Digest Weekly #100 ~Thank You~

DISCLAIMER:
This Digest may not contain an Idol group that you like, or that you follow. If this post does not contain an Idol group you yourself actively follow, then my deepest apologies, but I cannot follow each and every Idol group on the planet. I am one person, and whilst I do post about groups that I like as well as groups that I barely even follow (read: BABYMETAL) that does not mean I will also actively look for news on the Idols you may follow. If I do not have the resources, I will not be able to post much or anything about them. Please respect this, as I don't have the time to go scouring across the internet for Idols that I know next to nothing about, or that I have little to no resources to. Again, I am ONE person; if I had a team behind me it would be a lot easier, however this is something that I do for me, in my own free time, because I want to. I could just as easily not do this, however I do it because I want to, and I find it fun. Thank you.

(Warning; Long, random talky bit in the beginning. Skip if you wish to)

DIGEST #100! We're onto the big digits, peeps! So, what News have our Idols delivered to us this week? Let's find out!

This week, in Idol Digest News...

MoMusu and Vegetable Juice? Whaaat? Karin grips Balls! Baseballs! Also, Karin PV Previews! Oooh La La! Abe Natsumi to release a self-cover album! Don't forget to smile! Mano Erina in a KFC CM!? Takajo Aki to star in her first drama! Perfume release a Lyric video! JKT48 still don't have their own original song, waaah! X21 and LinQ to release summer singles, and boy band news!? AND A BIT MORE!!! Are you ready to Digest for the 100th time?

Okay! Musume Digest #94 ~Ultra Late Edition~

DISCLAIMER:
This Digest may not contain an Idol group that you like, or that you follow. If this post does not contain an Idol group you yourself actively follow, then my deepest apologies, but I cannot follow each and every Idol group on the planet. I am one person, and whilst I do post about groups that I like as well as groups that I barely even follow (read: BABYMETAL) that does not mean I will also actively look for news on the Idols you may follow. If I do not have the resources, I will not be able to post much or anything about them. Please respect this, as I don't have the time to go scouring across the internet for Idols that I know next to nothing about, or that I have little to no resources to. Again, I am ONE person; if I had a team behind me it would be a lot easier, however this is something that I do for me, in my own free time, because I want to. I could just as easily not do this, however I do it because I want to, and I find it fun. Thank you.

This Week, in Idol News...

Loads of Singles are being released on June 4th! Hello! Project Vampires!? Yajima Maimi is gorgeous! Awkward S/mileage! Kikkawa Yuu is sexy! (What's New?) TIF reveal Artist Lineups! Graduations and Withdrawals!? BABYMETAL to come to the UK, and MORE! Are you ready for some Digestin'?

Okay! Musume Digest #89

Minna, what time is it? IT'S DIGEST TIIIIIMEEEE~

This Week, in Idol News...

A whole fucking bunch of Single Announcements! Sasshi opens a Twitter account! MoriMusu to hold their first performance! UUG vs. TGS!!! KojiHaru STRIPS!!! And a tad bit more! Are you ready to DIGEST!?!?!?

Okay! Musume Digest #81

Minna! Is that a Digest I see? IT'S DIGEST TIME!!!

This week, in Digest x Idol News...

Tsunku Trolls us all! Taiyou to Ciscomoon and Melon Kinenbi to return for the Hello! Pro New Year Concert! WHAT!? Morning Musume's 55th single has been announced and titled! UUG's Ayano Sato opens a fashion and cosmetics blog! SKE48 to lose members! HouPri's Shiraishi Rika to graduate! Flower to release an album! Shiina Pikarin reveals the audio for her digital song Miga Candy! And more! Are you ready to Digest?

Okay! Musume Digest #77

Minna! Digest Dayo!? Are you ready to DIGEST!!!??? Let's break it down!!! -slams guitar to the ground-

This week, in Digest News...

S/mileage and the H!P Kenshuusei change their Profile images! AKB48's Draft members are chosen! Kojima Haruna to release a Photobook! Sayumi attends the press release for Blue Rose! HouPri reveal their covers for their new single! Watarirouka Hashiritai 7 to officially disband! Two NG46 members to graduate! McBusted!!! Cheeky Parade reveal a short MV! And More!!! Are you ready to Digest?

Okay! Musume Digest #71

Everyone, Digest Dayo? What will this weeks Digest bring you?

This Week, in Idoru Digest News...

Hello! Project to release Petit Best 14 and also hold a New Years Countdown Concert! ENJ broadcasted the final episode of Idol Hour Hello! Project, boohoo!!! A heartwarming interview with Riho and Zukki! Rakuten Eagles compilation album! Juice=Juice to release their second single! DAWA starts an art column! S/mileage's 15th single announced! Sae and Mariya to officially debut in SNH48! Sexy Zone PV Preview! Kyary is a toothpaste ambassador! And more! Are you ready to Digest?

Okay! Musume Digest #70

Minna, Digest Dayo? What shall we Digest today?

In this weeks Digest...

FINALLY, some S/mileage news! Mano Erina's Photobook cover + previews released! Mano Erina will act in a live-action series? Michishige Sayumi to release a new photobook! NEW KENSHUUSEI!!!! The H!P Kenshuusei also get a TV Show! 30 Candidates selected for AKB48's Draft Kaigi! SKE to release a new single! An ex-AKB member is in a relationship!? PV previews galore! Miss iD 2014 is here, and she won't smile! And more! Are you ready to Digest today?

