My 1000th post was dedicated to AKB48, so I think it only makes sense that I drop my 2000th for the second 48 group to roll around and capture my heart in a way I never thought would happen: the one and only SKE48.
When SKE rolled out I didn't know what to think. Honestly, I paid little to no attention at first. As Jurina, Rena, Masana(yeah, MASANA, props to anyone who remembers she was part of the very first push
) and others randomly appeared on AKBINGO, I began to see these girls for the coolness that they were and took notice. Then Aozora Kataomoi came out and that's when SKE fandom really started for me.
These girls are awesome. Even now with all these groups running around SKE48 is still truly unique. I originally leaned towards Rena as an SKE favorite, and even though she isn't my favorite now it's not because I ever loved her any less, it's just that Takayanagi Akane came out of nowhere and stole the show for me.
It wasn't always that way. Hell, when I first saw KII's 1st stage I leaned more towards Kato Tomoko than anyone else, but Churi developed over time into a truly amazing idol and person.
This story gives some insight on why it happened, and it makes total sense now. Way to go, Churi! I'm glad I took notice to your efforts.
And then of course, there is that crazy crazy girl named Hata Sawako. Some in this fandom (not here thankfully, JPH!P is better than that bullshit
) say terrible, mean, downright hateful things about her and others for no good reason. I know I shouldn't care and it's all opinions, but it really drives me up the wall because she's trying so hard. I don't know how anyone can't see that. Yeah she gets embarrassed and is shy, but doesn't that make her all the more endearing? I guess all I can do is speak for myself here, and I love her so, so much. For her to constantly keep putting herself out there and trying so hard knowing that she's probably going to embarrass her shy self in some way is one of the most charming things I've ever seen as an idol fan. She has a goal, and even if she is cripplingly humble, she's fighting hard for it. If that ain't worth supporting, I don't know what is. Seeing her now versus how she started (for me, remember foreign fan etc.
) on Ana Ana Shoukai as a kenkyuusei... Man, what a rapid, awesome rise in charisma, talent, and personality she has had the past few years. I'd go one step further and say it was always there and she finally shared it with the rest of us. Go Shawako!
They've also had some of the best stage albums ever. S2 and S3 are great, and KII's long awaited original stage is also pretty fun. The singles are pretty enjoyable, too. The past several have been very similar, but I guess if they're good that's not too bad a thing.
SKE's music has always had a high dosage of fun to it, and I think that's why I love their stuff so much.
And uh... yeah. 2000th post gets at last. Hopefully the road to 3000 won't be as long.
In closing, I just want to give a big general thanks to JPH!P. You guys have been a huge help to me in so many ways. I know I've had a rocky past and have stupidly let my dirty laundry out on more than one occasion, but the way you guys applauded my good behavior and didn't entertain my bad parts helped me to identify my real problems and, for the first time EVER, actually fix them. I have a way to go still, but I feel like I can finally function and be a truly positive person from day to day. I know it sounds like nothing major, but for me it really is huge. I know I still lose focus and perspective, and I still get a bit negative at times, but in reality, shit's good. Thanks for being a part of the solution and for being patient with me. It really has made a difference in my life.
And for reading all this, I present you with sexyness.
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