl: (love the emoticons!)
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: mr.niigaki on February 28, 2007, 11:59:00 PM
After hearing this album, I know I'll have to purchase this when I get more funds, or I'll break down and add it to my order with the MM album. I wasn't sure if I wanted to get this, but I so am now. :heart: I love all the new songs, and the pictures from the booklets are so pretty!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Charoite on March 01, 2007, 12:41:18 AM
Quote from: [B]Yesasia[/B]
Regarding your email dated February 28, according to the information from the supplier, there is not any bonus booklet included in the item "Mitsuboshi (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)".


Is Yesasia stupid or what??????????
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: tiny on March 01, 2007, 06:31:18 AM
YesAsia is partly correct. Only the first press of the regular edition has a 16 page photo booklet included, according to the official discography page (http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/zetima/102/a_01/index.html).
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Charoite on March 01, 2007, 08:16:39 AM
Quote from: tiny;319777
YesAsia is partly correct. Only the first press of the regular edition has a 16 page photo booklet included, according to the official discography page (http://www.up-front-works.jp/discography/zetima/102/a_01/index.html).


I know that. That's why I asked them if first press is available before I make an order.
Title: OT also. Sorry, guys. :P
Post by: tamatron on March 01, 2007, 09:12:21 AM
Quote from: bot;319343
helloooo tama-chan!!!
my interest waned a little after ishikawa grad and kago suspension. but guess i'm back (for a while at least).... not sure why. think it has to do with berryz koubou and a new generation (although I'm very much on the fence about mitsui)

Haha, same here. But More Rika than Aibon. I'm more of a Momoko fan than a Rika fan now, too. :P

Glad to see you back! :)


Umm...Spaghetti, eh? How's that! ...
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: DroolBoy on March 01, 2007, 11:09:48 AM
Quote
I miss you

Hajimete hanashita no wa
Anata ni chiisana arigatou de
Mitsumeau futari no chigau wa
Eien ni tsuzuku to omouteta

Mou ichido dake
Aedanara[?] nani wo hanasou
Tenohira kara hohoemi ga koborete yuku no

I WISH YOU kotoba ni dekinai kurai no kokoro no oku hibiite iru wa
LAST DAY oh LAST DREAM tomaranai kogou ni
Asa ga kureba mata ugoki deshita machi

Kaerimichi wa itsudemo
Mienaku narumade te wo futeta ne
Yubai ni tokete yuku youna
Suwaka[?] ga natsukashii ano koro

Tsunaida te no nukumori ga
Oboeteita no watashi ma setsunaku te
Mune ga kurushii yo

I WISH YOU yasashiku massugu na hitomi ni
Watashi wa mada utsuu de iru no
LAST DAY oh LAST DREAM tooku ni hanareteru
Anata ni kono koe kikoemasu ka

Kagayaku hoshitachi kirei ne
Negai wo komete[?] yozora wo terasu

I MISS YOU kotoba ni dekinai kurai no kokoro no oku hibiite iru wa
LAST DAY oh LAST DREAM tomaranai kodou ni
Asa ga hajimari wo tsuge ni[?]

I MISS YOU yasashiku massugu na hitomi ni
Watashi wa mada utsuu de iru no
LAST DAY oh LAST DREAM tooku ni hanareteru
Anata ni kono koe todoke yuukukara[?]


I tried typing out the lyrics to I miss you..
And I think I failed for some portions since she sings so goddamn weirdly.
Can someone correct my mistakes? :O
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: riOtkittin on March 01, 2007, 02:36:19 PM
I actually think the album is really boring. I only listened to it once. But nothing stuck. Every song sounds the same. The singles are the only ones I liked. The pictures are REALLY nice though.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: Nyago on March 01, 2007, 07:24:28 PM
@ Droolboy: Your wish is my command. I boldest most of the corrections (mostly spelling), except some word separations and the things you wouldn't know unless you looked at the original lyrics.

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Hajimete hanashita no wa
Anata ni chiisana "arigatou" de
Mitsume au futari no chigau wa
Eien ni tsuzuku to omotteta

Mou ichido dake
Aeta nara nani wo hanasou
Te no hira kara hohoemi ga koborete yuku no

I miss you kotoba ni dekinai kurai no kokoro no oku hibiteiru wa
Last day Oh Last dream tomaranai kodou ni
Asa ga kureba mata ugoki deshita machi

Kaerimichi wa itsudemo
Mienaku narumade te wo futteta ne
Yubae ni tokete yuku you na
Sugata ga natsukashii ano koro

Tsunaida te no nukumori ga
Oboeteita no watashi ima setsunakute
Mune ga kurushii yo

I miss you yasashiku massugu na hitomi ni
Watashi wa mada utsutteiru no?
Last day Oh Last dream tooku ni hanareteru
Anata ni kono koe kikoemasu ka?

Kagayaku hoshitachi kirei ne
Negai wo komete yozora wo terasu

I miss you kotoba ni dekinai kurai no kokoro no oku hibiteiru wa
Last day Oh Last dream tomaranai kodou ni
Asa ga hajimari wo tsugeru

I miss you yasashiku massugu na hitomi ni
Watashi wa mada utsutteiru no?
Last day Oh Last dream tooku ni hanareteru
Anata ni kono koe todoke yuku kara


I also have the lyrics to Hoshi no Shizuku and Spaghetti up on my blog. I didn't know whether or not to post them here because I didn't wanna spam the thread with a ton a of song lyrics.  ( ^_^; )
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: kingthaking81 on March 01, 2007, 10:38:21 PM
i actually think it's a solid album. The thing that makes it 'boring' is probably Koharu's vocals. Her voice isn't the typical soloist stuff. So throughout the album she sounds kinda raw and strained. Despite that she did a great job!
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: reyfer on March 01, 2007, 10:43:36 PM
Quote from: kingthaking81;320313
i actually think it's a solid album. The thing that makes it 'boring' is probably Koharu's vocals. Her voice isn't the typical soloist stuff. So throughout the album she sounds kinda raw and strained. Despite that she did a great job!


Of course, she's no soloist, she's playing an anime character!!! But she does a decent job.
Title: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu 1st Album
Post by: fullyinsane on March 09, 2007, 02:21:13 PM
cute girl always sounds good to me...haha
Title: Re: [02/28] 「 ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi (みつぼし) 」 Tsukushima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu
Post by: tiny on April 05, 2007, 11:03:02 AM
Oricon weekly results (rank, sales):
 16    13,345
 61     3,387
102     1,845
120     1,753
121     1,642

As you can see the sales dropped after the first two weeks. Then it stays at about the same level, only losing about 100 every week. If this continues Mitsuboshi can stay in the album top 300 for quite some time. It will be interesting to see if this album can indeed withstand the general trend of diminishing CD sales.