Natsukashii…
I'm finally getting around to ripping the rest of my CDs and scanning the artwork. I made a deal with myself: if I just do one per day, I should have them all done by the time I plan to move, so I can put them into storage.
Anyhow, late '80s / early '90s J-pop — that is, from around the time I first got into Japanese pop culture — is sooooooo different. Much simpler and more lyrical. Right now, I'm listening to Akino Arai's first release.
I suppose it helps that she uses a lot of French.
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6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
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Re: 6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
by Nayoko-Kihara » Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:46 pm
Chubbiness finally released something.
One guess as to what the video features tons of.
One guess as to what the video features tons of.
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Re: 6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
by otaku_blue » Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:10 pm
hate the group concept. love the song.
the dance shot background reminds me of heavy rotation so ofc I like the set.
the dance shot background reminds me of heavy rotation so ofc I like the set.
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Re: 6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
by AyuHikaru » Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:13 pm
Song is really cute, I don't mind the concept really but it's lame they had to put food in the video.
They're pretty cute! Hmmm.. I may have to watch them.
They're pretty cute! Hmmm.. I may have to watch them.
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Re: 6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
by forgetmenots » Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:47 pm
Despite the food, I'm happy to see it's not just a gimmick thing, the girls are quite good dancers and I like the singing. I might have to keep an eye on them, they're adorable
I don't have many feelings either way about the concept. The fact the right now Japan is taking back Pocchari/Chubbiness and making it cute instead of undesirable is pretty interesting in general. Of course they're doing it in a rather Japan way which may not sit well with everyone, but I always remember my tiny Japanese friends constantly feeling like they needed to lose weight so if stuff like this helps girls feel like they can be pretty and successful in entertainment even if they're not stick thin than I'm all for it. Considering in the past, I don't even remember girl entertainers or idols being able to use their weight even as a gimmick...
Unrelated, but I tried to find Tommy Heavenly6's old stuff on youtube and it's like all gone. D: I was specifically looking for the terrifying craziness that is Lollipop Candy Bad Girl's PV but it's barely on the internet anywhere. It saddens me, I love her cracked up old stuff. (I still sing ChOOSe mE or Die at karaoke because of it's weirdness)
I don't have many feelings either way about the concept. The fact the right now Japan is taking back Pocchari/Chubbiness and making it cute instead of undesirable is pretty interesting in general. Of course they're doing it in a rather Japan way which may not sit well with everyone, but I always remember my tiny Japanese friends constantly feeling like they needed to lose weight so if stuff like this helps girls feel like they can be pretty and successful in entertainment even if they're not stick thin than I'm all for it. Considering in the past, I don't even remember girl entertainers or idols being able to use their weight even as a gimmick...
Unrelated, but I tried to find Tommy Heavenly6's old stuff on youtube and it's like all gone. D: I was specifically looking for the terrifying craziness that is Lollipop Candy Bad Girl's PV but it's barely on the internet anywhere. It saddens me, I love her cracked up old stuff. (I still sing ChOOSe mE or Die at karaoke because of it's weirdness)
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Re: 6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
by Moh » Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:03 am
The song is cute. Kinda "hmmm" about that concept, but I'm glad they got to release something, anyway.
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Re: 6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
by AyuHikaru » Sat Aug 30, 2014 2:20 pm
Anyone got any more information on them? I'm gonna see where they go from here. I think the concept could be good, it's really really weird that pocchari is becoming a fad of sorts in Japan but it will definitely be an interesting fad to watch for sure just to see what Japan does with it.
The girls aren't unhealthy overweight, they are just chubby, so I think it's wonderful they are trying to promote body positivity. I'm a big girl myself (Bigger than chubby for sure) and I think it's a good thing that they are teaching girls to be happy with their bodies. No, you don't have to be morbidly obese, but you don't have to be super perfect skinny either. These girls look more realistic (Not too skinny, not too fat). Definitely interested in seeing where they go.
(Ironic that my oshimen is Haruna, yeah?
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The girls aren't unhealthy overweight, they are just chubby, so I think it's wonderful they are trying to promote body positivity. I'm a big girl myself (Bigger than chubby for sure) and I think it's a good thing that they are teaching girls to be happy with their bodies. No, you don't have to be morbidly obese, but you don't have to be super perfect skinny either. These girls look more realistic (Not too skinny, not too fat). Definitely interested in seeing where they go.
(Ironic that my oshimen is Haruna, yeah?
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Re: 6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
by Moh » Sat Aug 30, 2014 3:08 pm
AyuHikaru wrote:Anyone got any more information on them?
They have member profiles on their website if that helps.
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Re: 6th Station ~Other Bands for H!P Fans~
by otaku_blue » Sat Aug 30, 2014 3:21 pm
Saihara Marino looks like that Icecream Musume member.
Really puts into perspective how helpful colour coding is in remembering members.
Really puts into perspective how helpful colour coding is in remembering members.
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