Link of the Day [3.01.24]

broderic on March 1, 2024

Third month. Three is a magic number!

The first time I heard De La’s “Three Feet High and Rising” was senior year in high school and my friend Stan was playing “Me, Myself, and I” at some random party we were at. He was like saying, “So good. So good,” but I was high and just grooving out on this funky new shit. I did not comprehend what I was listening to. Just grooving and riding the buzz.

I’ve been riding the buzz with them for 35 years!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/3-feet-high-and-rising-35th-anniversary/1731021243

Link of the Day [1.24.24]

broderic on January 24, 2024

I write this on a MacBook Pro, one of the latest forms of the Apple Mac. It’s been 40 years since its introduction back in 1984. Once again that iconic of years reminds us of the iconic introduction commercial. So let’s all celebrate the Apple Macintosh.

https://mac40th.com

Happy New Year!

broderic on January 1, 2023

Well 2022 is gone and here we are in 2023. Happy New Year to you and yours. May you have a fun and prosperous 2023!

#乃木坂46結成11周年

broderic on August 21, 2022

おめでとうございます！

It’s Nogizaka46’s formation anniversary. Eleven years ago 36 girls were chosen to form a new idol group to be the direct rivals to AKB48. At the time, it may have been a daunting task since AKB48 was at the height of their popularity. But from humble beginnings come big things.

Here we are 11 years later and at the moment they are the most popular idol group.

Congratulations!

Looking forward to more continued excellence from the members now going into their 5th Generation.

動力！感謝！笑顔！

Link of the Day [2.22.22]

broderic on February 22, 2022

Nogizaka46’s birthday is celebrated on the 22nd of February in celebration of the release of their first single. They’ve reached their 10th Birthday! Happy birthday!

Today’s link is to their current schedule for the ongoing 46 Hour Television. We’re half way through, but if you want to find out what’s coming up, then you can click the link. We’re waiting for the Sports Day Festival and for the introduction of 5th Gen and the debut of their latest single tomorrow.

https://www.nogizaka46.com/s/n46/page/46tv_2022

“Sir, Beth is one of the wolves that haunts the mean streets of New York City.”

broderic on September 4, 2021

September 4, 2016 Nogizaka46 introduced the Third Generation. At its center was a weak, easily rattled member, Ozono Momoko. She was always crying, which was endearing and frustrating at the same time. How can they have such a center for what was an important addition to the group?

Fast forward to today. Not just their 5th Anniversary, but also Ozono’s graduation day. One reason to follow Japanese idols is to witness their growth as members and as a person. Certainly, Momoko’s growth is one of the more satisfying to witness. She’s not so quick to cry anymore, and it shows how genuine of a person she was as an idol. That was really her as a person and not a character she put on for privacy. Congratulations on your graduation Momoko!

Our final gift from her is this MV for “Omoide First,” the 3rd Gen’s 2nd song which can be found on Nogizaka46’s 3rd album from 2017. Please enjoy and watch over the 3rd Gen members with a smile.

Nogizaka46 at 10 Years

broderic on August 21, 2021

On this date ten years ago, Nogizaka46 was formed. Thirty-six members chosen to be the official rivals to AKB48. What can they do against the idol group who at the time was in their golden age and at their most popular?

For the first few years it was a struggle always in the shadow of their rivals. They did have a small smattering of success. They were competitive. Their idol identity was that of ojousama — upper class ladies. They persevered and persevered and they hit their stride in their fifth year, 2016. Making it such that they were real competitors to their rivals. And in the next year, they overtook them.

Their 10th anniversary finds Nogizaka46 at the top of the idol world. From humble beginnings to greatness, it’s been a wild ride. Let’s hope for another ten more.

おめでとう！

Link of the Day [4.01.20]

broderic on April 1, 2020

Toshiro Mifune would’ve been 100 years ago today. You can celebrate his legacy by catching a few of his films which TCM (Turner Classic Movies) will be showing all day. I think you should because you’re definitely stuck home because of the rona.

And if you don’t want to watch them all, I suggest Seven Samurai in prime time. Then stay up late to finish off the rest of his samurai epics!

http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/1565927|0/Toshiro-Mifune-100th-Birthday-Tribute-4-1.html

Happy Birthday, Nogizaka46!

broderic on February 22, 2020

Eight years ago Japanese idol group released their first single, Guru Guru Curtain 「ぐるぐるカーテン」! It wasn’t a hit.

Fast forward to now. They are filling up big domes with 40,000 cheering fans. And of course, I am such a big fan, I’m telling you this. Don’t know how I fell in love with them, but I did.

Join me in wishing the members a Happy Birthday!

Link of the Day [7.26.19]

broderic on July 26, 2019

It’s over.  I feel like somethings missing in my twitter TL.

Mizuki day.  It’s over…

What a crazy thing.  All those well wishers on twitter just kept going and going and going with sweet Mizuki goodness.  I’ve never seen twitter do that.  Well, I hope she has a lovely year coming up…

If you want to get your Mizuki goodness:

https://twitter.com/hashtag/山下美月生誕祭