Author Topic: The Tokyo Idol Festival 2015 Thread (Read 59431 times)

Rezar · « **Reply #60 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:07:00 PM »

Quote from: wattstax on May 15, 2015, 01:45:05 PM

You should risk it. It is fun, mostly.
Regarding PiiiiiiiN: They released 4 singles so far, but none of them for official sale it seems. At least I never saw them in Online Stores or in CD Shops. In the meantime you should check the official Twitter. They posted all songs they performed in their Two Man on March 29th. If you go to TIF you could buy them there directly. Or, as you seem to be german, I buy them for you and send it via postal service. That way I can acquire more event tickets
You seem to have great taste btw

Actually I'm Danish, my name is just some random thing I picked up from an old Danish comedy show (it was the name of a viagra type thing), not sure why I picked that name, in hindsight it seems really stupid

About PiiiiiiiN I saw the videos the uploaded a couple of days ago, I assume those are the ones you refer to. On Amazon.co.jp you can buy two of their songs as mp3's.

I assume you can buy tickets for TIF at the entrance or do you need to get one in advance (I didn't bother with the free ones since I wasn't planning to go)

wattstax · « **Reply #61 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:13:03 PM »

That explains a lot. You shouldn't translate your nick name to an idol. Could backfire ;P Denmark is close. (Give me a reason to buy more of their merchandise

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Check it out again. They posted additional clips as well as a new song.
Yes, there are ticket counters around the area. But if you are unlucky they are sold out, especially on days when the big names perform. But never mind. There will be again more than enough free stages if that happens.

Rezar · « **Reply #62 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:20:16 PM »

Quote from: wattstax on May 15, 2015, 02:13:03 PM

That explains a lot. You shouldn't translate your nick name to an idol. Could backfire ;P Denmark is close. (Give me a reason to buy more of their merchandise )

It's not really my nickname, I have no idea why I even picked it... I think back when I registered I never thought I would actually be posting here. Btw. I'm Marty on twitter.

And I would be interested in merchandise but are you really going to Japan again before TIF?

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Check it out again. They posted additional clips as well as a new song.

I'll check it out.

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Yes, there are ticket counters around the area. But if you are unlucky they are sold out, especially on days when the big names perform. But never mind. There will be again more than enough free stages if that happens.

Well I'd like to see some specific groups so I think I need a 2-day pass.

wattstax · « **Reply #63 on:** May 15, 2015, 03:43:38 PM »

Ah, now I know who you are. WAs already wondering as your Twitter says nothing about you.
Why you assume I going to Japan before TIF? Nevertheless it is not the case. My next trip starts the weekend before TIF. So if you go there anyway, buy it yourself

Don't know how it actually works, but two day passes should be in less demand. But not sure.

Rezar · « **Reply #64 on:** May 15, 2015, 04:16:06 PM »

Quote from: wattstax on May 15, 2015, 03:43:38 PM

Why you assume I going to Japan before TIF? Nevertheless it is not the case. My next trip starts the weekend before TIF. So if you go there anyway, buy it yourself

I didn't assume, I was asking since as you say otherwise I could just buy it myself

mixedmedia · « **Reply #65 on:** May 15, 2015, 05:57:07 PM »

So PiiiiiiiN has 7 "i"s in it?
It's like Yuffie's new single has 7 "he"s in it. "Fuhehehehehehehe Daisakusen".
Or how some Japanese people try to convince me that it's proper to write THE Possible as THE Possibooooo with 5 "o"s. Possible is an English word. GTFO here with your half-assed Romanization! Ain't nobody gonna find the group using that method!

Japan is big on those "kaijo gentei" (event limited) CDs since the sales mean handshakes and chekis. Was lucky to get Maison book girl's "kaijo gentai" CDs before they sold out. Still annoyed that I forgot to order Matsumura Kaori's single when they restocked it. It goes for over 5,000 yen on Amazon now.

Akishibu project didn't release any CDs until last month but at least their YouTube channel has a lot of clips.

Excited about Bandjanaimon! They're kinda Dempagumi-like. The name makes sense since Masako is the only one who actually seems to be able to play an instrument (drums). Looks like Ganbare Victory is the only girls' band so far. Since Cyntia went all pop, I wonder if they'll be back? Setting up for a band is kind of time consuming so they might be stuck at Smile Garden so probably no big names. At the most, maybe LovendoR?

wattstax · « **Reply #66 on:** May 15, 2015, 06:17:49 PM »

Yes, seven i's. Me and qwiksXnd always complain about it. Have no idea of the spelling's intention, if any was even involved.

I always wondered about the right name of The Possible. So it really is like that, the English wording...

