The results of AKB48 34th Single Senbatsu Tournament!

One of AKB48's annual events, the Janken tournament, has just begun!

This is the 4th year for the Janken tournament to be held, and the Senbatsu members that will participate in AKB48's 34th single will be chosen through it. Same as previous years, the tournament is being held at the Nippon Budokan.

Who will be left standing as the "Janken Queen" this year among the total of 83 girls?

Stay tuned as we give you a live update of winners from each round!

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♤ Round 1: ♤

[A Block]
(1)Matsui Jurina vs. Muto Tomu -> Winner : Matsui Jurina
(2)Kobayashi Kana vs. Shimada Haruka -> Winner : Shimada Haruka
(3)Kojima Mako vs. Iwata Karen -> Winner : Kojima Mako
[B Block]
(4)Takeuchi Mai vs. Ishida Haruka -> Winner : Ishida Haruka
(5)Okita Ayaka vs. Takajo Aki -> Winner :  Okita Ayaka
[C Block]
(6)Mizuno Honoka vs. Nagao Mariya -> Winner :  Nagao Mariya
(7)Maeda Ami vs. Takahashi Juri -> Winner :  Takahashi Juri
(8)Miyazaki Miho vs. Kobayashi Marina -> Winner :  Kobayashi Marina
[D Block ]
(9)Tsuchiyasu Mizuki vs. Suzuki Mariya -> Winner :  Tsuchiyasu Mizuki
(10)Kato Rena vs. Nakata Chisato -> Winner :  Nakata Chisato
[E Block]
(11)Ichikawa Miori vs. Kodama Haruka -> Winner :  Ichikawa Miori
(12)Kamieda Emika vs. Tanaka Natsumi -> Winner :  Kamieda Emika
(13)Izuta Rina vs. Uchida Mayumi -> Winner :  Izuta Rina
[F Block]
(14)Miyawaki Sakura vs. Matsui Sakiko -> Winner : Miyawaki Sakura
(15)Sato Sumire vs. Omori Miyuu -> Winner : Omori Miyuu
(16)Uchiyama Mikoto vs. Miyamae Ami -> Winner : Uchiyama Mikoto
[G Block]
(17)Iriyama Anna vs. Nonaka Misato -> Winner : Nonaka Misato
(18)Matsumoto Rina vs. Katayama Haruka -> Winner : Matsumoto Rina
(19)Yamauchi Suzuran vs. Kobayashi Rikako *not participating
[H Block]
(20)Oshima Yuko vs. Shiroma Miru -> Winner : Shiroma Miru
(21)Sato Seira vs. Ichino Narumi -> Winner : Ichino Narumi

*****

♤ Round 2: ♤

[A Block]
 Matsui Jurina vs. Yagura Fuuko -> Winner : Matsui Jurina
Shimada Haruka vs. Yokoyama Yui -> Winner :  Shimada Haruka
Kojima Mako vs. Watanabe Miyuki -> Winner :  Kojima Mako
Uno Mizuki vs. Owada Nana -> Winner :  Uno Mizuki
[B Block]
Ishida Haruka vs. Tomonaga Mio -> Winner :  Tomonaga Mio
Tano Yuuka vs. Murakami Ayaka -> Winner :  Tano Yuuka
Okita Ayaka vs. Kojima Natsuki -> Winner :  Okita Ayaka
Furuhata Nao vs. Morita Ayaka -> Winner :  Furuhata Nao
[C Block]
Nagao Mariya vs. Morikawa Ayaka -> Winner :  Morikawa Ayaka
Takahashi Juri vs. Abe Maria -> Winner :  Abe Maria
Kobayashi Marina vs. Kitahara Rie -> Winner :  Kitahara Rie
Fujita Nana vs. Takahashi Minami -> Winner :  Takahashi Minami
[D Block]
Tsuchiyasu Mizuki vs. Takeuchi Miyu -> Winner :  Tsuchiyasu Mizuki
Watanabe Mayu vs. Kashiwagi Yuki -> Winner :  Watanabe Mayu
Nakata Chisato vs. Hirata Rina -> Winner :  Hirata Rina
Nozawa Rena vs. Kojima Haruna -> Winner :  Kojima Haruna
[E Block]
Ichikawa Miori vs. Kawaei Rina -> Winner :  Ichikawa Miori
Kamieda Emika vs. Nakamata Shiori *not participating -> Winner :  Kamieda Emika
Izuta Rina vs. Chikano Rina -> Winner :  Chikano Rina
Sato Amina vs. Fujie Reina -> Winner :  Fujie Reina
[F Block]
Miyawaki Sakura vs. Kikuchi Ayaka -> Winner : Kikuchi Ayaka
Omori Miyuu vs. Isohara Kyoka -> Winner : Isohara Kyoka
Uchiyama Mikoto vs. Sasaki Yukari -> Winner : Sasaki Yukari
Shimazaki Haruka vs. Tanabe Miku -> Winner : Shimazaki Haruka
[G Block]
Nonaka Misato vs. Natori Wakana -> Winner : Natori Wakana
Matsumoto Rina vs. Iwasa Misaki -> Winner : Matsumoto Rina
Yamauchi Suzuran vs. Umeda Ayaka -> Winner : Umeda Ayaka
Nakamura Mariko vs. Yumoto Ami -> Winner : Yumoto Ami
[H Block]
Shiroma Miru vs. Oshima Ryoka -> Winner : Oshima Ryoka
Oba Mina vs. Kuramochi Asuka -> Winner : Oba Mina
Ichino Narumi vs. Koyanagi Arisa -> Winner : Koyanagi Arisa
Suzuki Shihori vs. Oya Shizuka -> Winner : Oya Shizuka

