Ok so it's a hated fact, one that I sometimes deny, that Morning Musume's popularity in Japan is declining, but I thought that they still have a steady fan base and with them breaking out in Asia (Taiwan, Korea, China), they ought to be able to hold their ground in the media.
Also, isn't both Berryz kobo and C-ute are gaining popularity?
so shouldn't they each deserve their own show? I mean, THEY SHOULD!
Morning Musume, alone, have 9 members currently. Both BK and C-ute have 7 each.
9+7+7=23. 23 people can't possibly be fit into a "7 min/3 times a week, 25 min total" show. They're no room for all of them to shine.
I really hope this is just temporarily until they can get a better, longer show. Each of them. And maybe it is.... I dunno, but BK, C-ute, Manoeri and a couple of MM members are new to being in the spotlight, and maybe UFA is just thinking that this will help the Experienced members teach a thing or two to the rookies and help develop a tv personality and hope in time, they'll can hold their own. It's like a support system. i dunno, but maybe...
whatever the case, I hope H!P bigger and better things in the near future.