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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 2: The First Battle!

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Sun Apr 22, 2018 7:07 pm

Season 3, Episode 2
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av224257 ... 7785328314
http://m.pandora.tv/?c=view&ch_userid=t ... d=56005319

Summary
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- A quick recap of the first episode; group performance, introduction of the first challenger, 20 year old Okamura Mana (岡村茉奈).
- Quick clips of footage from a release event for the 2nd single.
- Okamura Mana has dance experience stemming from childhood. She's been dancing since she was 3 years old and has done other stage work. She was a member of BsGirls, the supporting group of the Orix Buffalo baseball team; she became a member through the group's 2016 election. She was also a candidate for the idol group Dreaming Adolescence for a 2 month period, but never a regular member, and is graduating from college this year.
- Her mother (and sister?) is in the audience. The MC asks her/them a question.
- Okamura Mana nominates Hata Misaki (position #10).
- Hata Misaki is 22 years old. She's studied ballet, and has attended 100 auditions.
- Okamura performs "10nen Sakura" (10年桜) by AKB48.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKB48

- Hata performs "BiSH -Hoshi ga Matataku Yoru ni-" (BiSH -星が瞬く夜に-) by BiSH.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BiSH

- Oomori Seiko is called on to judge and name the winner of the battle.
- She chooses Hata Misaki as the winner. She will keep her position.
- Comments from winner and loser.
- It's revealed that the other three judges also chose Hata Misaki; an all-kill. She won no matter what.
- A camera briefly follows Okamura backstage as she cries.
- Footage from the 2nd single release event; graduations of Aya and Yako from LaLuce and Orin from Good Tears.
- Preview of next week: a center position challenge.
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 3: Two for The Price of One!

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:37 pm

Season 3, Episode 3
http://m.pandora.tv/?c=view&ch_userid=g ... d=56018868

Summary
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- The next challenger is introduced. Honjoh Juria (本城珠莉亜), 14 years old. She's studied classical ballet
and dreamed of Takarazuka. She was one of the winners of the 2017 SoLaDo Image Model competition, making her a generational
member of the PR group Solado Girls (ソラドガールズ) in connection to the Harajuku store "SoLaDo takeshita-dori". Season 1 challenger and current LaLuce
member Suzuki Haruka was also a winner of the 2017 SoLaDo competition and a member of the promotional unit.
- Honjoh nominates Mizuno Mana (Position #2, Double Center).
- Honjoh performs "Suiyoubi no Alice" (水曜日のアリス) by AKB48.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKB48

- Mizuno performs "Gentle Words" by Koda Kumi (倖田來未).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koda_Kumi

- Judge Yoshida Gou is called on to decide the winner.
- Yoshida announces Mizuno as the winner. She keeps her position.
- It's revealed that overall the judges were split evenly, 2 to 2. The winner was a 50/50 toss-up.
- The second challenger of the episode is revealed. Takahashi Minori (高橋みのり), 22 years old. She works part time
in a restaurant. She was previously a member of the underground idol group Tokyo NO Motion (東京NOモーション), but they disbanded
after only 9 months.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw3fR6OOWmo

- Takahashi nominates Yamamoto Runa (Position #6).
- Takahashi performs "Nijiiro" (にじいろ) by Ayaka.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayaka

- Yamamoto performs "Hadashi de Summer" (裸足でSummer) by Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nogizaka46

- Judge Uno Tsunehiro is called on to decide the winner.
- Uno announces Yamamoto as the winner. She will keep her position, her first ever spot as an idol.
- The other judges votes are revealed; they all voted for Yamamoto, she would have won regardless of judge.
- Footage of Takahashi backstage.
- Footage of Yamamoto crying with and speaking to who I assume is her father.
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 4: The First Elimination!

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Mon May 07, 2018 6:05 pm

Season 3, Episode 4
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av230714 ... 5436155629

Summary
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- Starts with the OP sequence, airing (what I think is old footage?) a performance of the 2nd generation song.
- First challenger, Nagai Honoka (永井穂花). She was previously a member of a pirate themed indie idol group Golden Age, under the name
Yasuda Honoka (安田帆花). She also appeared in several dramas; "Atsuhime" (2008), "Saito-san" (2008), "Kamen Rider Decade" (2009), and "LADY~Saigo no Hanzai Profile~" (2011).
http://www.golden-age.top/yasuda
http://asianwiki.com/Atsuhime
http://asianwiki.com/Saito_San
http://asianwiki.com/Kamen_Rider_Decade ... ai-Shocker
http://asianwiki.com/LADY_-_The_Last_Criminal_Profile