*****

♤ Round 3: ♤ [ Winners =Senbatsu Members!]

[A Block]
Matsui Jurina vs. Shimada Haruka -> Winner :  Matsui Jurina
Kojima Mako vs. Uno Mizuki -> Winner :  Uno Mizuki
[B Block]
Tano Yuuka vs, Tomonaga Mio -> Winner :  Tano Yuuka
Okita Ayaka vs. Furuhata Nao -> Winner :  Furuhata Nao
[C Block]
Morikawa Ayaka vs. Abe Maria -> Winner :  Abe Maria
Kitahara Rie vs. Takahashi Minami -> Winner :  Kitahara Rie
[D Block]
Tsuchiyasu Mizuki vs. Watanabe Mayu -> Winner :  Tsuchiyasu Mizuki
Hirata Rina vs. Kojima Haruna -> Winner :  Hirata Rina
[E Block]
Ichikawa Miori vs. Kamieda Emika -> Winner :  Kamieda Emika
Chikano Rina vs. Fujie Reina -> Winner :  Fujie Reina
[F Block]
Kikuchi Ayaka vs. Isohara Kyoka -> Winner : Kikuchi Ayaka
Sasaki Yukari vs. Shimazaki Haruka -> Winner : Sasaki Yukari
[G Block]
Natori Wakana vs. Matsumoto Rina -> Winner : Natori Wakana
Umeda Ayaka vs. Yumoto Ami -> Winner : Yumoto Ami
[H Block]
Oshima Ryoka vs. Oba Mina -> Winner : Oba Mina
Koyanagi Arisa vs. Oya Shizuka -> Winner : Oya Shizuka

*****

♤ Round 4: ♤

[A Block]
Matsui Jurina vs. Uno Mizuki -> Winner : Matsui Jurina
[B Block]
Tano Yuuka vs. Furuhata Nao -> Winner : Tano Yuuka
[C Block]
Abe Maria vs. Kitahara Rie -> Winner : Abe Maria
[D Block]
Tsuchiyasu Mizuki vs. Hirata Rina -> Winner : Hirata Rina
[E Block]
Kamieda Emika vs. Fujie Reina -> Winner : Kamieda Emika
[F Block]
Kikuchi Ayaka vs. Sasaki Yukari -> Winner : Kikuchi Ayaka
[G Block]
Natori Wakana vs. Yumoto Ami -> Winner : Natori Wakana
[H Block]
Oba Mina vs. Oya Shizuka -> Winner : Oba Mina

*****

♤ Quarter-Finals: ♤

Matsui Jurina vs. Tano Yuuka -> Winner : Matsui Jurina
Abe Maria vs. Hirata Rina -> Winner : Hirata Rina
Kamieda Emika vs. Kikuchi Ayaka -> Winner : Kamieda Emika
Natori Wakana vs. Oba Mina -> Winner : Oba Mina

