Author Topic: The Tokyo Idol Festival 2015 Thread (Read 59511 times)

mixedmedia · « **Reply #100 on:** June 05, 2015, 05:15:09 PM »

MUSUBIZM is like Dempa for Harajuku fashion peeps (since they're AsobiSystem)

Rezar · « **Reply #101 on:** June 06, 2015, 11:14:15 AM »

Sorry for being a little off topic but I assume this is some televised event, my question is; is this something you can attend and is it in Tokyo?

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/idol/event/

wattstax · « **Reply #102 on:** June 06, 2015, 07:37:58 PM »

I can confirm it being in Tokyo. And yes, you should be able to get tickets for it the usual way. Too bad they haven't put details online so far, but you should check the site once in a while (or the groups blogs).

tsutomo · « **Reply #103 on:** June 06, 2015, 11:00:16 PM »

despite Nyansan's presence at Idol Otakarakuji, I've not decided yet if I'll go there or in the Wonfes fair...

wattstax · « **Reply #104 on:** June 08, 2015, 05:39:00 PM »

HKT was announced for TIF.

Also Fuji TV will again hold another festival at the same time in the same area. In 2014 it was Mezamashi Live, now it is the Odaiba Dream Continent (http://www.fujitv.co.jp/yumetairiku/index.html). The HOT STAGE will be again used by both festivals as a venue. TIF making the same mistakes again.
The My Navi Stage will now be relocated on 1st Floor in the Fuji TV Building during TIF. It seems the Odaiba Dream Continent Area will also be accessible by 2-Day-wristband holders.

What I find interesting: They already released a map of the area. I wonder if the place named MAGIC BEACH will be for the bikini lives. QwiksXnd must have intervened.

JFC · « **Reply #105 on:** June 09, 2015, 05:11:55 AM »

CROSS-POSTING!!

TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - HKT48 at Tokyo Idol Festival for the 3rd Year in a Row! Will it be a Swimsuit Live?
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/hkt48-tif-2015-20150647650.html

tsutomo · « **Reply #106 on:** June 09, 2015, 09:04:17 AM »

SKE48 cancelled their appearance at Sekigahara Idol Wars. thanks God, now I don't have reasons to keep some crazy ideas of going there anymore. my wallet is happy!

wattstax · « **Reply #107 on:** June 12, 2015, 06:57:50 AM »

Niji no Conquistador was announced, in three different entities. Didn't know, they are a second Idol Nation. Please enlighten me, tsutomo. Weren't you a big fan of them?

I am wondering im TIF will have fewer groups in their line-up this year. We are only at 100 and a bit. I can not imagine they pull out 40 names in the time left.

Rezar · « **Reply #108 on:** June 12, 2015, 10:30:34 AM »

Do they perform in swimsuits?

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I spent 4 hours trying to pick another hotel last night after I re-booked my flight... ended up at a place close to Shinangawa Seaside Station so at least it should be easy to get to TIF from there (not anywhere else though).

wattstax · « **Reply #109 on:** June 12, 2015, 11:30:24 AM »

You should ask QwiksXnd. He is the swimsuit expert amongst us.

Well, you are right. Great location for TIF (exit is Tokyo Teleport?) but a bit troublesome for other areas. Seems you can only change at Oimachi.
Btw I plan to visit Odaiba before TIF. There is a nice Yakisoba place

If you want I can show you around the area to make you acquainted with the surroundings and things to take care of.

I just realized they added some more groups. Now up to 114. And as I see it, I will hardly have time for any performance and will camp in Meeting Square instead.

Rezar · « **Reply #110 on:** June 12, 2015, 12:15:23 PM »

Quote from: wattstax on June 12, 2015, 11:30:24 AM

Well, you are right. Great location for TIF (exit is Tokyo Teleport?) but a bit troublesome for other areas. Seems you can only change at Oimachi.
Btw I plan to visit Odaiba before TIF. There is a nice Yakisoba place If you want I can show you around the area to make you acquainted with the surroundings and things to take care of.

