WHAT THE #$^% UFA?!  (Midori’s J-Pop Overanalyzations)
H!P Mass Graduate.  Doomsday or Revival?  (Sazaki’s H!P weblog)
What.  The Hell.  (Shanimuni Paradise)
Good bye to the Elder Club  (Slasha’s Tatami Mat)
Thank you for the LOVE!  (ChanceChanceBoogie)

Just keep em’ coming, I can do it…

Midori lists the upsides and downsides for the fans, and UFA.  She notes that we might finally get to see some of the grads in a more natural light now that they are free from H!P.  Midori also thinks (hopes?) this might not be the last time we see Tsunku working with some of these girls.

Sazaki also has pros and cons, but ultimately thinks it is mostly a positive move for everyone involved.  The only con being H!P losing the fans of the members they let go, but also having the opportunity to build a new fanbase.

Tsukiki sees this as the worst mistake Tsunku has ever made.  Sure, it was probably about time for some of them, but Tsukiki is floored by the graduation of Ayaya and Noto Arisa, and is disappointed by the loss of the 4th and 5th gen. Musumes.

Slasha feels this is the right decision, but wonders if the youth of H!P will run amok without the Elders to keep them in line?  That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard yet!

Max notes how with this change, H!P will resemble in size the H!P of 1999 when they were really hitting their stride popularity-wise.  But ironically he finds it strange that there are no members left from the Love Machine days.

It’s amazing how with so many posts there can be this many different observations.  And in the immortal words of Terry Jones in Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life, “There’s still more!”

Hangry & Angry…? (Shanimuni Paradise)
HARAJUKU FAIL (Morning☆Kuri)
HANGRY & ANGRY - new unit! (Resonant Blue)
Hangry & Angry New Unit! (Hello!Girl)
HANGRY & ANGRY! (SUPER HAPPY GENKI HYPERFORCE GO!)

Reactions are pouring in for Hello! Project’s newest unit, HANGRY&ANGRY, composed of fourth generation Morning Musume members Yoshizawa Hitomi and Ishikawa Rika! Some fans are shocked and dismayed at this new unit while others are ecstatic about their daring new style. While I personally have mixed feelings about this unit, I’m also interested in the way this unit has managed to immediately polarize our bloggers’ opinions!

First off, Tsukiki of Shanimuni Paradise and Kuri of Morning☆Kuri already don’t think this unit is a good idea! Tsukiki generally loves the parts of this unit (Yossie, lolita, and H!P), she doesn’t want to see them all mushed together. She doesn’t think this style will fit well with the rest of H!P’s style and doesn’t think HANGRY&ANGRY will be taken seriously. Kuri, on the other hand, was very excited for an IshiYoshi unit, but thinks their style is kind of fail. She likes their new song, Kill Me Kiss Me, and the fact that it’s Charmy and Yossie, but not much beside that.

Secondly, our supportive bloggers! IndigoSkies from Resonant Blue thinks this unit is really cool and quite different from anything else H!P has done, but in a good way. However, she does think some parts of this new unit (namely the clothing and hair) are going a bit overboard. Hello!Girl is pleasantly surprised at our new dynamic duo and absolutely loves the song and everything about it. She also explains to us the differences between HANGRY&ANGRY’s style and real goth-loli style, which I found interesting. Last but not least, superhappygenki thinks this new unit is awesome. She loves the song and style they’re portraying. She also wonders if we’ll be able to see another IshiYoshi kiss in their upcoming PV, based on some pictures we’ve seen of HANGRY&ANGRY, something I personally wouldn’t mind seeing!

Holy Shit. Chisato Just Upstaged Ayaya.

Now, when I say littlest, I don’t mean youngest. Tsukiki has been floored by the little ball of energy known as Okai Chisato. As most Hello! Project fans already know, the H!P Kids had solo fan club events this past summer and the DVDs featuring these events were just released a few weeks ago. In Chisato’s solo event, she sings Matsuura Aya’s “Suna wo Kamu You ni… NAMIDA”, and it looks like it was Tsukiki’s favourite performance.

I’ve been a hug fan of Chisato since I saw a clip of her doing a monomane of Fujimoto Miki back when I first got into C-ute. Her talent is definitely under used within H!P, and while I’m not quite sure if she’s the BEST singer among the H!P Kids, as Tsukiki feels, she’s definitely in the top 3.

And More Importantly…
One Year!
Damn That’s Hot.
Otsuka Ai - Kurage, Nagareboshi

Tsukiki mentions her blog turning one years old, and she spends a short time reflecting. Congratulations Tsukiki!