*****

♤ Semi-Finals: ♤

Matsui Jurina vs. Hirata Rina -> Winner : Matsui Jurina
Kamieda Emika vs. Oba Mina -> Winner : Kamieda Emika

*****

☆ FINAL WINNER ☆

Matsui Jurina vs. Kamieda Emika -> Winner : Matsui Jurina

*****
 Matsui Jurina will become the center for AKB48's 34th single!!
Congratulations!

Source: AKB48 official site & http://www.tokyohive.com

Kojima Haruna takes the center position for AKB48's 33rd single

AKB48 performed their upcoming 33rd single titled "Heart Ereki" which is set for release on October 30th, at the opening for their Janken Tournament event (held at the Nippon Budokan on the 18th), and it was revealed that Kojima Haruna took the center position for the single.




This is the first time for Kojima who is one of the first generation members, to be the center, and when it was announced, a stir and great shout of joy arose from the 12,000 of audience.

Kojima told the audience, "I don't even know how this happened...but I will do my best!"


The concept of this "Heart Ereki" is a band, and each of 16 Senbatsu members have a nickname.

The single will have 9 different versions; 4 regular editions, 4 limited editions, and a theater edition.


Below is the list of 16 Senbatsu members along with their nickname for the single.
- Kojima Haruna (Michelle)
- Iriyama Anna (Veronica)
- Kawaei Rina (Kawae-)
- Takahashi Minami (Linda)
- Yokoyama Yui (Mary)
- Watanabe Mayu (Elizabeth)
- Oshima Yuko (Lucy)
- Kashiwagi Yuki (Catherine)
- Shimazaki Haruka (Angelina)
- Minegishi Minami (Barbara)
- Matsui Jurina (Caroline)
- Matsui Rena (Sandy)
- Yamamoto Sayaka (Rosanna)
- Watanabe Miyuki (Josephine)
- Ota Aika (Margaret)
- Sashihara Rino (Rola)

Source & Image(s): Oricon & http://www.tokyohive.com

HKT48: HKT’s card game CM + BTS

source: Youtube

Former AKB48 member Akimoto Sayaka Graduation Declaration: " i want erase my Gorilla Character."

Even though she gave out bananas to staff and members as mementos at her graduation, when the press brought up the subject, she asked them to stop and said that she wants to erase her gorilla image as best she can.
And my babble about this: Sayaka’s gorilla image in AKB didn’t come out of nowhere, and it didn’t start when she joined.  It was revealed on a TV show that as a kid, a boy she thought liked her wrote “Akimoto is seriously a gorilla” on the swings.  It became an ongoing joke during her time in AKB, but even as recently as a couple of years ago, she made it obvious that it was still something hurtful for her.  (Sayaka v. Tomochin shoujiki shougi, the very last question, from 18:00 on.)
The fact that she was able to make jokes out of saying things like “uho” and doing gorilla impressions doesn’t mean that it was something she liked or was okay with being called, it means that she was strong enough to turn something painful around and laugh about it as best she could, which is extremely admirable.  Even though UHHO UHHOHO is gorilla-themed, the lyrics are about taking sad and painful things and blowing them away, which I think Aki-P very purposefully used for a Sayaka-centered song, having the understanding he did about her.  It’s not uncommon for mixed race kids like Sayaka to be bullied growing up in Japan for looking and being different, and she was obviously not exempt from this.  Sayaka is how she is now because of what she dealt with growing up.  She knows exactly what it’s like to be treated poorly because you’re different, which is why she’s so outspoken in her support for folks who are LGBT, disabled, from other countries, or in any other way different.  She’s said that she can’t stand prejudice, and can’t understanding hating someone for something they can’t help. 
For people who are different, sometimes it’s all you can do to take words used against you and do their best to reclaim them and laugh about them.  I’ve long had the feeling that’s how the “gorilla” thing was for Sayaka, and it’s always made me pretty uncomfy to see people calling her that, especially fans of hers;;;  I know not everybody might get the whole history of the gorilla thing, so I hope this post helps explain it a little better.
Even if Sayaka’s gorilla jokes and UHO’s and bananas were funny for the time she was in AKB, let’s do what she’s asking and leave them behind as she moves on in her career, yeah? ♡