I would like to see Band Maid, when it concerns instrument playing idols. But last TIF I missed out on Lovendor too, as schedules chlashed. Maybe PASSPO does a band session though.

vlinorman · « **Reply #67 on:** May 15, 2015, 08:54:19 PM »

Quote from: qwiksXnd on May 15, 2015, 10:22:21 AM

Sakura Gakuin
Tsuribit
Yamaguchi Kassei Gakuen

okay I'll look into my schedule..

tsutomo · « **Reply #68 on:** May 16, 2015, 03:57:31 AM »

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Or how some Japanese people try to convince me that it's proper to write THE Possible as THE Possibooooo with 5 "o"s. Possible is an English word. GTFO here with your half-assed Romanization! Ain't nobody gonna find the group using that method!

it bothers me too. I always write The Possible, Team Shachihoko, etc... fuck those stylized romanizations, there are not "cool" or whatever the intention was, I find them all lame. just plain lame.

if they are gonna invite band groups, Le Lien is a low profile that was there last year and imo is very good. but should just aim higher and bring some Silent Siren or Scandal. make this shit be BIG this year.

qwiksXnd · « **Reply #69 on:** May 16, 2015, 04:12:23 AM »

Quote from: wattstax on May 15, 2015, 06:17:49 PM

Yes, seven i's. Me and qwiksXnd always complain about it. Have no idea of the spelling's intention, if any was even involved.

Each "i" represents a member. So even though it's annoying writing 7 i's each time, at least there aren't 48 members.

And for TIF 2012 and 2013, stage/map details were revealed two weeks ahead of the event. I don't remember when it went up last year, but I think it went up much earlier, like a month ahead.

wattstax · « **Reply #70 on:** May 19, 2015, 08:10:55 PM »

Ticket sales have started!

Rezar · « **Reply #71 on:** May 19, 2015, 09:22:08 PM »

Seems like will be a few hours yet before they go on sale, I'll grab one tomorrow.

Got it

JFC · « **Reply #72 on:** May 20, 2015, 03:38:57 AM »

TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Tokyo Idol Festival 2015 Adds Sakura Gakuin, Yumemiru Adolescence, Tokyo Performance Doll, and More!
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tif-2015-sakura-gakuin-yumeado-tpd-etc-20150545386.html

TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Ticket Sales of Tokyo Idol Festival 2015 for Oversea Residents Start!
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/tif-ticket-foreign-country-20150545861.html

tsutomo · « **Reply #73 on:** May 22, 2015, 10:43:00 AM »

new update, up to 82 groups now. added:

You Kikkawa
Cupitron
Mai Kotone
3min
Nananon
Vienolossi
Bitter & Sweet
Bish
Luce Twinkle Wink
Watchmina

okay. some familiar names, that's nice. but... beware the 'trash wotas', kids!

wattstax · « **Reply #74 on:** May 22, 2015, 01:29:23 PM »

Nice. 3min

The rest I don't care or don't know.
I am hoping for Stella Beats, now that they added Lovely Doll and Luce.

JFC · « **Reply #75 on:** May 23, 2015, 04:07:44 AM »

TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Seventh Announcement for Tokyo Idol Festival 2015! You Kikkawa, Luce Twinkle Wink☆, BiSH, and More!
- http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/7th-tif-2015-20150546221.html

mixedmedia · « **Reply #76 on:** May 23, 2015, 04:46:13 PM »

I might go and try check out BiSH's release events and see how they are at Shinjuku on the 27th of Shibuya on the 28th. I doubt they'll be too crazy as I would hope the fans would know not to destroy a Tower Records. Kinda seems pointless as they already released all the songs on Soundcloud anyway though.

I wonder if GALETTe will get new members by then or keep using Akari from Party Rockets.

With the current state of palet, I was surprised that they got invited.

At least with Babyraids JAPAN, there's another chance Matsui Rena will be spotted sneaking around to go watch them?

Rezar · « **Reply #77 on:** May 23, 2015, 04:52:42 PM »

Quote from: mixedmedia on May 23, 2015, 04:46:13 PM

At least with Babyraids JAPAN, there's another chance Matsui Rena will be spotted sneaking around to go watch them?

She's a fan?

I love when idols are fans of other idols, I started to follow Ayaka from Lyrical School since she's always raving about other idols and it's so cute to see

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I got my passport, ticket, plane ticket and hotel reservation, I hope I don't die from the heat I should probably get an insurance just in case

tsutomo · « **Reply #78 on:** May 23, 2015, 07:32:30 PM »

they should have appointed the release event in the Cutup Studio, not on the 1F. then people would go crazy since down there jumping and everything is allowed.

Rena is definitely going since SKE48 will perform in TIF this year again

(one can always dream...)

there's lots of idols who like other idol/groups. but few are so hardcore as Ayaka. rofl

wattstax · « **Reply #79 on:** May 23, 2015, 07:42:46 PM »

Akari is still in Galette? Another event I have to put on my list then. Although I don't like the group...
What is the situation with Palet? I only saw that they are only six members now.

@immergeil
Ah, don't worry. If it is too hot you can escape to DiverCity or in one of the indoor stages, which are air-conditioned. The other times you just have to get yourself enough supply of drinks and don't stay to long in Greeting Square, like me