An earlier entry follows the same sort of route, saying happy birthday to Hey! Say! JUMP!! who’ve also turned one. A group photo is shared, and I’m happy to say I dont like the look of any of them.

Tsukiki then goes onto post about Koda Kumi’s TABOO PV, talking about the hotness of it all, and there’s mention of avoiding rape. Huh? Jesus Christ. The video link doesn’t seem to work, but you can get the gist of it through Tsukiki’s dialogue.

And to finish things off there’s a review of Ai Otsuka’s latest release Kurage, Nagareboshi, and Tsukiki’s loving it, comparing the first track to that little old number Planetarium. She finds that the last track has a bittersweet melody, and enjoys the song the most, conlcuding that this is one of Ai’s best records yet.

PV Keibu  (Bikkuri Project)
You got Pink Lady in my Momusu  (Slasha’s Tatami Mat)
Peepaaaaa KEIBUU !!!  (Wotaku Now!)
[Review] I review PV’s so you don’t have to  (Pink Wota)
Morning Musume - Pepper Keibu (or OMGAHSKJDJLSKAJDOSIADJLSKADJLASKO)  (Shanimuni Paradise)

Lots of opinions about Morning Musume’s new single and PV, here we go…

Celestia gives her plus/minuses for the PV.  She likes the costumes, and is happy with the overall line distribution.  But she finds the song repetitive and the dancing somewhat cheesy.  And since this seems as if it is a “dance shot”, Celestia wonders if there will be a few more versions.

Slasha has posted the covers and a link to the PV, and figures that H!P is going to milk the Aku Yuu thing for all it’s worth.  Slasha is waiting to hear the consensus before deciding whether or not to purchase the single.

Shirow didn’t care for the song at first, but now he can’t get the hook out of his head!  He has screencapped the PV, paying special attention to certain parts of the body that many of us enjoy looking at.  Funny what a few beers does to your enthusiasm.  Shirow must be a “happy drunk”.

Vee goes over four important aspects of the PV that makes it a WIN for her.  She questions the legality of Mittsi being so sexy, and wonders when Koharu turned into Kumai Yurina.  Ultimately Vee likes this “minimalist rendition” of the PV.

Being a huge fan of Pink Lady, Tsukiki is really excited about Morning Musume covering them.  She calls this her “favorite MoMusu song since Yossie left”.  Tsukiki is also really happy about who stood out for her in the PV, and just as importantly who didn’t.

More opinions to come…

Nakayama Yuma Had to Get Surgery…

Hey! Say! 7 West’s Nakayama Yuma is currently suffering from appendicitis and panperitonitis - ouch. I did feel sorry for him at first, until I scrolled down and realised he was the one dating/still dating? Kanna from C-ute. Now I dont feel sorry for him at all, that bastard! But Joking aside, get well mate…you damn bastard!

EDIT: Thanks to Tsukiki & Mars for keeping me updated on the info on the link. Clearly I dont know my HS guys, which is probably for the best. Anyway, I still maintain the bastard comment because he’s famous and better looking than I am. But yes, apparently Yuma isn’t dating Kanna. He should try for Koha though. She’d probably date anything in her coked up state.

Berryz Koubou - Special Generation ~Eccentric Remix~

Tsukiki gets her hands on a radio rip of Berryz Koubou’s Special Generation ~Eccentric Remix~ that will appear on their upcoming 5th album, and shes suprised at how much she likes it. A link to the download is included, but be warned, as Tsukiki herself states, there’s a shit load of talking over the song.

A Revelation of Sorts…

Recommended ogling. I don’t follow any Johnny’s groups, but Tsukiki makes a comparison between Nishikido Ryo of NEWS and Michishige Sayumi of Morning Musume… Now, I’m not the biggest Sayu fan, but… WOWZERs does she ever looking hot in that photo…

2008 Asia Song Festival

Tsukiki takes a look at the line-up for the 2008 Asia Song Festival, is shocked that Berryz Koubou made the grade, and then quickly - without expanding on her initial reaction - wonders why Morning Musume weren’t headlining H!P in this instance. Some of you might have a reply for that. It’s a shame that Tsukiki isn’t liking SNSD that much because I adore them, especially their foxy lead singer, but reading her shock on the BK front had me in a little fit of giggles.

Here we go again…
Daisukki!! Morning Musume

Tsukiki gives her thoughts on Hey! Say! JUMP’s Takaki Yuya after a reported scandal involving him, cigarettes and booze. She makes the Ai Kago comparisons, hope’s Yuya doesn’t get it too bad if the rumours are true, and throws in a few other JE scandals for good measure.