- Nagai nominates Machida Honoka (Position #7).
- Nagai performs "Shonichi" (初日) by AKB48.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKB48

- Machida performs "White Love" by SPEED.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_(Japanese_band)

- Judge Takenaka Natsumi, idol choreographer, is called on to announce the winner.
- She chooses Machida, she will keep her position.
- The other judges votes were split 2-1, with two choosing Machida and one choosing Nagai. Winning was in Machida's favor.
- The next challenger is revealed; Kurita Mao (栗田麻央). She was a member of idol trio Sakuraesse (桜っ姫) until her graduation in April 2017. She attended ESSE Dance Studio.
https://twitter.com/sakuraesse
https://www.essedancestudio.com/

- Kurita nominates Kawata Riho (Position #12).
- Kurita performs "OVER" by Little Glee Monster.
https://www.generasia.com/wiki/Little_Glee_Monster

- Kawata performs "Watashi ga Obasan ni Natte mo" (私がオバさんになっても) by Moritaka Chisato (森高千里). She falters and has to start over.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chisato_Moritaka

- Lyricist Zopp is the judge called on to announce the winner.
http://yaplog.jp/zopp/

- Zopp chooses Kurita Mao. She will immediately take over position #12, Kawata has fallen.
- Footage of reactions, crying, etc. all around. Mao walking behind everyone as they go backstage for her introduction to the group.
- Kawata's final thoughts.
- Preview for next week. Challenger that's 12 years old (but looks 9).


Personal thoughts
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- Machida shocked me. She's actually decent.
- Kawata's picture always creeped me out, so I'm not sad I no longer have to look at it when I update the first post. I love the song she chose though.
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 5: Second Elimination!

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Wed May 16, 2018 7:07 pm

Season 3, Episode 5
http://www.bilibili.com/video/av2338461 ... 4288267397

Summary
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- Starts with a recap of last week.
- First challenger is introduced; Tanaka Yuna (田中佑奈), 12 years old. She studied dance for 5 years and has been playing the electone (electronic organ) since she was 3 years old. She was a finalist in the 2016 model Narumiya Cinderella Audition.
http://girlsfes.narumiya-online.jp/cind ... 590/11041/

- Tanaka nominates Takahashi Mimi (Position #3).
- Tanaka performs "White Love" by SPEED.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_(Japanese_band)

- Takahashi performs "Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~" (Hello, Again ~昔からある場所~) by My Little Lover.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Little_Lover
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello,_Ag ... Aru_Basho)

- Judge YOU, actress, is called on to reveal the winner.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_(actress)

- YOU chooses Tanaka Yuna. She will take over position #3 immediately.
- The other judges votes are revealed, It was a 2-2 tie with two judges for Yuna and two for Mimi.
- The group performs their song with Yuna in her new position. She messes up the dance, accidentally hits herself.
- Final thoughts from Mimi backstage.
- Preview of next week. A 17 year old challenger.
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 6: Third Elimination!

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Thu May 24, 2018 8:00 pm

Season 3, Episode 6
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av23683685

Summary
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- A review of the battle victories so far.
- Comments from the 2nd generation girls on the member changes.
- Introduction of the next challenger; Shimoma Karin (下間花梨). She's an idol wota, tons of merchandise and CDs in her bedroom. Her favorites are Keyakizaka46, Nogizaka46, and =LOVE. She didn't think she could be an idol, but she was touched by the lyrics to the main first season song, "Bandwagon" and finally decided to try and become an idol.
- Shimoma nominates Odanaka Minori (Position #11).
- Shimoma performs "Seifuku to Taiyou" (制服と太陽) by Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyakizaka46

- Odanaka performs "Kirari" (キラリ) by Ikimonogakari (いきものがかり).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikimono-gakari

- Judge Nakamori is called on to reveal the winner.
- Nakamori chooses Shimoma. She will immediately take up Position #11.
- Lots of tears from the other members (as she stands awkwardly off to the side).
- Shimoma gets 40 minutes to learn the choreography for "Ai Shika Buki ga Nai" (愛しか武器がない).
- Next episode, another 17 year old challenger; Iwama Hinako (岩間妃南子).
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 7

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:31 pm

Season 3, Episode 7
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av23994221

Summary
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- Episode starts with a recap.
- Comments from the newest member and interim members.
- Introduction of the next challenger; Iwama Hinako (岩間妃南子). She plays guitar, is in a band, and is a fan of Chou Cream Rockets.
- Iwama challenges Kizaki Chisato (Position #5).
- Background footage on Kizaki; she was the leader of the Nagoya branch of the idol group Amorecarina (アモレカリーナ) until her graduation in November 2017. She performed "Yumemiru Fifteen" by S/mileage in the singing portion of her audition for the show.
- Iwama performs "I LOVE YOU" by Chris Hart (クリス・ハート).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hart_(musician)

