Author Topic: [2012.12.26] Kasai Tomomi - 1st Single "Masaka" (Read 27600 times)

lusobr · « **Reply #40 on:** December 10, 2012, 02:01:43 PM »

Even though I agree the CD cover doesn't match the song I don't think it will make people take her less seriously as a solo singer.

stv_wong · « **Reply #41 on:** December 10, 2012, 04:15:26 PM »

Thank God the mv isn't like the cover.

I was afraid that they might make the mv as a sexy parade. But... just like what you all had said... WHY THE HELL THE COVERS'RE LIKE THAT?!?!!?

Masa · « **Reply #42 on:** December 10, 2012, 06:06:53 PM »

Bigger:

almond · « **Reply #43 on:** December 11, 2012, 01:13:03 PM »

Quote from: stv_wong on December 10, 2012, 04:15:26 PM

I was afraid that they might make the mv as a sexy parade. But... just like what you all had said... WHY THE HELL THE COVERS'RE LIKE THAT?!?!!?

Are the covers a tribute to the C-sides? The Type-A cover looks Dakishimetara-like, Type-B I could see being Candy-esque...

jafeijai · « **Reply #44 on:** December 12, 2012, 01:38:06 AM »

^ I'm more leaning towards them being offshots of her upcoming PB..

winner · « **Reply #45 on:** December 12, 2012, 02:30:18 AM »

Full PV

http://www.yinyuetai.com/video/563197

stv_wong · « **Reply #46 on:** December 12, 2012, 03:14:38 AM »

Quote from: jafeijai on December 12, 2012, 01:38:06 AM

^ I'm more leaning towards them being offshots of her upcoming PB..

I think so too

She looks gorgeous, but for a single cover

Quote from: winner on December 12, 2012, 02:30:18 AM

Full PV

http://www.yinyuetai.com/video/563197

I feel like switching my Kami-Oshi and Ni-Oshi position now.

Must... resist... temptation...

WindCaliber · « **Reply #47 on:** December 12, 2012, 04:37:12 AM »

Quote from: stv_wong on December 12, 2012, 03:14:38 AM

I feel like switching my Kami-Oshi and Ni-Oshi position now.
Must... resist... temptation...

Do it, you know you want to!

Masaka
- Perfect song for Chiyuu, and she looks super great

Unfortunately, I did not really like the PV. I know it's slower song and is romantic, but I feel they took it too slow with her movements
and the pacing of the PV(the pv was slower than the song imo). The PV doesn't really make sense to me either, I'm getting the impression that
the place they are playing basketball at is the garage right outside of her house(it looks too much like a suburban house to be a cafe). I also find
it strange that there are black and white people(no racial); is it a trend to include people other than Japanese people

? Also, I thought they did
a good job by not showing the guy's face, but they weren't consistent with it, and they did show it later on. I feel that it would have been better if
they either clearly showed a person, or just keep the person obscured—there's no middleground. All in all, I'm slightly disappointed with the PV,
but it wasn't bad by any means, just not what I expected, I was hoping for a slightly faster paced video.
Anyway, I hope it sells!

SomethingWild · « **Reply #48 on:** December 12, 2012, 10:49:51 AM »

So many conflicting emotions related to this release

The song
- Having listened to the full version a couple of times now I quite like it. Yes, it's highly similar to something Acchan/T-Swiss etc would do but that's fine. It means a wider audience is likely to enjoy her song (and maybe even buy it or start following her). It's a safe song.

The PV
- I'm glad the glasses came off quite early in the PV. I dig glasses, but not these.
- I think this PV managed to capture her charm quite nicely. The outfits and expressions are all cute/pretty/ero-girly... It's good.
- The sexiest bit related to this release is in this PV from 2:16 - 2:28. That is the kind of sexy Kasai I like.
- The storyline is very simple and pretty stupid tbh. That "12" dude is the one who hit on the other girl and ignored her when she dropped something, right? So why does he get to be the good guy in the end? Or am I missing something? He seems like a douche.
- Someone tell Kasai to use less make-up/lip gloss.

The covers
- Yeah, totally hate them on pretty much any level.
- Especially that 'open shirt' cover does nothing for me. It tries too hard and it doesn't make sense. It's not the style of sexy I want coming from Kasai.

In sum
- Very happy she has a solo debut. It's something only a very small minority of the girls get to do and it's something I never expected would happen. Especially considering how they (HoriPro) overlooked her when it comes to solo releases.
- The song is good. It's safe, but good.
- The PV is fine. Bit simple with some weird moment, but in the end Kasai looks good and I feel it captures her charm nicely.
- The covers are making me not want to buy this. :/

YKT · « **Reply #49 on:** December 12, 2012, 01:15:22 PM »

jafeijai · « **Reply #50 on:** December 12, 2012, 01:40:03 PM »

Quote from: SomethingWild on December 12, 2012, 10:49:51 AM

- Someone tell Kasai to use less make-up/lip gloss.

This. so much.

The PV itself is cute and simple. I found myself comparing it to Taylor Swift's You Belong with Me; it has a similar style and feel with their story-telling.

bunny_rabbit · « **Reply #51 on:** December 12, 2012, 01:53:31 PM »

catchy song...I like it

stv_wong · « **Reply #52 on:** December 12, 2012, 03:15:52 PM »

Quote from: jafeijai on December 12, 2012, 01:40:03 PM

Quote from: SomethingWild on December 12, 2012, 10:49:51 AM
- Someone tell Kasai to use less make-up/lip gloss.
This. so much.

Agree... Come on, she doesn't need all that stuffs in her face. She's already good without... that amount of make up. Hell, she even looks good suppin.