An earlier entry is Tsukiki’s second write-up in her Daisukii!! blog series, and what we’re left with is a detailed ranking on the current Momosu members. Her reasons for hating Koha are why I adore crackhead like a savage, and to my amusement there’s mention of Reina holding down prostitute qualities. I guess this is getting quite popular now. If it’s not a lady of the night it’s usually slut references anyway. This is quite an entertaining read.

You Show Them SoHee

SoHee from the Wonder Girls does get a lot of crap. Tsukiki points out some of the ways that people hate on SoHee, from having no personality to not being able to sing. All of the criticism is unwarranted according to tsukiki. She then shares a video of SoHee dancing to Beyoncé’s “Freakum Dress.” Ok, SoHee does a good job, but it isn’t Beyoncé.

Buono! And Their New Kick-Ass Single, Gachinko de Ikou!” (CK’s H!P Blog)
..::Is This the End of Buono!::.. (Eternal ~♥~)
Gachinko de Ikou! (Shanimuni Paradise)

Recommended reading. CK has noticed that recently, H!P PVs have been appearing much closer to the actual release date of the single than they had been earlier in the year. I had actually been wondering what was taking the PV so long to come out before it appeared on Dohhhup! CK wasn’t originally too taken to this PV, but after a few plays, it grew on him, though he definitely seems to enjoy the song itself much more than the PV.

amyrulez of Eternal ~♥~ is liking the single, though he is does miss the mellow interlude found in previous Buono! releases. He enjoys the PV quite a bit, loving the more serious side of Airi, the constant bubbly Momoko and the perfection that is Miya (got that right! XD). However, I must say that I’m quite jealous that amyrulez can’t remember the last time he was bitten by a moqsuito. I was bitten more than 5 times just yesterday…

Tsukiki of Shanimuni Paraside has a new favourite Buono! PV. She likes the games, the dance and that there’s an actual band in this one. I understand that in ‘Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!’ they were just pretending to play, the ‘Honto no Jibun’ PV had a live band… The live band has been mentioned in a few of these reviews, and it just seems like ‘Honto no Jibun’ just keeps being overlooked. Tsukiki goes on to compliment how amazing the girls look in this video and how Momoko is acceptable to her in this video. I’d have to agree with her and say that it is Berryz that is keeping Momoko filled with helium. I don’t quite understand why they won’t let her sing normally in Berryz releases.

Some PV Reviews (or Do Me Haru Crazy Love?)

Tsukiki brings us reviews of three recent PVs: Amuro Namie’s "Do Me More", Big Bang’s "Haru Haru", and THE Possible’s "Ijiwaru Crazy Love". She is impressed with all three PVs despite disliking Big Bang and THE Possible.

Morning Musume Single Daizenshuu

Tsukiki describes to us Morning Musume’s Single Daizenshuu concert as she watches it, and actually, on paper it doesn’t quite have the spontaneity that was perhaps intended. Still, it usually works just fine, and Tsukiki’s thoughts on the performances involved, the members singing and the general quality of the concert all make for enjoyable reading. It’s nice to know that Sayu still kind of sucks. Singing was never her thing and I like to keep it real that way. No need to fool ourselves is there? Oh and the return of the rainbow costumes is nothing beyond terrifying.

Daisukki!! NEWS

Tsukiki of Shanimuni Paradise is starting a new blog series dedicated to discussing her favorite groups and why she likes them. Her first group is NEWS of Johnny’s Entertainment. I know that JE fans would probably say, “how can you not tell the difference between them?” - or something to that effect. However, an entry like this is a good way to be able to learn who’s who in JE and the members of NEWS. The only thing that is unfair in tsukiki’s piece - and this has nothing to do with writing - is the shirtlessness of some NEWS members is more noticeable than the clothed members.

Koharu Kusumi : Koharu Nikki Photobook ! (hello!musume)
Koharu Dairy Photobook - Some Pics (Morningtime)
3rd Photobook Preview (Strawberrie)
Woah. Koharu? (Shanimuni Paradise)

Recommended ogling. Well duh, Koharu’s new photobook would have eyecandy. I just like to state the obvious. There isn’t too much to say here. Basically, each blog is showing off their favourite photos from the photobook. As much as I can’t take Koharu’s voice, I’ve always said that I think she’s quite pretty, and this photobook just strengthens my feelings on that.