source : tumblr

Nogizaka46 to Sing New “Naruto Shippuden” OP Theme

It is officially announced today that Nogizaka46, a female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto along with AKB48 and other sister groups, will sing a new OP theme song for TV Tokyo’s long-running TV anime series Naruto Shippuden. The anime will start featuring their untitled song as the OP theme from the October 3 episode for the next six months. It will be the 14th OP theme following the current song “Niwaka Ame Nimo Makezu” by NICO Touches the Walls. The release date of the single CD of the song has not been decided yet.
In addition, six members of the group (Rina Ikoma, Reika Sakurai, Nanami Hashimoto, Nanase Nishino, Sayuri Matsumura, Yumi Wakatsuki) form a new unit named “Naruzaka46” as an official supporter team for the anime. The will start appearing in a 15-second section in the anime’s September 5 episode. They will also take charge of “Naruto Tsushin-Narutsu,” an information page in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump.



(Source: crunchyroll.com)

HYDE's Halloween band to release single again this year

 

HYDE's special band HALLOWEEN JUNKY ORCHESTRA will be releasing their Halloween song "HALLOWEEN PARTY" as a limited quantity single on October 16th. 

"HALLOWEEN PARTY" was released last year to liven up VAMPS' Halloween event 'HALLOWEEN PARTY 2012'. Aside from HYDE, the band is comprised of Acid Black Cherry, DAIGO (BREAKERZ), kyo (D'ERLANGER), Tommy february6, Tommy heavenly6, Tatsuro (Mucc),Tsuchiya Anna, Aoki Ryuji, K.A.Z (VAMPS), Hitsugi (Nightmare), Aki (SID), RINA (SCANDAL), and Wakeshima Kanon.

The upcoming single will contain the title track, an instrumental number called "Penalty Waltz", and "HALLOWEEN PARTY -feat. HYDEs-" with just HYDE in charge of the vocals. The DVD will contain the PV and making for "HALLOWEEN PARTY" as well as the PV for "HALLOWEEN PARTY -feat. HYDEs-".

Furthermore, VAMPS will be holding their 'HALLOWEEN PARTY' event again this year. The date, venue, and participating artists will be revealed at a later date.

Source & Image: natalie & http://www.tokyohive.com/

Kashiwagi Yuki to release 2nd solo single + 3rd solo live at Yokohama Arena

 
AKB48's Kashiwagi Yuki will be releasing her 2nd solo single (currently untitled) on October 16. She will also be holding her 3rd solo live at Yokohama Arena on November 7.

This will mark Kashiwagi's first solo single since releasing "Short Cake" about 8 months ago. It's described as a love song and has already received a CM tie-up.

SEE ALSO: Kashiwagi Yuki reveals jacket covers for her 2nd solo live DVD & Blu-ray

Additionally, Kashiwagi's upcoming solo live will be titled 'Kashiwagi Yuki 3rd Solo Live Nete no Samete mo Yukirin World ~Motto Muchuu ni Sasechauzo♡~'. She will be the first AKB48 member to hold an independent live at Yokohama Arena.

Source & Image: natalie & http://www.tokyohive.com

Nogizaka46 akan merilis single (judul belum diketahui) 27 November nanti.

Kabar ini disampaikan saat perhelatan konser mereka di Zepp Tokyo dalam rangkaian tur 'Manatsu no Zenkoku Tour 2013'. Kapten tim Sakurai Reika mengungkapkan "kami ingin merilis single yang bisa memenuhi harapan orang orang dan melampaui single kami sebelumnya 'Girl's Rule'." Single ke-6 Nogizaka46 "Girl's Rule", dengan Shiraishi Mai sebagai center berhasil menjadi lagu hit dengan terjual sebanyak 500,000 copies.
Rincian dan senbatsu untuk single ini belum diumumkan hingga saat ini.

source: Tokyohive

HKT48 2nd Single - Melon Juice

Cover Jacket

Type A

Type B

Type C

Theater Ver~

Tracklist

Type-A

01. Melon Juice
02. Soko de nani wo kangaeru ka？
03. Kibou no Kairyuu（Amakuchi Hime）
04. Melon Juice（Instrumental）
05. Soko de nani wo kangaeru ka？（Instrumental）
06. Kibou no Kairyuu（Instrumental）