Okay! Musume Digest #67

THIS POST IS LABELLED AS NSFW (NOT SAFE FOR WORK) BECAUSE THERE IS A GRAVURE IMAGE IN HERE. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY, YOU KNOW?

Minna, Digest dayo? What shall we Digest today?

This week in Idol News...

Miyazakai Hayao to retire! Morning Musume's Updated Renai Revolution 21 preview is here! Nakajima Saki to release a sexy new solo DVD! Berryz new single title revealed! Akimoto Sayaka opens her official fanclub! Nozawa Rena's Team is determined! Previews and Teasers for Perfome's new album! And so much more! Are you ready to Digest?

Okay! Musume Digest #64

Minna! Digest dayo?

In this weeks Digest...

Hello! Project boom with their News! MoMusu to release a new Best-of album! Tsunku talks about MoMusu and Hello! Project! Kumai Yurina's new solo DVD digest is here! A preview for HKT48's second single MV! Up Up Girls comment on the release of their summer single! And more! Are you ready to Digest?

Okay! Musume Digest #63

Minna! Digest Dayo~?

This Week, in Digest News...

Lots of Hello! Project! Nakanishi Kana solo DVD Digest! YATTA!!! JOIN! The AKB48 and Red Cross Japan Campaign! Perfume's next album release date revealed! Babyraids' new single has been pushed back!? Up Up Girls become Samurai's! And more! Are you ready to Digest?

Okay! Musume Digest #60

Minna, Digest Dayo! Are you ready to Digest some Idol News?

In this weeks Digest...

Summer PV Previews Galore! Ayumi Ishida Photobook previews! Juice=Juice Fancub tour! Airi graces the cover of a magazine! Dream5 to release a new single! Sadako to collaborate with a manga! An Alice Project member graduates! And a bit more! Are you ready to Digest?

Okay! Musume Digest #58

Minna! Digest Dayo! Are you ready to combat and Digest?

This week in the Digest...

MoMusu to perform at Mezamashi Live! Ayumi's PB cover revealed! Otome Shinto return to release their second single! JKT48 also to release their second single! NMB48 have a successful graduation for Aina! A PV preview from the cute Tsuri Bit! And a little bit more!

Okay! Musume Digest #57

Minna! Digest Dayo~?

This week, in News to Digest...

AKB48's 32nd senbatsu single title, revealed! Ayumin photobook Previews! Kikkaren release PV previews for Aimai no Kankei! Up Up Girls to release a new single this summer! NG46 member to appear in a Fuji TV drama! StylipS' Prism Sympathy PV preview is finally here! Full previews to LinLin's new single's songs! And more!!!

Are you ready to Digest?

Okay! Musume Digest #55

It's time for the Digest! HIT IT!!!

This week in News...

NG46 RULE!!!! Everyone wants to be Yatteruchan, especially Kanananana! A sneak peak at the 12 gen MoMusu auditions, finally!? Aina busts a hip, Take-chan is ill, OH NO!!!! Twitter for Berryz!!! AND MORE!!!!

Okay! Musume Digest #53

D-D-D-DIGESTO!!!!!!

This Week in Idol News...

Tanaka Reina Graduation footage!!! S/mileage promote their second album and new single! UFP allow some H!P girls to use Twitter!? Album details released for Ono Erena and Kyary! Mari Yaguchi cheats? WHAT!? The return of Ogawa Mana! The Surprise of Team Surprise? AND MORE!!!!

Okay! Musume Digest #47

Let's D-D-D-Digest and break it down on the dance floor! 2000 people people... YEAH!

... Like heck there's 2000 people on my dance floor, haha!

Hello and welcome back to this week's digest, Chimian Army! I am your host, Chiima! The whacky and stupid blogger... who feels particularly random today. In this week's news...

Jump the break!

Okay! Musume Digest #42

It's time to Digest, Chimians! Are you ready to get your News on?

This week in News: A Crazy amount of C-ute! S/mileage domination! Whos Sengoku Minami again? Some Pokemon happiness and a little bit more! Is it time to Digest yet?

And in other random outside-of-my-blogging-life news I am ill, YAY, and also reached 101 subscribers on my youtube channel! Many thanks to the Chimian Crazies who subbed to me, I love you all and did not expect it to happen!

Video of the Week

This week's video is brought to you by E-girls!

THE NEVERENDING STORY by E-girls

Do the E-girls have to put most/all of their titles in capitals  It gives me a headache, not gonna lie, and looks as if they are forcing it down my throat... but other than that, whatever~
 I was actually confused about what video to put up this week because, let's be honest here, I have listened to a lot of music this past week and have had no favourite songs that have been on one complete loop for more than one day. I have listened to CANDY SMILE, Crazy Kanzen na Otona, THE NEVERENDING STORY, JUST IN LOVE, Te wo Nigitte Arukitai, Yudachi! Through the Rainbow, Te no Hira ga Kataru Koto and another that I will not admit to because... well, because. So yeah, a lot of songs (possibly more than this, but these are the ones I remember the most) however I have decided on the E-girls' version of THE NEVERENDING STORY because... well, just because. That and E-girls have actually dominated the list of songs that I have listened to this week artist wise. Also; CLASSIC SONG!!! So enjoy guys, and also: enjoy that video!

