I have a bit of knowledge in terms of Broadcasting and TV Producing (perks of taking up Mass Communications).
Like I stated a couple of months ago, any program relies on the Production crew, including its writers and researchers. For me, both OG and NG have good segments. I just need to give you guys some key points regarding it.
1. Consistency and Uniqueness: OG have these two elements on hand ever since Onegai. Their segments are consistent and able to connect it from one episode to the next. 'Scat Telephone can be an example and so is 'Scat News, where you gad different set of girls every week but some of them are connected. When it comes to uniqueness, I say that is their advantage. Kawaii Koshien might be an example since IDK if some idol groups did this. The production team also saw the uniqueness of the characters that is hiding inside every Muscat. Because of that fact alone, they are consistent in terms of allowing the girls to portray who they are. Take Sola for instance. Since she is the first leader, her character needs to be strict, yankee-like, dominant, yet spontaneous. Those features remain in Sola, hence she is known that way.
2. Impact: Going back to the Uniqueness aspect, the producers also use it to create impact for us, the audience...to make a lasting impression regarding that Muscat. From Yuma's "cry-baby" attitude to Ena K.'s "ghostly" appearance to An's shyness. This is so,mewhat the NG was lacking for, but they quite solved it slowly when MNF came. Impact may also be manifested depending on the episode or segment. Kaho's consistent quirkiness in O-oku, Risa's fiestiness in several Argument Queen. These is why we have that lasting impression of them throughout the years even they are graduated.
These elemets alone might help the NG in order to have an effecting MNF. I won't apply the block-timing scheme since it didn't affect the programming's content and delivery.
As for the hosting, like I said before, the twins are good in the sidelines and in BS. They add a bit of color in the programming for me ever since they first arrived during Onedari SP (the crying segment where they guested in). The twins are like OgiYahagi not in the sense that both of them are manzai combis, but they have different ways to tackle hosting the show in different facets. We also saw Okubo's good side in terms of being an MC in live performances in the OG.
Song-wise, for me, NG and OG have different styles. OG's style is different from NG's and vice versa, which is good. They didn't go away with the old school Muscat, hence they "adapt" and "repackage" it for the new fans who do not know the OG, or the existence of the OG. For me, it doesn't matter if the techno, loud and active "Tokyo Sexy Night" not the same as the peppy and jolly "BMHS." For me, both of them have the same magnitude, the same attitude, the same feel, but with different packaging.
We couldn't bring back Sola, or Yuma, or any OG member, but their lessons, dreams, and aspirations are in the NG now. It all depends on the producing team to unleash it. They have a chance in the form of MNF.
As for me who is a fan of the girls for quite a long time, I am not looking at the generations and their programming in the same specter. But rather looking at it as your "not-your-typical" Idol group and programming who has different styles.
I admit...I missed the old programming, and I am adapting to the new gen, and I regret of not knowing the Muscats ever since, but trust me, adaptation is quite handy in these days when you are confused.
Give the NG some time to know each other (well, they are now closely knit like OG) and the production team to imagine and research some stuff, call Kaho Kasumi, and ask her to be their head writer (or that is my wishful thinking
), but yeah, give them time. After all, the OG gave their blessings to them years back. All they need as support from us.
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