【DVD】
01. Melon Juice Music Video
02. Kibou no Kairyuu（Amakuchi Hime） Music Video
03. Bonus video「Summer Holidays」Anai Chihiro / Ueki Nao / Ota Aika / Kumazawa Serina / Kodama Haruka / Akiyoshi Yuka / 安陪恭加 / Ito Raira / Inoue Yuriya / Imada Mina / Iwahana Shino / Ui Mashiro / Ueno Haruka

Type-B

01. Melon Juice
02. Soko de nani wo kangaeru ka？
03. Doro no Metronome（Umakuchi hime）
04. Melon Juice（Instrumental）
05. Soko de nani wo kangaeru ka？（Instrumental）
06. Doro no Metronome（Instrumental）

【DVD】
01. Melon JuiceMusic Video
02. Doro no Metronome（Umakuchi Hime）Music Video
03. Bonus video「Summer Holidays」Sashihara Rino / Shimono Yuki / Tanaka Natsumi / Nakanishi Chiyori / Matsuoka Natsumi / Umemoto Izumi / Okada Kanna / Matsumoto Naoko / Kusaba Manami / Koujina Yui / Goto Izumi / Komada Hiroka / Sakaguchi Riko

Type-C

01. Melon juice
02. Soko de nani wo kangaeru ka？
03. Namioto no Orugoru
04. Melon Juice（Instrumental）
05. Soko de nani wo kangaeru ka？
06. Namioto no Orugoru（Instrumental）

【DVD】
01. Melon Juice Music Video
02. Melon Juice Making Video
03. Bonus video「Summer Holidays」Miyawaki Sakura / Murashige Anna / Motomura Aoi / Moriyasu Madoka / Wakatabe Haruka / Tashima Meru / Tanaka Yuka / Tani Marika / Tomiyoshi Asuka / Tomonaga Mio / Fukugawa Maiko / Fuchigami Mai / Yamada Marina

Theater version

01. Melon Juice
02. Soko de nani wo kangaeru ka？
03. Tenmon-bu no Jijou
04. Melon Juice（Instrumental）
05. Soko de nani wo kangaeru ka？（Instrumental）
06. Tenmon-bu no Jijou（Instrumental）

source: http://merufan.blogspot.com

Lagu Rock Tokyo Girls' Style

Ada yang spesial dari single baru Tokyo Girls' Style. Kali ini, lima gadis berbakat ini berkesempatan untuk bekerjasama dengan salah satu personil band rock Luna Sea. Hal ini merupakan pengalaman baru bagi para member Tokyo Girls' Style dalam bermusik.

Single yang bernuansa musik rock ini akan dirilis pada tanggal 25 September mendatang dan ditulis sendiri oleh bassist Luna Sea yaitu J.

source: http://www.jepanghariini.com

Ai Otsuka Mengungkapkan Cover Single Terbarunya

Ai Otsuka, akhirnya kembali ke dunia tarik suara setelah single terakhirnya di tahun 2010. Single berjudul Re:Name ini akan dirilis pada tanggal 9 Oktober dan dijadikan tema lagu untuk acara televisi NTV PON dan Music Dragon edisi bulan September.

Pada tahun 2010, Ai Otsuka menghentikan kegiatan menyanyinya setelah menikah dengan rapper Su dari grup Rip Slyme dan melahirkan seorang anak perempuan di tahun 2011.