Tsukiki is the anomoly here. She’s got only one photo up, and after commenting on Koha’s sexiness, she goes on to say what she’d do if she were Koharu’s mom. I found her post to be particularly hilarious and highly enjoyable!

Edo no Temari Uta II PV (Strawberrie)
Edo no Temari Uta II (The J-Pex)
°C-ute : Edo No Temari Uta II Clip (Hello!Musume)
C-utes latest single - Edo no Temari Uta II (Wotaku Now!)
Edo no Temari Uta II First Thoughts (Shanimuni Paradise)
This. Is. AWESOME. (Aoi♥Usagi)
C-ute plays handball (hajimete no ROCK CONCERT)

Recommended reading. C-ute’s latest PV is up, and bloggers have lots to say about it already!

Strawberrie doesn’t have much in terms of commentary, but has a lot of screencaps and a link to the video on DohhhUP!

Pex is liking the new PV, what with the bright colours and interesting costumes. I agree with Pex in loving Chisato’s outfit the best. What’s fun with this post is that we get to see the beginnings of a new fan coming in the C-ute fandom!

Hello!Musume finds that there is only one downfall to this single/PV… And that’s it length. Also, a few subliminal advertising messages are pointed out… I didn’t notice those before.. But then again, I’ve only watched this PV once so far.. I need to rectify that.

Shirow of Wotaku Now! got a nice surprise when he woke up. Shirow’s got a different standpoint from most others that I’ve heard. While he wouldn’t mind if the track were a bit longer, he still thinks “that every second of this is pure quality, like most things in life I prefare them to be short and sweet as opposed to drawn out and medicore affair.” However, Shirow does not agree with mine and Pex’s opinion regarding Chisato’s outfit. XD

Our Tsukiki is unsure of how she feels about the PV. She lists off the pros and cons that she’s noticed, but in the end, she can’t quite figure out if she likes it or not.

Usa-chan of Aoi♥Usagi I absolutely loving this PV. She’s got screen caps of the girls, and gives a run down of each girl within the PV. Heck, she’s even liking NakaSaki! My favourite part of this post had to do with Chisato (surprise surprise)…

Ah, Chiisan. With your voice that sounds like a 80-year old woman who has smoked a pack a day her whole life… and still just happens to be a kick-ass singer.

Our pengie has screencaps and snark mixed in with her review, which is always great fun! She’s liking the unique sound this single has, and the girls are all looking pretty good… The only negative comment on that front is directed at little Maimai, who pengie feels looks like a six-year-old. I’m sure there’s someone out there who would enjoy that… HEY SEC… Nah, I won’t go there… XD

Nakayama Yuma Solo

Tsukiki has a video of a ridiculously tanned Nakayama Yuma performing on Shounen Club. Well, if this was his big moment, he picked the right time to get this tan. He is related to Nakayama Nana of SI☆NA. Tsukiki posts pictures of both and, well, something is wrong with the smiles in this family.

Biyudensetsu (hajimete no ROCK CONCERT)
Biyuden : Disbands (Hello!Musume)
Goodbye v-u-den (HNPH)
The End of v-u-den (I WISH;;)
V-u-den Disband (Let’s Laugh! Hello Project)
A sandwiched farewell to Biyuuden (OH NOES! Magi-Kat’s rambling again!) (Magi-Kat presents “Morning Meteora”)
Why I’m Missing Biyuuden (Midori’s J-pop Overanalyzations)
Biyuuden- Nannimo iwazu ni I LOVE YOU pv (Morningtime)
Bye Bye V-U-DEN♥ (Nekocafe’s World!)
Never Forget (Shanimuni Paradise)

v-u-den disbanded over the weekend. There were lots of reactions and I apologize that they are so late on reaching IW. Some bloggers took it as an opportunity to revisit what they loved about the group; while others expressed frustration over the breakup. Most people showed concern about what the future holds for Miyoshi Erika and Okada Yui. Meanwhile, nearly everyone - some begrudgingly - are of the belief that Rika’s career will not be affected too dramatically by v-u-den breaking up.

Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance, AKA the greatest video in existance. (Renai Revolution 21)
Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance PV (★ Morning Musume Again ☆)
Monkies Like This (Shanimuni Paradise)
It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times (True Life Seek)
Yuke Yuke Monkey Fail…I mean, Dance - Berryz Koubou (ºAbsol-ute ºC-ute)
Going bananas for “Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance” (I couldn’t help myself…) (Kira Kira Bomb)

Recommended reading. Here’s the next set of ‘Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance’ responses. Like the first batch, feelings regarding the PV are very mixed.