Poll Winner

The question I asked you all this week was this one:

Which SatoUmi group is your favourite? and you all answered! So, here's the winner that you have chosen...!

Congrats to Plumeria! Plumeria has been chosen as your favourite SatoUmi unit from the 3 new units that have been announced! Now, I wonder why...? (other than the fact that the group is full of FABULOUS members)

So once again, congrats to Plumeria! The group won the poll with 45% of your votes, so thank you for voting for Plumeria!

Here are the rest of the results, however minimal they may be!

Dia Lady 36%

Mellow Quad 22%

Now, am I right in guessing that people are seriously disappointed with Mellow Quad because, and this is just my opinion, Miyabi is in another effing unit as well as the fact that only one member (Chissa) is not a part of the Satoyama units and the other four are? Yeah, it's a piss take, I know, but what can ya do?

Anyways, that's all for randomness galore, now let's get onto the real part of the Digest! INCOMING!!!

NEWS OF THE WEEK

The short MV for Kitahara Sayaka's up-coming Best of Album, titled Haru no Graduation, has been revealed! Please check out the sweet and simple video!

I hate the lighting, but the simplicity is very sweet and reminds me of spring, so thank goodness the title works in favour of the MV! The song is also quite pretty!

... So does this mean that Sayaka is graduating from her role as a voice actress for the anime?

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S/mileage will hold mini-lives and handshake events at Tower Records Shibuya on March 19th and TOKYO BAY Lala Port on March 21st 2013.

The cuteness will explode everyone! Look forward to a sweet spring mini-live, fans of S/mileage!

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Here is a sneak peak at the covers to THE Possible's up-coming single, Zenryoku Banzai!! My Glory!. Please check them out!

I like the solo shot covers, but I really like the group one too. Very nice!

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Juice=Juice have announced the title of their first Indies single. The single will be titled Watashi ga iu Mae ni Dakishimenakya ne and will be a cool and sexy song.

I'm glad that they are taking a different route to the cute and quirky S/mileage... but these girls are heading into C-ute's sexy domain! NO!!!

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Up Up Girls will perform at SmilexSongs Idol Matsuri on March 26th 2013.

Idol Matsuri!? I want to go!!!

Oh, and another group and a solo artist will be here too. I have a feeling I should know who that group is... IT'S SANMYU!!!!

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S/mileage will hold another mini-live and handshake event at MEGA WEB on March 22nd 2013.

This is a nice amount of promotion for the single, I'm a happy wota. Too bad I can't go to see Rina or Kananananananananana in action.

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The radio preview for C-ute's up-coming single Crazy Kanzen na Otona has been released. Please check it out and see just how crazy it is!

... It's not crazy, but whatever, it's still good and continues to show the groups growth as a more mature, sexier C-ute! I like! AND DAMN, Mai looks hot!

This reminds me of Kiss Me! Aishiteru and some other song... I forget which haha

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C-ute have left a video comment for Gekiden Geki Hello Special performance Sakura no Hanataba. Please check it out!

The girls all look very refreshing in their sakura blazers, don't they? I want one! And Nakky looks as sweet as pie!

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Kawaii Girl Japan have released the second part to their long interview with Mano Erina and her manager. Please check it out!

The last half is a very sweet and rather sentimental interview, and it makes me feel that happy that Mano was able to have such a good manager. They have a lovely relationship, and it's sweet that Mano seemed to rely on her.

Hopefully you can all take a look at the article and have a read!

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Naaboudoufu@Nana appears in Kawaii Girl Japan's next segment of Can't Stop Loving Idols! with Uramasa of Fudanjuku. Please check it out and see what Nana says about her fans!

I was surprised to see this in my Twitter newsfeed, but I thoroughly enjoyed the segment with Nana! I like how she calls her way of speaking 'chilli pepper' and also how she gives her fans member colours so that the audience isn't just filled with pink lights. How cute!

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A trailer for Pokemon the Movie: Extreme Speed Genesect: Mewtwo's Awakening has been revealed, and shows the return of Mewtwo for the fans. The trailer also introduces the short that will accompany the movie which will mark the debut of new Eeveelution, Sylveon. Please check it out!

MEWTWO!!!!!!!!! OMG WELCOME BACK!!!

SYLVEON!!! I PREFER YOUR JAPANESE NAME!

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On March 5th 2013, Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome held a press conference in Tokyo where they announced that they would release their major debut single, Baito Fighter (or Byte Fighter), under Warner Music Japan on May 8th 2013. The song had been chosen out of 200 demo tracks.

The press conference started with the introduction of the 12 main members. The 8 members who are chosen by popular vote of their customers are called “weekly ranking” and they are Aikawa Ayano, Moroboshi Azuna, Kawaoto Yumi, Aoshima Karen, Hario Arisa, Hirosawa Mai, Kumamoto Miwa, and Asakura Yuri. The label staff chose Taiga Hana and Hanano Yuuka as the “maker waku”, and AD Nagisa and Suzumi Hinano were chosen by the staff as “bakusute” - Tokyohive

Baito Fighter? Sounds pretty damn hardcore to me!