Tak hanya itu, Ai Otsuka pun mempersiapkan konser tur untuk merayakan 10 tahun karirnya dengan mengadakan konser 'Otsuka Ai  LOVE IS BORN 2013 10th Anniversary'. Konser ini akan diadakan di Showa Women's University pada tanggal 15 September dan di Sun City Hall Koshigaya pada tanggal 12 Oktober 2013. 

sumber-natalie 

Source: http://www.jepanghariini.com

Merk Kacamata JINS Memperkenalkan Kacamata One Piece

Merk kacamata ternama di Jepang, JINS bekerjasama dengan One Piece dan merilis kacamata dengan bonus karakter One Piece berukukuran kecil serta tempat kacamata bergambar One Piece. Kacamata deharga 4.990 Yen ini dijual secara terbatas dan telah dirilis mulai awal bulan Agustus lalu.

sumber-twitter, http://www.jins-jp.com/onepiece/

source: http://www.jepanghariini.com

Scanlation : AKB48 Oshare Sousenkyo 2013 "The Round Table between Sasshi, Lovetan, Meru and Mio

HKT48 Senpais and Kohais Round table

Learning the secrets of today's most vigorous group

HKT48, the youngest group, has been pulling a great effort lately. Tashima Meru and Tomonaga Mio--fresh 2nd generation members who were in the senbatsu for AKB48's 31st single--and Sashihara Rino and Ota Aika--the big sisters who came from AKB48--got all together for some girl talk! They'll report to us on the state of the usually busy backstage.

How is the tension in the backstage different between AKB48 and HKT48?

Sashihara: Before the sosenkyo, let's tell everyone about HKT's appeal. To that end, as round table president, I'll be presenting some nice topics!

Ota, Tashima, Tomonaga: All right!

Sashihara: OK, the first one is "Good things and bad things about HKT".

Tomonaga: We're fresh.

Ota: We're vigorous and have beautiful skin.

Tashima: We're young!

Sashihara: That's true. It's true that we're young and vigorous, and these are high points.

Ota: Because the fans like the young members, right? (laughs) They often say that we have rejuvenated, don't they?

Sashihara: They say it a lot! Maybe it's because we're soaking up the essence of youth. Also the tension at the backstage is different from AKB, and because they're always lively it's inevitable that we end up like that too.

Ota: Health starts with the mind, and it looks like youth starts with the mind too. With HKT, it doesn't matter how hard our schedule is, Murashige (Anna) is always saying "Mentaiko" or something. (laughs)

Sashihara: Right, right! (laughs) But I think you, Lovetan (Ota Aika), became more cheerful after joining HKT.

Ota: Because honestly I used to be troubled right? I think that I became more cheerful after joining too, now I have more positive thoughts. Meru and Mio, do you enjoy HKT?

Tashima, Tomonaga: (with a wide smile) We do!

Sashihara: Now, what do you think we should improve here?

Tashima: Hm, in the whole, the fact that we can't sense the mood?

Ota: That's true, isn't it? There are times when I notice that, but rather than warning about it directly, I maybe bring this mood about.

Sashihara: Your way is scarier than just saying it loudly, Lovetan... OK, let's change the mood. Meru and Mio, what senpais are you glad to have here?

Tomonaga: Murashige-san! I love her. Because she does her gags every time and everywhere, and promotes guigui without getting discouraged. I can't be assertive at all, so I respect that.

Tashima: Yeah, Murashige's guigui is really cool! I also enjoy Miyawaki (Sakura)-san's facial expressions and Matsuoka (Natsumi)-san's sexy aspect.

Sashihara: I see! Well, but you have two senpais in front of you now. You talked before about not being able to feel the mood, and I think this is one of those situations. (laughs)

Ota: I'm sure that's nothing.

Tomonaga: (abruptly) Isn't Lovetan-san so very interesting?

Sashihara, Ota, Tashima: (roaring laughter)

Sashihara: Mio-tan, what do you mean by that?

Tomonaga: I'm not interesting myself, so I like interesting people.

Ota: Thank you. (laughs) When you're living randomly, you naturally become interesting. (giggles)

Tashima: Lovetan-san and Sashihara-san, you two always take care of your kohais, and that's why I love you! I got an email from Lovetan saying "If there's anything worrying you, tell me about it". I felt happy.

Tomonaga: You're both kind, so I'm very happy that we got to be together for the senbatsu. Sashihara-san can do anything, can't she? Talking in public, making faces when taking pictures, I think that's very cool.

Sashihara: But it's just 2 patterns.

Tomonaga: I saw that there was a copy of Sashiko (Sashihara's 1st photobook) in the backstage and I was very surprised. Her face was like "Haaa", then it was "Haaa"...

