What do you do when you’re in Hamamatsucho and you need to get to Haneda Airport?! Don’t worry, take the Tokyo Monorail. Why? Because your lovely Japanese idols said so in their new commercial! Continue reading HKT48 Promotes Tokyo Monorail in new CM
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Milky accidentally makes fun of Yukirin scandal
Whoops. What apparently started out as some 755 trolling, has unexpectedly caught Watanabe Miyuki off guard. Continue reading Milky accidentally makes fun of Yukirin scandal
Paruru giving up her salty reactions?!?!
Shimazaki Haruka seems to have been saying this quite a few times in her various media appearances: it seems she is trying to give up her salty ways!? We had a little insight into this during her last election speech, but she reaffirms again during a press conference for Papico ice cream. Continue reading Paruru giving up her salty reactions?!?!
Off to Japan and slower times!
Hey guys and gals, newcomers and old friends! Reika and I are heading out to Japan this week. Furious packing has begun.
Sashihara Rino to direct Documentary of HKT48
The Documentary of HKT48 was announced but, unlike other 48-group documentaries, this one will be directed by a member of HKT48: Sashihara Rino.
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HKT48 Tomiyoshi Asuka gets eaten by a dinosaur
Not much to say: Tomiyoshi Asuka was eaten alive during an HKT48 concert performance at Yokohama Arena. It’s a terrible day when prehistoric animals go on a mad rampage to eat your favorite Japanese idols.
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Non-AKB fans reactions to AKB Unranked Documentary, the Nonfiction
Recently, Fuji TV aired an episode of their popular documentary series, The Nonfiction, which focused on AKB48’s unranked members. Fan reactions were positive, but what did non-AKB fans think? Continue reading Non-AKB fans reactions to AKB Unranked Documentary, the Nonfiction
Akimoto: The Love Restriction is not an AKB rule
Akimoto Yasushi has said this a few times, but it has come to people’s attention again with recent current events. There is no explicit rule about love ban in AKB48 groups! Continue reading Akimoto: The Love Restriction is not an AKB rule
Nogizaka46’s Taiyo Knock new MV and CD covers
Nogizaka46’s music video for their latest single, Taiyo Knock, is now available for viewing on Youtube (if you live in Japan, that is!). CD Jackets and covers for the various versions have also been released. Continue reading Nogizaka46’s Taiyo Knock new MV and CD covers
Watanabe Miyuki: “An otaku life is a fulfilling one”
Milky fully supports your wota lifestyle. Walk with your head held high! This conversation started on Watanabe Miyuki’s 755 page, when a user asks, “What should I do to take one step toward leading a fulfilling life?”
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Stay fashionably correct with NMB48 neckties
How much do you love NMB48? Do you have to courage to share your love with the world?! Then you should have no problem wearing this: NMB48 themed neckties! Oh my. Continue reading Stay fashionably correct with NMB48 neckties
Post Script: Search Google Image for “barf ugly person” and…
Okay, so if you search for かわいい( kawaii, “cute”) in Google Image Search, we see AKB48 Member Nagao Mariya comes out near the top. If you search for “barf ugly person”, AKB48 Members also appear!! Continue reading Post Script: Search Google Image for “barf ugly person” and…
Cutest girl in all of 48 groups: Nagao Mariya!
According to Google Image Search. Very scientifically proven. For whatever reason, someone decided to type in “cute” (“かわいい, kawaii) into Google Image Search and see what happens. Continue reading Cutest girl in all of 48 groups: Nagao Mariya!
Are highly ranked AKB members really popular to the public?
For AKB48 fans, almost everybody knows who’s in the top 16, regardless of who your favorite is. However, to non-fans, how popular are the most highly ranked AKB members?
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AKB48 stars in new CMs for Papico ice cream
AKB48 starts yet another collaboration with sweets maker Glico, this time for their product line of Papico ice cream. The campaign also features a “Papiko” party game. Continue reading AKB48 stars in new CMs for Papico ice cream