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Akihabara Backstage Pass will hold a White Day event running from March 8th until the 14th.

White Day! How cute. Hopefully the guests of the Cafe will enjoy a sweet day with their beautiful Idols and spend plenty of time with them!

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S/mileage will hold a mini-live and handshake event at the Nico-Nico Douga studio on March 15th 2013.

Holy Moly, Nico Nico Douga!

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Koe Pota have interviewed Kitahara Sayaka! Please check it out!

I don't understand what it says, but hey, the pictures are beautiful! Check it out even if it's only for the Kitahara eye candy!

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The CM for C-ute DVD Magazine Vol.30 has been uploaded. Please check it out!

Nakky is gorgeous, as are Chisato and Airi. Also, those uniforms! <3

Is Nakky meant to be a 'Hime' character? She's wearing a bow and lace with he uniform!

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Tasaki Asahi's performances of her debut songs, Rolling Days and Tegami from the H!P Winter 2013 performances have been uploaded to the Satoyama youtube channel. Please check them out and discover which song is your favourite when performed live!

I prefer Rolling Days live, surprisingly. I love the passion she has when on the piano, she really gets into it! You go, girl!

Tegami is still freakin' beautiful, no matter how many times I listen to it.

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Iikubo Haruna has been featured on the cover of Weekly Famitsu Taiwan. Please check out the cover and fall for Haruna's innocent beauty!

Beautiful... just so beautiful. And yes, I have been waiting for her to appear on the cover at some point... patiently, actually XD

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Kawaii Pateen Report Akihabara #11 has been released with another segment from Backstage Pass! Please check it out for new fashion points and tips from cute Idols!

I like these reports because I'm extremely interested in the cute Japanese style o clothing girls wear. I think they dress so nicely, I am jealous!

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The cover to Hello! Project BEST SHOT!! Vol. 20. Please check out the naturally pretty cover!

I would never buy this for the simple fact that Momoko is on the cover, if I have to be bluntly honest with you all xD

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The limited edition Wani books cover for Suzuki Airi's compilation photo book has been released, so please take a look and succumb to Airi's beauty.

To think she's already 18... Yum!

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SKE48's Hata Sawako has announced her graduation from the group. She will leave at the end of March in order to pursue a career in voice acting.

“When I was 21, I almost gave up on my dream to be a voice actress, but SKE48 was like a bridge that led me all the way to here today. Because of SKE48, I can continue pursuing my dream.” - Hata Sawako

Sawako joined SKE48 in 2010 and was able to participate as a part of the unit NO NAME and voice act for AKB0048.

... I want to play a certain song, but I have overused it. Anyway, good look Sawako, even though I have no idea who you are!

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AKB48 have released a short documentary of their project Dareka no Tame ni Project. The documentary shows their activities as they help to raise funds and support those affected by the 2011 Tohaku Earthquake. Please take a look at the video.

It's heart warming, so please take a look and consider offering donations through the website where you can also download the free charity song Tenohira ga Kataru Koto which will be available from March 8th 2013.

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The radio preview for GREEN FIELDS' next single, Tokai Inaka no Kare has been uploaded! Please check it out and see what you think of the up-beat song!

It's very country, isn't it? Luckily it isn't as boring as Boys Be Ambitious was and has a lot more personality put into it I think.

Also; IS THAT A HARMONICA I HEAR?

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A full radio preview o S/mileage's b-side song Doushiyo has been revealed. This will be the coupling song for their up-coming single Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita.

I wasn't expecting this song to be as cool as it is. The opening took me aback actually, but it reminds me of a heavy game theme tune that is extremely appealing to me. I like it, though it feels very C-ute and not much like a S/mileage song. But I like it.

It's funky, and again, very game-like in how it sounds. I love the effects used too to enhance that game-like feel of the song.

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(From Top Left to Bottom Centre: Type A, B and C)

The covers to Takahashi Minami's debut solo single Jane Doe have been revealed. The song is said to be a rock-ballad and will be used as the ending theme for the Drama series Saki. The single will be available in stores from April 3rd 2013.

I like the covers, though I don't think that they are really anything special; they actually have that AKB48 vibe to it... then again, she is a part of AKB48. Type C is probably my favourite, even if the sun bothers me haha.

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Middle School based Idol group Otome Shinto have revealed the short MV for their debut singles coupling track, TOKIMEKI☆PARADOX. The MV is a simple concert shot.

... this isn't an MV, it's just the track put over the concert version to hide how terrible their live voices may be.

Also, yellow and blue are popular.

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Momoiro Clover Z have unveiled the visuals for their up-coming 2nd album 5TH DIMENSION. So far, only 3 images have been revealed and are said to represent 'evolution' through the thorny masks that the girls wear. The mystery behind the three visuals will apparently be revealed soon through Momoiro Clover Z's special website, so please be sure to check it out.

When I first saw one of these images, it was on Facebook. I actually thought that it was a cool new Indies group or a new BiS single or something... I seriously did not think that it was MomoClo Z, but my goodness... How cool!!!

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There will be a Morning Musume 6th Generation fan club tour as well as solo tours for Tanaka Reina and Michishige Sayumi.