Ota: It wasn't all "Haaa". (laughs)

Sashihara: Mio is so cute that it's fine to do it like this. (laughs) OK, next one is "Cute behavior from a kohai that only I know about". That would be Natsumikan (Tanaka Natsumi). She sent me an email, but I ended up forgetting to reply. Next time we met she said "Please don't ignore my email!". I asked her to send me something, even just a few words, because I was going to forget about it again. So that night, I got this from her: "Oi!", just that word. (laughs) Isn't that cute? Lovetan, what about you?

Ota: I guess mine is (Miyawaki) Sakura. That person is a pro (laughs), so before the performance starts she gives me a kiss on the cheek. She stirs our female emotions!

Sashihara: That's happened to me too! She's really cool.

Tashima: Right, right! Isn't there anything about us?

Sashihara: Meru is too much of a child. I feel like I haven't seen such a child in a long time.

Tashima: Eh?

Sashihara: Don't say "eh". (laughs) The other day Lovetan and I went to watch a 2nd generation performance, and Meru's expressions were skilled and cute. Mio as well was really cute in both her singing and dancing!

Ota: Yeah, we both ended up shouting “kawaii”, “kawaii”.

Sashihara: In Skirt, Hirari, Mio was in Acchan's (Maeda Atsuko) position, and at first she was just dancing, but the instant her part came and she started singing, ouch! The thing is, even though she was trying hard, her voice was flimsy. (laughs)

Tomonaga: It was bad in the beginning because I'm not a skilled singer, but lately I got serious about it and I've been giving my best!

Meru & Tomonaga, a duo with differing appearances

Sashihara: OK, “If you went out with other members, where would you go?”

Tashima: The park! Or an amusement park!!

Sashihara: You say that, Meru, but you probably hate haunted house rides, right?

Tashima: I absolutely hate them! Even when I'm staying at a hotel, I can't sleep alone because I'm afraid of ghosts. Mio always asks me why.

Tomonaga: I'm totally fine with ghosts, but I don't like haunted houses because people come to take you by surprise.

Sashihara: In terms of image, it looks as if Mio is the one that doesn't like it, doesn't it? She looks like a spoiled child, but sometimes she puts on a calm appearance!

Tomonaga: (giggles) I like being alone, and even when we're all together I prefer to be in the corner. The truth is I'm not good in group activities, but I like HKT from the bottom of my heart and I deal with it, and that's why I enjoy every day!

Ota: Nice talking! Mio tends to look gentle, but it would be nice if she showed different parts of herself. The person who is surprisingly steady, who is calm, that's individualism really.

Tomonaga: (giggles) That's true, there are these things that I think are different, so I want to show many different aspects of myself.

Sashihara: On the other hand, Meru looks like a steady top student type, but she also displays behaviors of a kid of her age. Isn't it, Meru-san?

Tashima: (with her mouth stuffed with fruit pieces) Huh?

Sashihara: Really, you're always eating something. (laughs) OK, next one. “If you were a boy, who would you want for girlfriend?” I would want Natsu to do what she wants with me. (laughs)

Tashima: I like small boys, so Motomura Aoi-san would be nice.

Ota: I would go with the captain (Anai Chihiro). Considering the fact that she's attentive, it would sure be nice. It looks like she would be a good wife!

Tomonaga: I would want Anai-san too, or the interesting and cute Lovetan-san.

Ota: That again? (laughs)

The sosenkyo is like a report card. It's an event that shows your evaluation.

Sashihara: So, up to now we haven't talked about the sosenkyo. This is the first sosenkyo since Lovetan and I came to HKT. Did you have doubts about your candidacy?

Ota: Right. Because I want to know how people see me after the transfer to HKT. I think that I couldn't decide to sign up if I didn't think seriously about it, so if I had stayed in AKB in that way, perhaps I wouldn't have applied and would have graduated.

Sashihara: When you put it like that, it's nice that you have transferred... I didn't have any doubts either. I've been a regular at the back row of the senbatsus, but I saw the chance to get into a position closer to center and be able to sing, that's why I signed up for the sosenkyo. Meru and Mio, why have you decided to do it?

Tashima: I really had doubts about it. But there are people granting me their support, and I thought I had the chance to stand on that dream stage that until last year I was watching on TV. But sure, if I go to that venue I'll feel very nervous.

