[10/02] Berryz Koubou 33rd single [Motto Zutto Isshoni Itakatta]

[Aioros]

[oaxiac]

[Rina the Robot]

I haven't really seen any posts about the single's sales (by far my favorite part of the release excitement  )

First week total: 36,950 units sold. Their highest selling first week, they broke the previous record held by Golden Chinatown.

[J-Triumf]

Congrats, Berryz! Sometimes I wonder if they can keep up relevancy with C-ute now overshadowing them by a long shot, so it's good to see them still having a bit of their own increased success.

It kinda bothers me that the "male" roles got automatically assigned to the taller members (weird complaint, I know, don't mind me )

So...about a month ago I had planned to elaborate further on this point with another post, but that was the same day my backpack got stolen, which kinda ruined my plans. On the plus side, however, I decided that instead of a short forum post on the matter I should churn out a long essay further exploring heightism and gender identity as inspired by this music video!
http://crazyhpblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/12/rocky-logic-heightism-gender-expectations-and-other-crap/

Yes, shameless plug again...but I figured maybe it could be a jumping point for some interesting discussion as it relates to Berryz, H!P, and other idols.

[CrypticShadow8]

Congrats, Berryz! Sometimes I wonder if they can keep up relevancy with C-ute now overshadowing them by a long shot, so it's good to see them still having a bit of their own increased success.

This makes me sad cause it's true and it's like well who knows what they'd be capable of if someone actually put some effort in this group. I'm glad that they're at least doing pretty well with what they've got.