I can understand Reina having a solo tour because she will be leaving soon, and I can understand why they will have a 6th gen tour, but why a solo tour for Sayu...?

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Naaboudoufu@Nana will star in the Alice in Deadly School - Alternative stage play. Former C-ute member Arihara Kana will also be a part of the stage play.

WOW, Nana is looking smoking hot! My lord Gaki, I have never seen someone so... okay I have, but damn she has some attitude going on and it's helluva sexy!!!

Anyone wanna buy me tickets to Japan to just go and see this stage play?

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UF Licks Episode 4 is available for everyone to view, so please check it out for this weeks update in Up-Front Idol news!

Yasuda Kei and Tasaki Asahi return for another segment of Up-Front News for everyone to enjoy, as well as some performances from acts from the recent SATOYAMA in YOKOHAMA Music Festa. There is also an itnerview with Yajima Maimi and Okai Chisato of C-ute that everyone can enjoy, as well as clips of Tasaki Asahi performing her new song under the SATOYAMA program! Please have fun watching everyone!

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Idol groups Idoling!!!, Up Up Girls, C-ute, Naaboudoufu@Nana, SUPER☆GiRLS and BiS will all be performing at Nico Nico Douga's Vho Kaigi Party 2 on April 27th 2013.

I am not surprised that Nana is there, considering Nico Nico is where she gained popularity, or C-ute for that matter... they seem to have a lot to do with Nico Nico now that they are more known for their dances and such. Actually, it is nice to see that two UF based groups are there and another Tsunku managed Idol. Nicely done~

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The cover to Juice=Juice's debut Indies single Watashi ga Iumae ni Dakishimenakyane has been revealed, so please take a look!

The cover reminds me of Ren'ai Hunter in style, and so does the font. It's simple and the girls are holding the fruit that represents them. I love how Melon-chan looks so bored and indifferent, as if she's asking 'Seriously? I'm an effing MELON?'. Ringo-chii is adorable, I like her.

... Yeah, I can't be bothered to learn their names. Not even Yuka's right now or even Karin's.

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A website for the drama series Minna! Esper Dayo! which features Mano Erina has been created. Mano will play as Asami Sae, a character who is indecent and different to Mano's usual roles of pure and sweet characters. Please take a look at the website!

I like the website, it looks really cool and dark, something that I was not expecting. Mano looks as gorgeous as ever of course. I urge everyone to check it out by clickig the first source link!

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It has been announced that Up Up Girls will perform at ~24 Hours Non Stop~Tokyo Irie Connection 2013 on May 4th 2013.

Does this mean that Up Up Girls will be performing for 24 hours without stopping? Or at least switching for breaks like BiS did?

Oh wait, BiS and Cheeky Parade are also there, meaning that groups will take turns I guess?

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Up Up Girls have released DO THE Harlem Shake (Japanese Idol Edition2). Please check it out.

OVERKILL!!!!

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There will be individual handshake events for the release of Crazy Kanzen na Otona. Pre-order tickets from/through Chara-Ani only.

I would go to Chissa's. And Nakky's. And Mai's, and I would tell all three of them how hot they look.

And also tell Chisato she has Soccer Mom hair.

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There will be a Crazy Kanzen na Otona box set available. It will include a ticket for a photo-op event.

I want a photograph with them all, minus Maimi.

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It has been announced that S/mileage will perform on stage for the PON! event on March 30th 2013. Tokyo Girls' Style, DISH// and SanMyu will also be present.

How I know who SanMyu is is beyond me ._. Anyways... CONGRATS, S/mileage are actually doing stuff! Actually they always do stuff, they're promoted quite well, they just have songs and MV's I don't care about any more

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C-ute will hold Cutie Circuit 2013 events on May 3rd and 4th. Please anticipate the events!

If you can go, GO!!! Please check out Nakky, Mai and Chissa in all of their sexy glory~

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The Digest for Morning Musume's DVD Magazine Vol.48 has been released, so please check it out and enjoy!

This digest only leads me to wonder just why the HELL Mizuki does not have a photobook; Hi UFP, she actually has, er, decent looks and boobage. GIVE ME PB NAO!!!

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A preview to Berryz Days 6 has been uploaded to the UF fanclub page. Please check it out!

Too much Momo, a wonderful amount of Chinami, too little everyone else in my own awful opinion~

Actually pigtails brat was tame in this IMO

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The Digest to Ishida Ayumi's fanclub event DVD has been uploaded, so please take a look and enjoy the preview!

Kanon is amazing, Errpon is getting better and wow, Ayumi did not kill my ears through yelling! She's actually controlling her voice... kinda~

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Sengoku Minami comments on the release of Up Up Girls single, SAKURA DRIVE/Dateline. Be sure t check it out!

My first thoughts were: '... who?' and then '... Oh, that one with the bad hair'. No idea why...~

Prepares for the onslaught of angry fans

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The regular edition cover to Suzuki Airi's upcoming compilation photo book has been revealed, so please take a look at it

Is the 18 on the cover meant to represent her age? I bet it is.

