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The One Where maiZe is Freakishly Focused on Miya (A.k.a. Buono!’s ‘Kiss!Kiss!Kiss!’ PV Review)

April 30 20085 Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

Okay… I don’t know how that Friends reference snuck in there, but I can deal with it… XD

So, on Monday, the PV for Buono!’s ‘Kiss!Kiss!Kiss’ was posted on DohhUp! And I have to say that Buono! has done it again! I absolutely adore this PV and song. However, I’m beginning to feel that I’m going [...]

Review of Hello! Project 2008 Winter ~Wonderful Hearts Nenjuu Mu Kyuu~

April 7 20085 Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

The Hello! Project 2008 Winter Concert reviews have been popping up all over the place in our little blogsphere. I’m here to put my two cents into the mix.
Concert release times are my favourite time of the year in the H!P calendar. PVs and singles are all fine and dandy, but I love watching the [...]

C-ute’s ‘Namida no Iro’ Gets 2 Thumbs Up!

April 5 20083 Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

Today marked the release of C-ute’s latest PV on Dohhh! UP. It also happens to be the birthday of the youngest Berryz Koubou member. Slap in the face to Risako, much? Just kidding, but I find it kind of funny that Berryz’s rival group released their PV today. It’s most likely just a coincidence, but [...]

C-ute vs Berryz Koubou: 2 album reviews

March 14 200812 Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Non-Japanese, Review

First off, I don’t think I explicitly said this in my previous post, so: A big shoutout to Ray for hosting me on intlwota! Thank you so much for your help and generosity! I am ridiculously appreciative!
So, C-ute’s 3rd album came out earlier this week, and of course that meant that I [...]

2 YesAsia shipments in and a Café Buono! Review

March 4 200810 Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

Today, the package I’ve been waiting for from YesAsia finally arrived! The estimated date of arrival was originally given as this past Friday, but alas, I was not lucky enough to receive it in time for the weekend…. But it’s here now!

That’s Buono!’s Café Buono! (LE) and A&R’s Shouri no Big Wave (Photobook LE).
2 weeks [...]

Berryz Koubou wins again with Dschinghis Khan!

February 24 20084 Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

I realize that I’m behind on the times, but I got a little caught up with Kawaiirrhea’s “Hello! Project no Puzzle desu yo.” on ★MINI MONI MANIA★. But I finished the puzzle and I felt very accomplished when it was done. It’s so much fun!
So, to get back to my blogging, I’m here [...]

All Morning Musume singles ranking – Part 3 of 3

February 17 2008one Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

Well, this took longer than I thought (so much going on this week), but it’s finally done!! And so without further ado, my top 14 Morning Musume singles!!
14. Sakura Manaki – Sakura GumiThe longest song of all H!P releases (excluding remixes). This song is so pretty, vocally, instrumentally and PV-ally. XD I adore [...]

All Morning Musume singles ranking – Part 2 of 3

February 6 20082 Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

On to part 2 of my singles ranking. Here I shall list Morning Musumes singles from #28 up to #15.
I’ve come to realize that it’s hard to think of ways to describe what you like about a single without being completely repetitive, or just copping out and saying “I just like it. I can’t explain [...]

C-ute: LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA (x4)

February 6 20082 Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

Just before I post part 2 of my All Morning Musume Singles Ranking, my thoughts on C-ute’s new PV.
So, the PV for C-ute’s new single “LA LA LA Shiawase no Uta” is up on Dohhh UP! and I’m sad to say that I am nowhere near as enthusiastic about this PV as I was after [...]

All Morning Musume singles ranking – Part 1 of 3

February 3 2008No Commented

Categorized Under: Hello! Project, Review

And FINALLY, here comes my Morning Musume singles ranking!
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon the H!P rankers on American Wota after reading a Morning Musume ranking entry on Infinite Seasons.
I’ve allowed these Wota Distractions to thoroughly distract me. This ranking includes the other MM singles (ie. The Gumi’s and MM Tanjou 10nen [...]