Actually after having checked my place is also pretty perfect for Ebisu Garden Hall, now I'm really happy with my choice

And yes by all means lets go there, I have no plans for mon-fri at this point, so far I decided on Platinum sonic/Passpo on the the 25'th and Muto Ayami on the 26'th, I might go for Silent Siren on the 24'th if I can get a ticket at the door.

tsutomo · « **Reply #111 on:** June 12, 2015, 12:45:44 PM »

the groups added this week, bringing the count to 114 were:

Niji no Conquistador and two sub-units (talk about lame gimmicks to increase the number of participants without really adding new groups...)
Otome Brave
Camouflage
SIR
sendai syrup
Rio Hiiragi
POP (former pla2me)
Fruity
mimi meme MIMI
Mirai Skirt
Shooting Star Girls
Le Lien

bolded are the relevant names. they FINALLY corrected a major error from past editions when they didn't invite RioRio, one of the most cult and successful solo idols. still a lot of important names missing though. can't take seriously a festival with no Chu-Z, FEAM, Koto, Shibuya Dominion...

xuinone · « **Reply #112 on:** June 13, 2015, 03:02:40 AM »

My guess is that only a handful of big names are "invited" (or even paid?) to attend, the rest have to pay a fee, sorta like renting a booth at a con or expo...

vlinorman · « **Reply #113 on:** June 13, 2015, 03:18:43 AM »

Have FEAM been on any previous editions?

Jul3 · « **Reply #114 on:** June 13, 2015, 09:06:57 AM »

Quote from: xuinone on June 13, 2015, 03:02:40 AM

My guess is that only a handful of big names are "invited" (or even paid?) to attend, the rest have to pay a fee, sorta like renting a booth at a con or expo...

People have to pay a fee to play at TIF??? Wow, that's completely the opposite from music festivals in the UK...

tsutomo · « **Reply #115 on:** June 13, 2015, 09:07:58 AM »

I wouldn't doubt that, Xuinone. though I think the main obstacle is that TIF producers get along well with some agencies and not with others, so groups of these later agencies get completely ignored although their relevance.

Vlinorman, FEAM attended the festival in 2011 and 2012, but have been missing since then. although they grew and are now a much better group in all aspects, including fanbase size.

tsutomo · « **Reply #116 on:** June 21, 2015, 11:30:24 AM »

the groups added today, bringing the count to 123 were:

Sakura Ebi's
Jumpin'&Suzuca
Splash
Tokimeki Sendenbu
Batten Showjo Tai
Puti Passpo
Festive
Faint Star
Pour Lui Parallel Japan (a new project between former BiS leader Pour Lui, who will still continue with her group Lui Frontic Akabane Japan, and an obscure group called Parallel Japan. never heard about them)

so, being gentle, two new relevant names added. we are probably approaching the last few names to be added unless they really surpass last year's record (138). they usually keep some big names to the end, let's see.

wattstax · « **Reply #117 on:** June 21, 2015, 03:39:09 PM »

I am impressed every time how many idol groups I DON'T know.
Will be interesting to see Puchi Passpo there...

wattstax · « **Reply #118 on:** June 28, 2015, 08:26:33 AM »

I know QwiksXnd will be happy now about the new announcements, but what is your take of the addition of basically complete Idol Nation? I would love to see Super Girls but expect too many difficulties getting a proper place in the audience.

tsutomo · « **Reply #119 on:** June 28, 2015, 09:44:58 AM »

added nine more groups so the count reaches 132 now. only a few more to finish the lineup.

idol street e-street
idol street w-street
gem
super girls
cheeky parade
dear stars
yuiga dokuson
re:girls
world standard

the Avex groups are an important addition. but...
they'll be attending both festivals... which makes the Idol Nation nothing more than a repeat or an unofficial third day of TIF.