Ray’s Picks
Clip of the Day – Your Opinion Doesn’t Count
Langdimus fills us in on the return of Nakanomori Ayako as a soloist!
Kawashima Umika to star in NHK drama “Akko to Bokura ga Ikita Natsu” – Tokyograph
9nine’s golden girl continues to shine on her own.
Quick Thought Experiment on the No Dating Rule – Samurai Tamashii
Sagsousuke gets to the heart of what an idol is.
SKE48 Just Miss 500,000 In First Week Sales – Pure Idol Heart
As mentioned, this is the best selling single from a sister 48 group.
SDN48′s Final Single Titled [Makeoshimi Congratulation] – MELOS no Michi
The point Melos makes about using senbatsu is well-noted.
NMB48 And Pocky Collaborate For Valentine’s Day – IXA Ready
This actually sounds like a really nifty collector’s item!
Pyoko Pyoko Ultra – Shining Hello! Project
Puolukka doesn’t like this release, and notes the low sales of the single.
Go Younha, Where Art Thou? – Seoulbeats
Apparently, poor Younha is stuck in lawsuit limbo or something. But the profile of this gifted artist is a great read.
New Ayaka Wada Photobook Preview! – Hello! Project Feet
I’ll take back my previous snark on this – she looks real hawt in these pics.
Aya Matsuura live ふたり大阪 10th Anniversary Best – Neaux Clicked on It
Ayaya will always have a place in my – and many wota – heart.
Restaurant owner claims Sohee and Seulong weren’t having a romantic date – allkpop
I get the sense that the owner would say anything he was told to say, but I’m a cynic.
Miryo releases debut album, ‘Miryo AKA Johoney’ – allkpop
Hoping this comes out in U.S. iTunes, as well…
DSP Media to debut new girl group through animation series in Japan and Korea – Koreaboo
Ooooh… Loli KARA. Though not loli enough.
Scrumptious Miyabi – Berryz Kobo International
A little sightseeing, a light snack…
Chiima’s Picks
Give Me a Better PV – Nia’s Wonderland!
Nia reviews the latest song and video from AKB48, and finds that the PV doesn’t live up to what she expected.
