Hello! Project 30 Day Challenge: Day 18 - Day 26

Day 18: Favourite Concert?

I think it definitely has to be Morning Musume's Concert Tour 2011 Spring New Genesis Fantasy DX. (๑・ω-)～♥”



I've watched this concert about 3+ times. It's the most our of the other concerts.
I seriously love watching Ai-chan, Gaki-san and Riho's Moonlight Night ~ Tsukiyo no Ban da yo~ performance. And Sayumi's medley which was followed by Sayumi and Eripon's Rainbow Pink.
Oh, and medley at the end of the concert~ (✿ ♥‿♥)
I even extracted the concert's audio so I can listen to them when I don't have time to watch the entire performance. LOL. So, yeah, this concert is definitely my top favourite - for now!

But aside from this, I really love Morning Musume's Concert Tour Fall 2011 Ai Believe and Morning Musume's Concert Tour 2012 Haru ~ Ultra Smart ~. (ﾉ> ◇ <)ﾉ♪

PS: I just realized that I love mostly Morning Musume concerts. XD

Day 19: Who would you like to be for a day?



I would love to be Sayumi but then again, I think I'd rather have the chance to be near her instead. ★

So, it's either Ayumi or Harunan.
I wanna be Ayumi because of her awesome dance skills. I would love to feel the ability to know how to dance well. But then again, I wanna be Harunan cause it seems fun to be her. LOL. I really love her model-look. Well, she was a model - after all. ⊂((・▽・))⊃ Plus, she's really fashionable! ♥

Day 20: The most charismatic idol?



Since the question did not mention anything about the ex-members of Hello! Project, I shall just choose from the current member line up in Hello! Project. And for my choice, I'd say Tanaka Reina.
She's not like the typical cutesy idol that you see in the industry. She is cool and tough.
And plus, I really admire her determination into getting in Morning Musume.
Seriously, her yankii image is just too awesome~ （￣ー￣）

Day 21: The idol you have the most respect for or admire?



My utmost respect goes to the first generation of Morning Musume.
I think, without them, there won't be Berryz Koubou and C-ute. Which led to S/mileage and many more.

Day 22: Your favorite Costume?

There is too many to choose from. So, I'm gonna stay neutral by not answering this question. Ahah.

Day 23: Past H!P member you miss the most?



Ai-chan and Gaki-san, hands down.

Day 24: Idol that is not one of your favorite but that you think is really good?



I think Kumai Yurina is quite good. I think.
I read some people said she's bad at singing and they don't get why she suddenly had so many lines.
Well, that's because she has talent. I think she's quite good at singing.

Day 25: Past group you miss the most?



I'd say the 4-member S/mileage.
Although they haven't disbanded yet but I really prefer S/mileage with just the four of them.
(っ˘̩╭╮˘̩)っ

Day 26: Idol with the best personality?

Well, I think everyone has a really great personality but I guess it comes down to preference.
I would say Ai-chan or Gaki-san but they have already graduated. Hmm.

I guess I'll just go with my Sayumin~ ( ﾟ▽ﾟ)/

Mitsui Aika's Graduation

Ohgawd, it's another member graduation from Morning Musume. This time, it's Mitsui Aika.



Aika will be graduating alongside with Gakisan on the 18th May 2012.
Honestly, I'm really tired of hearing members graduating. It's such a heart break to hear them graduating even if they're not leaving the agency - just yet.
Now, when Gakisan and Aika graduates, Sayumin and Reina will be the last senior members.
I really do worry how they'll handle the new members by themselves. *sighs*
I'm already predicting that Sayumin and Reina's graduation won't be far away.
I think Tsunku will graduate them after the 9th and 10th gen members are ready to walk on their own feet.

Anyways, you can read more about it here, with it's glorious translations and whatnot.

For now, I wish Aika all the best with her recovery. oTL

PS: I know this post is all over the place lol.

Niigaki Risa's Last Photobook, "Ascension"

Osu, people! Recently, I've been busy with catching up with anime(s) and whatnot so, I didn't really pay attention to the Hello! Project updates. So, anyways, that wasn't the point.

The point is that Niigaki Risa's last photobook title has been announced! (☆^O^☆)
It's called "Ascension". The release date of this photobook is on 27th April 2012.



I think the title of the photobook suits Gaki-san very much. （＞ｙ＜）
She looks absolutely gorgeous on the cover too! It's simplicity at it's best.
There's also a small preview of what's inside on FLASH magazine.
I think it's gonna be a really awesome last photobook of Gaki-san! ＼(^▽^＠)ノ

Don't forget, you can get a copy of it on CDJapan (or maybe 2 copies, if you're feeling rich lol)!
I hope you'll support Gaki-san by getting a copy of her photobook~ ♥（ﾉ´∀`）

Morning Musume 『Renai Hunter』 (MV)

On the 21st of March 2012, Morning Musume (モーニング娘。) released the MV for their 49th single called "Renai Hunter" (恋愛ハンター). This will be the last single Gaki-san will ever participate in. (´∩｀。)

Here's the official MV for Renai Hunter.



In my opinion, this song has to be one of the best Morning Musume songs I've ever heard.
In fact, this is the type of Morning Musume songs I prefer, if compared to Pyoko Pyoko Ultra.
This MV, somehow, gives a sense of maturity. I'm surprised that the new members could keep up with the sempai(s).
From the vocals, to the choreography, to the outfit, everything was spot on! (☆^O^☆)
But I gotta admit, I wasn't really fond of the choreography when I watched it for the first time...

