Link of the Day [2.24.17]

broderic on February 24, 2017

My love of all things Nogi leads us today to a report from the newish members, 3rd gen. You see they were involved in a stage play called 「３人のプリンツパル」or ‘3 Principal Members.’ Principal, as it is called, involves the members presenting themselves to the audience in the first act. They do a self-introduction and some sketches then some improvisations. Afterwards, the audience votes on which member will be acting in the second half. Finally, there is a third act involving all the members doing a mini-live.

There have been 3 Principals involving the original members. The second generation seems to be the red-headed step child and did not get there own to do. Only a select few of second generation members participated in Principal.

It’s a big thing for Nogizaka. I’m happy to hear that they passed through this challenge successfully. That’s what today’s link reports. Anyhow, if you’re curious, then you should click through. Perhaps, run it through Google translate, which I did, in order to read it. That is if you don’t read Japanese already.

http://books.rakuten.co.jp/event/column/nogizaka46/vol68.html

“I realized that there were some things in life that you can’t find in the afterlife.” “Like love?” “No, coffee.”

broderic on September 6, 2016

Link of the Day [9.06.16]

There are now 47 Nogis to love.

Nogizaka46 just announced their newest members this past weekend. They found another 12 girls to be the third generation of Nogizaka46.

I’m happy for them. They get to be one of the next faces of Nogizaka46, my favorite idol group. I will support them from here on out.

I’m sad for them. Idoling is a brutal business. They are starting at the bottom as novices. They must go through training in dance, singing, and idol maneuvers before they can be said to be ready. Then they face their fans who will bring their attitudes and prejudices against them.

It took the second generation almost two full years for them to all achieve full membership. Will third generation make it to full fledge membership in a shorter time? I’m not sure I have 2 years to find out…

Anyhow, I’ll support them as long as they are Nogizaka46 members. Also, even after.

Support them Japanese people. All of them!

http://www.nogizaka46.com/news/2016/09/46-3-3.php

Fukagawa

broderic on January 8, 2016

Fukagawa Mai announced her graduation from Nogizaka46 today. I am sad again.

But it’s not like she’s one of my favorites. I love ’em all. If forced to order, MaiMai would not make my top 10. From reading others, she is beloved by the fans, therefore she’s beloved by me.

She is the oldest currently of the group. It was expected that she would want to graduate soon. I wasn’t expecting anyone from the group to announce so soon after their triumph at Kouhaku. Yet, it had to happen.

The olds are leaving and the news must rise to the challenge. Will Nogizaka46 be the same?

“Chicago, 1968. The Democratic Convention. Hippies and yippies alike fill the streets, waging a war of peace against Mayor Daley’s thugs. There I was… watching it on TV in my dorm and drinking.”

broderic on September 11, 2015

Link of the Day [9.10.15]

I would post this tomorrow, but it would stop the momentum that is NewsRadio Quote Month. Err, I like to call it September also.

So today, umm, tonight, go check out Nogizaka46’s first documentary website. There’s no trailer there, so I don’t know what you’ll do there. I hope you get the Ikuchan banner. At least, it would make it worthwhile to click the link. In reality, I can’t wait for the fansubs of this one. I’ve been watching the AKB48 documentaries, and they are all good. The movies make you appreciate the hard work of the members, and they remind you that these are real humans — girls with feelings. I wish them all the best. And to work hard. I think I’m an idol otaku!

http://www.2015-nogizaka46.jp

“Dave, if I wanted to have this conversation I’d have hired that guy Siskel Ebert to do your job.”

broderic on September 9, 2015

I only realized lately that I don’t know the Undergirls or the 2nd Generation members. So frustrating. I want to support them all.

Today’s music break is a B-side off of Nogizaka46’s 7th single, “Barrette.” This song’s name is “Tsuki no Okisa,” and it was used as an opening number to the anime, Naruto. I’ve never watched it. You may have. Now, the interesting thing is that the music video for “Barrette” is one of the more darker Nogizaka46 videos. I should post it up. Show don’t write.

Ganbatte!

broderic on August 9, 2015

This has got to have been the worst and the best episode ever. I can’t believe she jumped. But I wanted to see Ikuta-chan do it.

Let’s rewind.

For Nogizaka46, they do stunts on the eve of the release of their singles. They did water training, which is standing under a water fall enduring it like a monk experiencing a zen moment. They parachuted from 1200 meters. They also did a 12 story bungie.

For promotion of their 8th single, they did the most extreme bungie jump ever. Wow!

This is why I root for these girls. I want them to do the best they can. They are trying very hard, and this is one way to see their efforts.

In previous promotions, they were very hesitant. In this one, she cried, but she went and she jumped. Rather quickly. A moment’s hesitation then — WAAAAAH — she was out there.

Now Nishino isn’t my oshimen, but watching this is enough to make one oshihen.

Link of the Day [5.22.15]

broderic on May 22, 2015

No palindromes today… 🙁

I’ve been watching some Jdoramas lately. Things on Crunchyroll, but also out there on the intertubes. While the ones I’ve watched were already complete, I’ve been catching up to a Spring 2015 Jdorama, and I can’t wait to finish this one.

It features AKB48 cutie Mayu Watanabe as an ojo-sama working in a bookstore falling in love and all. Why couldn’t she be the bookstores I haunt?

Anyhow, I thought I’d let you know why I end up not watching any American dramas. Not enough kawaii.

http://www.ktv.jp/shoten/index.html