... Why did I notice that? xD

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Hello! Project Station Episode 6 is now available for everyone to watch, so tune in and enjoy~

Maasa returns as our lovely host of the month and updates on the recent happenings in the UF family including a performance by the delectable C-ute and their sexy new song, Crazy Kanzen na Otona, a performance from Morning Musume and their fierce new song Brainstorming where they all actually perform live!? SAY WHUT NAO? We also have a one shot solo ver. of Cinderella Revolution and Samui ne in all her squeaky glory as well as the performance of Juice=Juice and their debut single. YAY!!!

All in all? A damn good watch, because there are a damn lot of performances. HURRAH!!!

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And that is all we have time for this week, Chimians of mine! Hopefully you will stay tuned for next week. If not... then okay~

Ja ne for now, Chimian dears!

Chiima~

PING!!! Idolminded Recommended Reading: arch 12th, 2013

Okay! Musume Digest #41

D-D-D-DIGEST TIME! And a Happy March as well!

The first Digest of the month, guys! Ad also another Digest filled with glorious Idol news for you all to enjoy, so yeah... sit back and enjoy!

This week in news: Takahashi Ai gets married! Plenty of S/mileage and Berryz! Pretty Cure is still around!? Ono Erena is alive still, yaaay! The Harlem Shake makes its way into my Idol Newsfeed! And more!!! Are you ready to digest?

Video of the Week

Yudachi! Through the Rainbow by Up Up Girls

So this week it has pretty much been me, myself and this song. I don't listen to Up Up Girls in general because... well, I don't, however my friend introduced me to Yudachi! Through the Rainbow from Up Up Girls' third Indies single and I fell in love, so this week I have pretty much been listening to this song. Okay, I have a few other songs I listened to, but this one became the looped song that I always went back to. It's fun, addictive and just amazing! I love the vocals, the arrangement and the happiness it brings me! It's a cute and fun song, and definitely worth a listen if you haven't heard it before.

Picture of the Week

Zukki's a Pimp, just look at how confident she is in her women.

Mizuki's boobs are boss in this... wait, why the hell did I say boss? MEH!

Poll of the Week

This week's poll (it's been a while, poll baby!) is here to ask you about the recent SatoUmi Movement groups that have been introduced! Okay, so there are only three options, but who cares right now? Anyway, the question this week will be...

Who is your favourite SatoUmi Unit?

It's as simple as that! As always I will allow you guys to vote multiple groups, though obviously there are very few to choose from this time around, but oh well... So, who is your favourite unit of the three? Choose wisely!

And now let's get into the important part! GO!

NEWS OF THE WEEK

It has been announced that Takahashi Ai will star in a new stage play titled Moshimo Kokomin ga Shusho wo Erandara. The video shows Takahashi Ai promoting the play at a press conference.

I'm happy for Ai, she is doing really well in her stage plays and I am glad that she is so successful as a theatre actress! Well done Ai for getting a starring role!

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The covers to S/mileage's next single Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita have been revealed! The covers show a very natural and simple look to the cute S/mileage members!

These covers remind me of C-ute more than anything, however they look very nice, I like the light look. It's really nice and appealing for someone like me. Well done, graphics designers!

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It has been announced that Fukuda Kanon will be in Weekly Shounen Champion. It will be out on March 14th 2013.

Hopefully many fans will buy a copy of the magazine to see their Idol and see her pictures! Knowing Kanon, she will look just like a princess!

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S/mileage will be in BLT and Monthly Entame. Please look forward to the releases!

Two magazine releases? Or at least I think that they are magazines... either way, two releases is amazing news! Nicely done, UFP!

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It has been revealed that Akihabara Backstage Pass will hold a Girl's Festinal Hinamatsuri from February 27th until March 3rd 2013.

By the time I release the Digest this will technically be old news, however I find it surprising that Akihabara Backstage Pass are hosting an event like the one that Hello! Project are holding. Either way, it is good promotion for the girls and will allow fans and the public to know more about them and to introduce them to the Cafe and Idols.

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It has been announced that tarento Yaguchi Mari and Hello! Project trainee's Yoshihashi Kurumi, Ichioka Reina, Murot Mizuki and Tanabe Nanami will take part in the Ikinukukiseki ~Juunenme no Negai stage play. It will run from April 4th until April 9th 2013.

I didn't know that Marippe acted. Weird... well whatever, it'll be fun to see just how much taller the kids are next to her! Muahahaha!!!

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A video showing Morning Musume rehearsing for the Hello! Project Hinamatsuri has been uploaded to the MoBeKiMaSu youtube channel. Please check it out to see how the girls do!

Riho actually sounds controlled and good! She has learnt how to sing properly! YES!!!

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S/mileage's 2nd generation will hold a Fanclub event on April 14th 2013.

A chance to actually hear Kana and Rina sing... maybe. Also, there will be an event at night for all Meimi fans to attend, titled 'Night-time Dinner party with Meimi, bring bare necks...'

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A clip from THE Possible's first weekly Acoustic Live has been uploaded to the TNX channel. Please check it out and enjoy!

Very beautiful singing, I really hope that Tsunku continues to use these girls and promote them more. They have great talent!

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Please check out Up Up Girls on the cover of De☆View Magazine!

They look gorgeous guys, and my gosh those legs! Leggy leggy leggy love *^*

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The covers and tracklist to Kitahara Sayaka's up-coming best of album Haru no Graduation have been revealed! Please check them out!