Wendy at Renai Revolution 21 is loving the PV and relates the silliness of the PV to golden age Morning Musume. While I can understand where she’s coming from, I don’t quite agree with what she’s saying there, but that’s an argument for elsewhere.

yanki07 at Morning Musume Again is not a huge Berryz Koubou fan. Well, this is certainly an interesting release to take notice of them with… I don’t know if this is a good thing or bad thing. yanki07 likes the song, but the PV…. Not so much.

Tsukiki of Shanimuni Paradise has 2 PV reviews in this post. First up, she watched Kuroki Meisa’s ‘Like This’ PV and she wasn’t impressed. While she’s sexy and can dance, it seems the singing is subpar, which is a huge turn off for Tsukiki. Following it up, she reviews Berryz’s ‘Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance’, and it doesn’t fare much better. Tsukiki likes the line distribution in that everyone gets to sing, but feels there’s too much Risako overall. I feel horrible, and I don’t actually want this to happen, but Tsukiki really amused me with one line in her review:

God, Risako, please get into some really horrible scandal and leave H!P forever. PLEASE.

broomhead of True Like Seek has a detailed review of the PV and why it has disappointed him so greatly. The roles of Maasa and Chinami within Berryz is highly frustrating for him, and he is the first person I’ve seen who mentions how bad the monkey costume is to poor Yurina. I thought the same thing when I watched this PV.

These costumes are horrendous to Yurina. She sticks out wearing a monkey costume in a group of people wearing monkey costumes. Wow.

Amimi of ºAbsol-ute ºC-ute is another fan who is not getting into this PV. She’s more of C-ute fan (obviously), but even she’s complaining of the unfairness of the releases being given to Berryz. Her review is pretty thorough, and she does her best to try and find positives for each aspect of the release that she comments on.

To round up this set of reviews, Valentine at Kira Kira Bomb sandwiches the negative responses with a positive one. Here is one blogger who is absolutely LOVING the monkey suits… And the giant banana in the background.

My Answers (Bikkuri Project)
Survey Says (The J-Pex)
Pikkurishita! Save no Bikkuri!~ (Mayuge Beam)
Bikkuri Project Survey (Shanimuni Paradise)
Survey, yay: Bikkuri Project Version (Amasugita Kajitsu)
Bikkuri Project Survey (Slasha’s Tatami Mat)
Another Survey? (Raid My Minibar)
Another survey! YAY! (musical GAME)
~Bikkuri Project Survey~ (Midori’s J-pop Overanalyzations)

Yayayay! Lots of responses to my survey coming in already, and a lot of the answers are really interesting (IMHO).

KAT-TUN’s Ueda to Hold Solo Concert (Tokyograph)

KAT-TUN’s Ueda Tatsuya’s Going Solo~!! (Shanimuni Paradise)

Tokyograph reports the details, and Tsukiki brings the fangirling. Reportedly all of the songs in the show will be written by Ueda himself. Well that’s not something you see idols do every day! This marks the second of the 4 “forgotten” KAT-TUN members to get some individual attention recently. Anyone want to place bets on who’s next, Taguchi or Tanaka?

SHIPS - TOKYO FRIEND☆SHIPS

Of Kirarin Revolution’s related units, Tsukiki loves SHIPS best. Tsukiki has the greatest ranking of the Kirarin units, in my opinion, but when you read it, keep in mind I’m horribly biased. XD

I haven’t listened to SHIPS or seen their PV, but I think I may have to give them a chance. The guy on the right in Tsukiki’s picture is pretty cute.

Cutie Party Survey thingmy (ROBOKUCCHI)
Misa’s J-Music survey (LOVE Tantei)
Cutie Party: A J-Music Survey (Solo Space)
Cutie Party Survey! (ºAbsol-ute ºC-ute)
Fun With Surveys (Bikkuri Project)
Ta-da! (Aitakatta!)
Cutie Party Survey (Shanimuni Paradise)
J-music Survey Response (H!P Fangirling like Nobody’s Business)

I’m glad that people love doing surveys and I am glad that people are responding to Misa’s. To reiterate, Misa has put together a 10 question survey in order to find new music. I can see lots of blogs benefiting from this though, as it sets up a nice profile for them to promote themselves to others. You could easily find blogs that you weren’t reading to have similar tastes.