Tomonaga: Me too, because I had just joined and my performance and talking skills weren't there yet. I wondered whether I should sign up under those conditions. But I thought that maybe it was a chance to grasp my dream with my hands.

Sashihara: The next topic is precisely this, “What advice about the sosenkyo can the senpais give to the kohais?”, but since this is the first year for you two, and both are still kenkyusei, rather than trying to rank by all means you'll enjoy it more if you leave it up to luck. Because when the feeling is too strong, the shock you feel when that doesn't come true is also strong. I think it's better not to care too much about ranking.

Ota: Yes, yes. I would give parts of this same advice, but you should value the feeling of wanting to rank while not having too much of a fighting spirit, right? It's good when you feel happy for ranking higher than you expected, and if it's lower you should think “I'll give my best next time”. It's a big deal the way you'll be moved when receiving this results now. Because you two have great expectations now, and because you may discover something new when you get this year's results.

Sashihara: And HKT itself is a group that still has much to do, right? What goals you two have?

Tashima: I'll be happy if I just can get people to put me on that stage.

Tomonaga: Since last year Sakura-san was the first in HKT to climb the stage, my goal is having the same rank!

Ota: But honestly, it's not the case for people to worry about us. The sosenkyo is like a report card. Because the fans will compare you between last year and this year and see in what ways you changed, then decide and cast their votes. Our evaluation is clearly shown.

Sashihara: Really, that's both frightening and enjoyable... Because in the sosenkyo, victory and defeat are individual. Because all HKT members are rivals! Be prepared!

Tashima, Tomonaga: Yes!




source: merufan.blogspot.com

HKT48 Team H New Setlist

Today (8/23) there is an announcement about a new stage of all team of AKB48 group. HKT48 Team H has been announced to show a new stage in December 22nd.

 

 

 

source: merufan.blogspot.com

Chord Guitar: AKB48 - Kaze wa Fuiteiru

 

Em C G D

Em C G D

Em

kono kawarihateta

C

daichi no kuuhaku ni
G

kotoba wo ushinatte
D

tachitsukushite ita

Em

nani kara saki ni
C

te wo tsukere ba ii?
G

zetsubou no naka ni
D              C

hikari wo sagasou

dokoka ni
B             Em

kami ga iru nara
A

mou ichido
F      Em

atarashii sekai wo

A                        B
kono chi ni hirakasete kure

Em

soredemo mirai e
C

kaze wa fuiteiru
G

hoo ni kanjiru
D

inochi seimei no ibuki
Em

soredemo watashi wa
C

tsuyoku ikite iku
G

saa tatta hitotsu
D                 C

RENGA wo tsumu koto kara

A          B

hajimeyou ka?

Em

kioku no kizuguchi wa
C

kasabuta ni natte
G

itami no naka ni
D

yasashisa wo umunda
Em

dare kara saki ni
C

dakishimereba ii?
G

nukumori no naka de
D           

yume wo katarou

C

afureta

B               Em

namida no bun dake
A

nanika wo
F     Em

seo wasete hoshii yo
A                     B

boukansha ni wa naranai

Em

soredemo mirai e
C

ai wa tsuzuiteru
G

hito to hito to ga
D

motome atteiru
Em

soredemo watashi wa
C

ippo arukidasu
G

soko ni wasurerareta
D          C

kibou wo hirotte
A          B

hajimeyou ka?

Fm D# F#

Fm D# F#

Fm C# D#

Fm C# D# F#

B

Em

soredemo mirai e
C

kaze wa fuiteiru
G

hitomi tojireba
D

kanjiru hazu sa
Em

tashika ni mirai e
C

kaze wa fuiteiru
G

subete ushinatte
D

tohou ni kurete mo
Em

tashika ni watashi wa
C

koko ni sonzai suru
G

mae wo sei deru
D              C

gareki wo dokashite
A          B

ima wo ikiru

     Em

moshimo kaze ga
   C

yande shimatte mo
     G

kaze ga kieta
      D

sekai wa nainda
  Em

donna toki mo
             C

kokyuu wo shiteru you ni
     G

kyou to iu hi ga
        D             C

sou tsurai ichinichi demo...

A           B

dekiru koto wo
A          B

hajimeyou ka?

B

Em~