Track List:

1. HAJIKE-YO!

2. Gamushara

3. Haru no Graduation

4. Kanari Junjou

5. Yume no Katamari

6. Natsu ga Owacchau

7. Madogawa kara Ai wo Komete 

8. Kinou no Kaze wa Doko Fuku Kaze

9. Yappa Seishun

10. Aijou Jounetsu Neppuu

11. Natsu ga Yattekuru

DVD Track List:

1. Yappa Seishun (MV)

2. Kanari Junjou (MV)

3. HAJIKE-YO! (MV)

4. Natsu ga Yattekuru (MV)

5. Haru no Graduation (MV)

I was wondering when more news on the album would come out and I am honestly happy that the covers and track list are finally here, however I am extremely disappointed in the covers; the cartoon image ruins it and just takes away from the simplistic beauty of Sayaka. Then again it is for an anime, but you know... it's ruining the cover.

I find it tacky, and it may just be me...

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Ono Erena will release her 4th solo single on March 6th 2013. The single is titled Kimi ga Anohi Waratteita Imi wo and will be Erena's first release of 2013. Once again Erena has written the lyrics for the title track of the song, and has explained that the theme for the single is Pop Rock Girl. The song was recorded with a band for the first time, and the covers express the 'past', 'present' and 'future' of Ono Erena to show that she is moving forward into the future.

I was wondering when the covers and such would come out, and from what I can see, I really like how they look; especially Limited C! It's very bright and does look like Erena is heading into the future. I also like that she has themed the covers, too. The theme works well!

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S/mileage's Fukuda Kanon, Nakanishi Kana and Tamura Meimi present their release for Mac People Magazine. Please check it out!

Kanananananananananana is promoting stuff! It makes me happy! Also, if you buy soon, you will get a free 'dinner with Meimi, Wota Speciaru', or at least, Meimi will get a free dinner...

The offer is not real XD

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Here is a brand new Kawaii Pateen Report in Akihabara! Please enjoy as the Backstage Pass girls go through their fashion tips for the viewers!

Another cute report for everyone! I love that it has English subtitles, it helps me haha! I am really useless at understanding Japanese sadly. Also, the Backstage Pass girls are super adorable and it gives us a chance to see them!

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The Hello! SATOYAMA Life DVD covers for Volume 1 and 2 have been revelaed! They are also up for pre-order on e-Lineup!

The covers are really simple... in fact I want to fire the damn graphics designers! Stop being so cheap, UFP!

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It has been announced that the Hello! Project store in Shibuya will be closing, however a new store will be opened up in Akihabara. The grand opening will be on March 30th 2013.

I was surprised when I saw the news because I originally thought it was closing, not re-opening, however I am pleased to see that it is opening up in Akihabara, one of the main shopping centrals for Otaku, Wota and fashionista's. This will be great for Hello! Pro because there will be more people and possibly a bigger store! I am glad that they are re-opening, it makes me happy.

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Kawaii Girl Japan have an English translated interview with Mano Erina. The first part has already been posted and there will be two parts to this interview. Please take a look at the interview when you can!

This interview is sweet and focuses on Erina and her relationship with her manager more than anything. It's a very casual, loving kind of interview. It's an enjoyable read, so please check it out!

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A preview to GIRLS NEWS nexxt episode featuring Hello! Project has been released. The preview shows making of scenes for Berryz Kobou's Asian Celebration and S/mileage's next single Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita. The main guest for the episode is Katsuta Rina.

Please check out the preview if you are at all curious about the next episode! Also, I am so pleased that Rina is being interviewed! Yay!!!

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Kikkawa Yuu's second original album has been announced and will titled Two YOU. It will be released on April 24th 2013. A DVD Music Clips Volume. 1 will also be released on the same day.

This is amazing news for Kikka fans, and amazing news for Kikka herself. Hopefully her album will be filled with amazing songs that all her fans can enjoy. Please reserve a copy if you can!

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Kumai Yurina and Sugaya Risako will have a joint handshake event to promote Asian Celebration on March 12th 2013.

As always, to all fans within the area please go and support the girls and meet your Idols in person!

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Sayashi Riho, Ishida Ayumi, Fukumura Mizuki, Kudo Haruka and Iikubo Haruna will take part in the Gogaku Yuu stageplay that will run from July 12th until July 23rd 2013.

I seriously hope that the order of which the girls were announced for the stageplay is not the importance of their roles, because Riho is a terrible actress in my opinion. Ayumi on the other hand is pretty damn good... then again, they were only grunting for Stacies. Whatever, I am happy that Kudo (a good actress) and Iikubo (who makes freaky faces, that's cool) are in it too! And Fukumura. She's yummy!

I wonder what the play is about...?

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The Cabbage Patch Kids promote the Satoyama Quiz Rally for mobile phones on the official SATOYAMA channel! Please check out the video!

I do wonder how these two are the most popular unit...

I will forever question it, won't I?

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There will be a SATOYAMA Movement MUSIC CLIPS on sale at the up-coming events at Yokohama Pacifico.

Why not on CDJapan or Neowing? I might want to buy it, you never know...

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Episode 3 of UF LICKS has been uploaded, including footage of a live band recording for LoVendoЯ's new single as well as C-ute's Yajima Maimi and Okai Chisato as guests. There is also a clip of Yajima Maimi's solo PV for Ame. Please enjoy!