Robokucchi, LOVE Tantei, Solo Space, ºAbsol-ute ºC-ute, Bikkuri Project [who also answered a question that pengie from unchained previously asked], Aitakatta!, Shanimuni Paradise and H!P Fangirling like Nobody’s Business all answered in this batch.

Gocchin joins Avex; Slasha not surprised (Slasha’s Tatami Mat)
Gomaki signed to Avex (Shanimuni Paradise)
Avex’s newest diva, Maki Goto (Update: Video) (HNPH)
Things Are Looking Up (Hello!Blog)
Well, I Guess I’m Back! (And so is Gocchin) (H!P Wonderland)
..::Goto+Avex=Vouge::.. (Eternal ~♥~)
[lol avex] Welcome back, Gomaki! (Pink Wota)

Slasha looks at the jump to Avex. It is tough to take her evidence (dancing and voice lessons?) as concrete proof that Maki was going to Avex, but it does appear that was a part of Maki’s plans.

Tsukiki at Shanimuni Paradise is another blogger who sees the next stage of Maki’s career being like Koda Kumi.

Anna from HNPH has pretty much accumulated all the images, videos and news links related to this story. If anyone was looking for the story in full, here is the place to find it.

Paul Thomas has a very thought-provoking response. Most of the reactions have assumed that Maki has made the move from H!P to Avex to work a more mature style. However, Paul points out that other H!P members have had mature songs in the past. Perhaps it was the potential of finding new audiences by leaving the stigma of H!P and joining Avex that motivated Maki? I don’t think that is something we can figure out by guessing, but it is worth considering.

HPObsession returns to H!P Wonderland to coincide with Maki’s return to the entertainment industry. I like the idea that HPO suggestions, that Maki had outgrown H!P by Suppin to Namida, and not Glass no Pumps as one would expect.

amyrulez doesn’t mind the switch from H!P to Avex, but is not thrilled with the appearance. At least around these parts, this is definitely not the most prevalent view. However, it is not too surprising that some would feel this way, as sexy first-cute second images are rare in H!P.

Vee says what we all know about Avex.

Another post about High King?! (Wotaku Now!)
It’s a Complex (Shanimuni Paradise)
High King - C\C (Cinderella Complex) (Wayside Wanderings)
Review of C/C (Cinderella Complex) - High-King (Hello! Guu)

Recommended reading. A few blogs have something to say about Hello! Project’s latest mix-and-match group, High King, and it looks like this group is a hit.

Shirow of Wotaku Now! is highly enjoying this release, with Maimi stealing the limelight in his eyes. He’s got some animated gifs from the “sexy version” of the PV, highlighting Maimi’s ownage of the dance. He also recommends the single’s b-side (as do I) and has an embed of it for your listening pleasure.

Tsukiki of Shainimuni Paradise is not too impressed with the a-side (though she can’t deny the hotness of the girls in the PV), but like Shirow, she is loving the b-side. She reviews the b-side, going over line distribution and is highly impressed with both Captain Saki and Yuuka.

shizuka_junko of Wayside Wanderings is smitten by Aichan and Captain in the dance shot of C\C. This post has a fairly detailed breakdown for each of the girls’ dancing performances from the PV, but my favourite part was shizuka_junko’s reaction to the PV with each viewing.

Guu of Hello! Guu has a breakdown of the single by song, PV, dance and their outfits. Again, High-King passes through another blogger’s scrutiny with flying colours. However, I wonder if Guu has checked out the c/w for this single…

It’s Time to Get Cooking? Yes, Cooking!
That Ain’t Cool.

Tsukiki’s latest entry looks at Super Junior HAPPY and their lastest, or first - I couldn’t tell - single and accompanying PV. Apparently these guys are geared for the Japanese market, and god only knows what kind of pills they’re popping to be this f****** happy. I suppose they stay true to their name though. A few comments on each of the members certainly aid the non-associated like myself.

An earlier entry sees Tsukiki praising a collaboration between Koda Kumi and America’s Fergie. Apparently the single That Ain’t Cool is supposed to pass as song-worthy, although I cant see how. It’s as lifeless, at least musically, as a stone that’s, well, stoned. Considering my musical roots, at least from a listening standpoint, I’m never going to be onboard with this type of thing anyway. Regardless of my own criticisms though, this might be your thing so why not check it out. It’s more ammo for all you ‘pro-exporting j-music’ enthusiasts out there as well. More trans-continental collaborations cant be a bad thing for expanding, right? right. I did have to wonder - obviously - as to why Koda Kumi and Fergie never made out with each other in the PV. Ruined my day. Well not really. It would’ve been bloody nice though.