Niigaki Risa to Graduate from Hello! Project

Picture from her Official Blog

I just saw the news about Gaki-san graduating from Morning Musume and Hello! Project.
Honestly, I wasn't that shock about it. I've already had a really strong feeling about her graduating this year or the next. After Ai-chan's graduation, I just knew she'll be the next to graduate and I felt like she'll graduate not soon after Ai-chan. However, I was still very unprepared when the news hit me.

So, when I saw the news about it, I felt a slap from reality.
I mean... of course, all idols will graduate around or before their mid-20's. It's like a silent rule of the idol business. But still, I can't help but cry and get depressed about it. It was the same like Ai-chan's graduation news.

Aside from my sappy feelings, how will Morning Musume fare in the idol industry?
Two of their powerhouse vocalists, Ai-chan and Gaki-san, are/will not be there anymore.
Will Reina and Sayumin be able to shoulder those responsibilities? Who will be doing the rap parts?
This time, everyone has to step up their game especially the 10th gen members. They were chosen for their vocals, mainly. The pressure on the newer members, 9th and 10th gen, will be upped.

For the moment, I'm worried about Morning Musume's future.
The newer members are still very young and have a long way of achieving what the older members possessed. Their voices are not polished enough, yet. Aside from vocals, I'm not that worried about their dancing abilities as they have Riho, Ayumi and Haruka.

Back on the topic of Gaki-san's graduation, I hope she'll have another photobook!
And I hope she gets a spectacular graduation concert, just like Ai-chan did.

For now, I hope Morning Musume will be able to hold themselves after Gaki-san's graduation date.
I'm anxious to see what the future holds for them and how they will fare in the idol industry.
I will always miss Gaki-san, just like how her other fans will too. All the best to her for these few months.

Morning Musume's 『Only you』 ♥

Morning Musume's 46th single's MV is finally out! ☆


Left to Right
Ikuta Erina, Niigaki Risa, Fukumura Mizuki, Takahashi Ai, Sayashi Riho, Tanaka Reina, Michishige Sayumi, Mitsui Aika, Suzuki Kanon

This time, their song is called 『Only you』. ♪



I think it's an awesome A-side song. ♥
They have gone back to the usual awesome Nanchatte Renai-ish type of songs.
Which I like. (LOL)

I mean, Maji Desu ka Suka was awesome and all but I prefer this side of MoMusu. Teehee. (^o^)/

Anyways, back on the Only You topic. (LOL)
I really, REALLY like love this song!
It's so awesome. ♥

I love how the song starts with the electric guitar and then a few beats later... Ai-chan starts off with the first line and is followed by Reina's line. ♥
And then, during then the fast parts. OMG.
This is my expression when I heard it.. → o(^^o)(o^^)o

THEN it's followed by Gaki-san's auto-tuned lines!
I absolutely ADORE Gaki-san's voice. It's so powerful (although not as powerful as ex-member Yossie's voice lol).
I bet it'll sound so awesome when they sing live. ♥

Oh and then, at the last verse...
Riho sings the "Itoshi no kimi e" lines. ♥
It's like... ＼（＾ ＾）／ BANZAI!!! XD
I bet she'll be an awesome soon-to-be leader! ♥ ♥
What's there not to love about Riho~!
She's confident, has a nice singing voice, powerful dance moves and energy.
And she did say that she wanted to be the leader. (ﾉ´∀｀*)ﾉ

OH! That reminds me.
Sayu-chan has lines~ ☆
Well, not that many... but STILL! (LOL)
And I love her "Ah~" parts. Those lines screams sekushii. XD
Sayu-chan is the only idol I know that makes such a sekushii "Ah~". LOL.

Okkies, enough fangirling.
This songs also has its cons too. *sighs*
I don't like the fact that the other 9th gen members barely had any lines AT ALL. Heck, they barely had enough screen time! Wth. ＼（－－）／
Kanon, Mizuki and Erina are such amazing singers too, ya know?!
Idk what's going through Tsunku's head. (ﾟДﾟ|||)

And time for awesome screen shots. (LOL)


Love how the started like this. ♥


Pretty, pretty, pretty. XD


One of my Top 3 fave members, Sayu-chan! (￣▽￣)ノ


I never expected Kanon could pull off such a serious look.
But it's a good change from her usual cheerful smile.


Haha. I caught Reina at the right moment! *shot*


Reina's hair is to-die-for. ♥
I love her dyed hair. (´･ω･｀)
It's so pretty (like her~). XD!


RihoRihoRiho.
Although she 12-going-on-13, she could pull off such a look at this age.
I wonder how will she turn out in another 5 years. ♥


Hehe. Another awesome Sayu-chan screen shot. ♥


If looks could kill, Erina would have murdered me already. (LOL)
She seriously look like she's gonna murder someone.
She should soften her facial expressions. *nodnod* XD


Gaki-san. ♥ The co-leader. ♥
Power vocals. Heh.


Riho. ♪


Look at Ai-chan's expression. (LOL)
Actually, I accidently clicked on the pause button and this is what happened haha!!


And Ai-chan's smile/smirk?
This is somewhere at the end.
I love how she lip-sync sang the "Kimi wo mamoru~" part and then smiled. ♥


Um, HELLO. Riho's already at the center. Wth? LOL.
But whatever. *sighs*

And end of screen shots haha.
Anyone noticed the lack of Erina-Kanon-Mizuki pictures?!
Yeah, that's how little camera time they got... ＿|￣|○

I hope they'll get more lines in their next single. ☆