Author Topic: The Official Tomochin Thread (Read 1605396 times)

Masa · « **Reply #2960 on:** May 27, 2012, 04:49:14 AM »

Official May 2012 picture set:

Masa · « **Reply #2961 on:** May 27, 2012, 03:50:28 PM »

CLUV Tomo. #3 news report:

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板野友美、単独ライブに4000人　黄色い声援飛び交う

人気アイドルグループ・AKB48の板野友美（20）が27日、東京・新木場のSTUDIO COASTでソロ第3弾シングル「10年後の君へ」（4月発売）の購入者対象ライブイベントを行った。昼夜2回公演には、抽選で選ばれた合計4000人（各2000人）の熱狂的ファンが集結。幅広いファン層を象徴するように女子中高生や家族連れも多く訪れ、黄色い声援も飛び交った。

シングルを発売するたびに開催している『CLUV Tomo. #3』と銘打ったイベントも今回で3回目。「夏みたいに暑いですね、やっぱ私は晴れ女ですから。皆さん一緒に盛り上がりましょう！」と呼びかけた板野は、自らデザインのコンセプトを考えた3種類の衣装を披露し、セルフプロデュース力の高さを見せた。

シングル3曲のほか、真骨頂のダンスナンバー「Wanna be now」「Clone」、クラブチューン「deal feat.NO-FACE」など幅広いジャンルの全10曲を熱演。アンコールの最後には自身が初の作詞に挑戦したバラード曲「lose-lose」を気持ちを込めて歌い上げ、完全燃焼していた。

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/2012156/full/

Man, I wish they would release a DVD of that event. Looks frickin' epic!

Masa · « **Reply #2962 on:** May 27, 2012, 05:15:52 PM »

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Model, Triendl Reina Voted For Her Dear Friend Tomomi Itano

Model and actress, Triendl Reina mentioned on her blog that she voted for her friend and AKB48 member Tomomi Itano at AKB48 27th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo.

Tomochin and Reina has often mentioned each other on their blog. Recently 2 girls made the cover of Fashion Magazine ViVi together. Tomochin last year wrote that she spent last Christmas eve with Reina, and Reina worte "It's a huge relief that I can be with Tomo!" when she was with Tomochin at the photographing session for the magazine. These two girls are at the same age, and are known to be close friends.

Yesterday, Triendl Reina wrote on her blog "I voted at AKB48 Senbatsu Sousenkyo after work today. I voted for Tomo♪" on 25th. She hasn't yet to tell this to Tomochin, as she wrote "Is Tomo reading this? lol"

In the last election, Tomochin ended up 8th, rank down 4 from the 2nd election, though in 2011 she made her solo debut with the single Dear J. She now placed 9th in the early result of the ongoing AKB48 27th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo with a lead of only 300 votes over Sae, who placed 10th.

http://tomkono.blogspot.com/2012/05/model-triendl-reina-voted-for-her-dear.html

Reina is officially my new favorite model

vutt48 · « **Reply #2963 on:** May 28, 2012, 01:06:59 PM »

I just put in my final votes. That's 6 votes altogether for Tomochin.
My part is done. Now I can only wait for final results.

Masa · « **Reply #2964 on:** May 28, 2012, 05:59:45 PM »

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AKB48’s Itano Tomomi holds ‘CLUV Tomo’ in Tokyo

On May 27th, AKB48’s Itano Tomomi (20) held a live event, titled ‘CLUV Tomo’, at STUDIO COAST in Shinkiba, Tokyo.

Since this is the third time she held this solo live event, an enormous LED monitor was setup at the venue and an even bigger stage for her to perform on. Itano wore three different outfits to this event including a gorgeous pink dress to perform in front of 4,000 fans (two performances). She even wore a revealing outfit to this event and performed ten songs in total, including her latest single “10nen go no Kimi e” and its coupling song “Clone”.

During her encore, she performed “lose-lose” – her self-written coupling song from her latest single, “10nen go no Kimi e”. Regarding her experience in writing lyrics, Itano stated, “I want to learn more words and phrases so that I can challenge myself to write more of my songs,” and shared her future goals with the audience.

http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/05/akb48s-itano-tomomi-holds-cluv-tomo-in-tokyo/

More pictures: http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=28232.msg1046416#msg1046416

Quote from: vutt48 on May 28, 2012, 01:06:59 PM

I just put in my final votes. That's 6 votes altogether for Tomochin.
My part is done. Now I can only wait for final results.

GJ!

Masa · « **Reply #2965 on:** May 28, 2012, 06:21:53 PM »

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Cluv Tomo: Tomomi Itano Holds Question Session With Fans

Q & A during the photo and question sessions at Club Tomo, the event commemorating the release of her 3rd single Junengo No Kimie,

Q. What do you think will you be doing 10 years later?
A. 10 years later.... I will be 30 years old then, but I wish I would continue what I'm doing now. I want to hold a solo concert, and get a car license.
I hope I will have become a nice lady then.

Q. I like your personal choice of clothes we can see at Shake-Hands events. What's your favorite brands?
A. I live Aura Aia in Nakameguro. You know, there's a river near the station. Oh it's Meguro river lol The store is near the river, but I can't explain the detail so please check by yourself.

Q. What words from fans make you the happiest at Shake-Hands events??
A. Words? I don't think of particular words, but I feel happy when fans happily express their surprise like "Woww!! It's Tomochin!!" when we meet for the first time. I like smiles or surprised faces of fans.