- Kizaki performs "Romantic Ukare Mode" (ロマンティック浮かれモード) by Fujimoto Miki (藤本美貴).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miki_Fujimoto

- A member of the composing team Bugbear is called on to judge.
- He chooses Kizaki Chisato as the winner of the battle; she will keep her position.
- Comments from the challengers, and the judge on his reasoning for choosing Kizaki.
- They show the other judges choice; all of them voted for Kizaki. She was the winner regardless of which judge was called.
- The 2nd generation members perform their song.
- Previews for the next episode.
- A 2nd Unit project is announced for the 2nd generation, just like the first season.
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 7

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:20 pm

Season 3, Episode 8
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av24318730

Summary
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- Episode recap/preview.
- Comments from the MC, the judges panel, the interim group members.
- Introduction of the next challenger; Oba Yume (大場 結女). She's 17, has previous dance experience from her childhood, and works in a restaurant. It seems like she was a fan of the first season and Chou Cream Rockets.
- Oba challenges Yamamoto Luna (Position #6).
- They show a video on Luna. She was previously challenged and won her battle, though she cried afterwards and was comforted backstage by her father.
- Oba Yume performs "GIVE ME FIVE!" by AKB48.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AKB48

- Yamamoto Luna performs "Melon Juice" (メロンジュース) by HKT48.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HKT48

- Musician and produce ROLLY is the judge chosen to pick the winner.
- ROLLY announces Yamamoto Luna as the winner. She keeps her position.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolly_Teranishi

- Comments from the challenger, and his reasoning behind picking Luna.
- The other judges choices are revealed; all would have picked Luna as the winner.
- The 2nd generation performs their song.
- Advertising for the 2nd Produce Battle featuring the first generation groups, currently airing online through AbemaTV.


Personal thoughts
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I like Luna. I agree with the judges.
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 8: 48 vs 48

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:25 pm

I'll catch up on episodes in the next few days. Have a few housesitting jobs I can take advantage of.

Meanwhile, a third Last Idol Family single was announced. The title track will include all 22 members; "Suki de Suki de Shouganai" (好きで好きでしょうがない; I Like It and I Can't Help It). There will be 6 c/w songs that will be performed by shuffle units. The third track of each version (A-E) will be different.

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1. Unit: Seiri-tekina Antenna (生理的なアンテナ)
Song: Marble Topaz (マーブルトパーズ)
Members:
- Kana (Good Tears)
- Abe (LaLuce)
- Rio (Someday Somewhere)
- Midori (LaLuce/CCR)
- Honoka (Love Cocchi)

2. Unit: Masshurin (まっしゅりん)
Song: Hottoite (ほっといて; Leave Me Alone)
Members:
- Nakamura (Love Cocchi)
- Mahiro (Someday Somewhere)

3. Unit: Ruka Wakanattsun (るかわかなっつん)
Song: Yosou no Metro (予想のメトロ; Expected Metro)
Members:
- Ruka (Good Tears)
- Natsumi (LaLuce)
- Wakana (Someday Somewhere)

4. Unit: mili mili
Song: 17-sai no Tobira (17歳の扉; Door of 17 Years Old)
Members:
- Kana (Good Tears)
- Airi (Good Tears)
- Haruka (LaLuce)
- Honoka (Love Cocchi)

5. Unit: Cheka (ちぇか)
Song: Deja Vu Janai (デジャヴュじゃない; It's Not Deja Vu)
Members:
- Ishikawa (Love Cocchi)
- Reia (Someday Somewhere)
- Aimi (CCR)
- Mayu (Good Tears)
- Airi (LaLuce)

6. Unit: Hashikko wa 168 Senchi (はしっこは168せんち)
Song: Donna ni Suki de Itemo (どんなに好きでいても)
Members:
- Abe (LaLuce)
- Rio (Love Cocchi)
- Misaki (Someday Somewhere)
- Rio (Someday Somewhere)
- Midori (LaLuce/CCR)
- Momona (CCR)
- Himeri (Someday Somewhere)
- Airi (Love Cocchi)
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 8: 48 vs 48

Postby Moh » Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:08 pm

Suki de Suki de Shouganai MV:
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Re: Last Idol - Season 3, Episode 8: 48 vs 48

Postby Nayoko-Kihara » Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:45 pm

Thanks, Moh. Housesitting sick dogs does not make for as much free time as I had anticipated.
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