Tomochin concluded the session by saying "I enjoyed this my first question sessions at solo event so much . I felt relieved that people are softer and kinder than "real" press people lol"
"But 5 minutes for one session is too short.... I wanted to hear more questions from you...
This program was produced by Yasushi Akimoto, so please send your complaint to Yasushi lol"

http://tomkono.blogspot.com/2012/05/cluv-tomo-tomomi-itano-held-question.html

Masa · « **Reply #2966 on:** May 28, 2012, 06:32:50 PM »

https://store.colors-ent.jp/tomomiitano/

Let's buy!

daigong · « **Reply #2967 on:** May 29, 2012, 07:54:37 AM »

I'm sure the tomochin's rabbit is enjoying the moon...light

they best sell some

#CHAINGLOW

Masa · « **Reply #2968 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:48:14 PM »

"まだCM撮影中〜眠くなってきちゃった（笑）"

Masa · « **Reply #2969 on:** May 30, 2012, 04:17:52 PM »

Another interesting 2ch topic: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/05/i-dont-know-why-but-i-find-myself.html

I totally agree with this comment: "Though these songs are not created by Tomochin herself, because she is fortunate enough to sing such amazing songs, I think I'm so lucky that she's been my Oshi."

I'm not a big fan of idol music so I'm happy that Tomochin's style is completely different compared to other AKB48 related acts. Her solo songs actually have mainstream appeal and for example Dear J would definitely be a hit song even if it wasn't an AKB-song. Anyways let's rank our favorite Tomochin solo songs!

My Top 10:
1. Dear J
2. Dark Side
3. Clone
4. 10nen go no Kimi e
5. Stay by my side
6. Ai ni Pierce
7. lose-lose
8. deal
9. Fui ni
10. Come on!

I will never get tired of Dear J, definitely one of my favorite songs ever

Seifuku · « **Reply #2970 on:** May 30, 2012, 11:46:33 PM »

My top 10

1. Dear J

2. Ai ni pierce
3. Fui Ni
4. 10nen go no Kimi e
5. Always I need you
6. Come on!
7. Wanna be now
8. lose-lose
9. Clone
10. Stay by my side

fullshield · « **Reply #2971 on:** May 31, 2012, 10:38:25 AM »

My top 10.

1. Fui ni
2. Ai ni pierce
3. Dear J
4. Clone
5. lose-lose
6. Always I need you
7. 10nen go no kimi e
8. deal
9. Thank you
10. Wanna be now

YKT · « **Reply #2972 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:03:39 PM »

She will be on the cover of next week's YOUNG mag (official release date Monday, June 4, 2012 but expect leaks earlier)

YKT · « **Reply #2973 on:** June 03, 2012, 06:07:56 PM »

^Follow up

Masa · « **Reply #2974 on:** June 04, 2012, 04:26:33 PM »

Tomo posted more Young Magazine preview pix:

http://ameblo.jp/xanadu11/entry-11269240694.html

vutt48 · « **Reply #2975 on:** June 05, 2012, 07:43:07 AM »

vutt48 · « **Reply #2976 on:** June 06, 2012, 03:00:58 PM »

Looks like above average day for Masa

Cultus48 · « **Reply #2977 on:** June 06, 2012, 03:23:13 PM »

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Masa · « **Reply #2978 on:** June 06, 2012, 03:35:50 PM »

Senbatsu election results:

Quote from: z3144228 on June 06, 2012, 02:33:46 PM

<Senbatsu>
1. Oshima Yuko – AKB48 Team K– 108837 Votes
2. Watanabe Mayu – AKB48 Team B– 75574 Votes
3. Kashiwagi Yuki – AKB48 Team B– 71076 Votes
4. Sashihara Rino – AKB48 Team A– 67339 Votes
5. Shinoda Mariko – AKB48 Team A– 67017 Votes
6. Takahashi Minami – AKB48 Team A– 65480 Votes
7. Kojima Haruna – AKB48 Team A– 54483 Votes
8. Itano Tomomi – AKB48 Team K– 50483 Votes
9. Matsui Jurina – SKE48 Team S(AKB48 Team K) – 45747 Votes
10. Matsui Rena – SKE48 Team S– 42030 Votes
11. Miyazawa Sae – AKB48 Team K– 40261 Votes
12. Kasai Tomomi – AKB48 Team B–27005 Votes
13. Kitahara Rie – AKB48 Team B– 26531 Votes
14. Minegishi Minami – AKB48 Team K– 26038 Votes
15. Yokoyama Yui – AKB48 Team K– 25541 Votes
16. Umeda Ayaka – AKB48 Team K– 24522 Votes

Congrats, Tomochin!

Masa · « **Reply #2979 on:** June 06, 2012, 04:06:39 PM »

Huge thanks to all Tomo-fans who voted for her! I was worried about the results before the Election but I'm very satisfied with her ranking. Receiving over 50,000 votes is pretty damn good and Tomo managed to beat a lot of girls who have been pimped like crazy lately. I thought that Rena & Jurina would beat her for sure but fortunately them hardcore Tomo-fans didn't let it happen

Anyways Tomochin is out of Kami7 for the second year in the row and here are some interesting comments about her position in AKB: http://www.akb48wrapup.com/2012/05/its-not-that-we-include-tomochin-in-but.html

"Itano has by far less Ota fans compared to other top members, but still she can keep this position. In this sense I think I can say she is 神. This shows the great number of fans cast their 1 or 2 votes for her."

I'm biased an' all but I definitely agree that AKB's "Kami7" should actually have like 8-9 members. Seriously, If AKB48 has 64 members then adding 1-2 extra members to "Kami7" shouldn't be a big deal at all