The episode is quite good, much like any other episode from UF LICKS, though I feel that we have more interesting content this time around. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy! Please take a look!

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JapaDOL has a special feature on Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome and also features other groups, introducing Idol Culture to foreign fans.

This program seems really fun and I like that it is introducing foreign fans to Idol culture and how it works. This is also the first episode of what may be a series. It also helps that the presenter, Kaori, can speak English and also understand Japanese, and she is also a member of Bakusute Sotokana Icchome, so she knows what she's talking about. It's pretty darned interesting if you ask me!

Please check it out! It is a fun watch and I like that the presenter is an Idol herself. Note; Kaori is the presenter for this episode only it seems. There will be different presenters for different groups (possibly).

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The CM's for Hello! Pro DVD Volume's 35 and 36 have been released.

As always, the CM's are filled with fun and cute antics from the girls, giving us a good look at what to expect from the DVD's if you potentially buy them. The first CM is very cute an cheerful, and the second CM seems to focus a lot on the girls talking to Tsunku and generally being funny.

Please check out the CM's and think about ordering!

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On February 27th, popular AKB48 member Shinoda Mariko attended the opening event for her original brand's store opening at Lumine Est Shinjuku. The brand name is ricori. All clothing for the brand was designed and produced by Mariko herself. Aside from opening her store in Tokyo, Shinda is also set to open two store up in Osaka.

Oh, wow, well done Mariko-sama! I would bitch about some of her clothing choices, but honestly, I don't care about fashion, and also fashion is subjective, so can't say much there. I am happy for her though, because being in AKB48 has helped her to achieve a massive dream she may have never accomplished alone. Well done, oldie!

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It has been announced that AKB48 have created another charity song titled Tenohira ga Kataru Koto for the Tohaku Earthquake, and will begin distributing the the song for free on March 8th 2013. In addition to this, the Idol group along with sister groups SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48 will also donate money to the Japan Red Cross by holding charity performances at their respective theatres on March 11th, two years exactly since the disaster.

Has it really been 2 years? It's relly shocking even now what happened, but I am glad that AKB48, one of the most well known and (still, surprisingly considering their scandals and such) popular Idols groups in Japan are doing all they can by creating a new charity song and also continuing to donate money to the cause

Hopefully all fans will check out the song when it is released. The source will include more details concerning the release, so please check it out when it is available.

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It has been revealed that S/mileage will be the 'Scramble Guest' at HMV Idol Gakuen 7 on March 20th and March 30th 2013 along ith Dempagumi.inc as Special guests and Baby Raids. The main acts will be 9nine, Tokyo Girls' Style and Cheeky Parade.

This may be a really fun event, especially with such a great lineup! There's a nce mix of groups there, and I am happy to see that 9nine and TGS are there as well as Cheeky Parade! Again, a nice mix of different Idol groups who all have different styles in music and clothes!

I want a ustream... even if I do dislike ustreams now XD

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S/mileage will hold a mini-live and handshake event at Venus Fort on March 24th 2013 to promote their up-coming single.

Of course there would be a mini-live! Any chance to go and see Rina + The others up-front... gehehe...

Oh lord me and my crappy puns haha!

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The Hinamatsuri festival rehearsal video for Berryz Kobou has been uploaded to the mbcms youtube channel, so please check it out!

Sadly, Momochi and her disgusting pigtails are still around. EW!

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C-ute's rehearsal footage for the Hinamatsuri festival has been uploaded to the mbcms channel, so please check it out and watch as the girls work hard!

I am seriously glad that they have chosen quite a few up-beat songs fro C-ute as opposed to the boring-ass Kono Machi shite.

I swear I am sometimes too mean... hehe.

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On March 2nd 2013 AKB48 member Nakaya Sayaka announced her graduation from the group. She will graduate from AKB48 after the upcoming theatre performance on March 6th 2013. Her reason for her graduation is so that she can pursue a career as a voice actress. She will also be leaving her Talent agency Mousa in order to pursue her career.

Today on March 2nd, I announced the following during the theater performance… 

I, Nakaya Sayaka, will be graduating from AKB48 after the theater performance on March 6. 

I’m really sorry for this sudden announcement.
I’ve been thinking about graduation since I was ranked in the general election… no, actually, since long before that. 

However, it was just so much fun to work with the members, and I was just happy to see your smiles. 

Honestly, I was too dependent on this comfortable environment.
But, I have finally found something that made me determine to graduate. It is a Seiyuu audition for my favorite anime. 

There is no guarantee for me to get the part, but that’s something I really want to try. I wanted to do it even if I had to abandon this favorable environment. 

Not only AKB48, but I will also leave my agency Mousa. That’s because there is a qualification for the audition that you should not belong to any agency. 

I’m sorry for the sudden announcement. This will be me starting over from scratch, but I’m sure I can hang in there, because of what I’ve done up until now. 

Please continue to support Nakaya Sayaka from here on. 

Nakaya Sayaka

MUSICU, STARTO!!!



Okay, jokes aside, that is honestly really sad but also great. It's a big risk for Sayaka, however risks are needed in life in order to obtain dreams, and hopefully she will be able to do it Best of luck, girl I don't know!

And also, a little bitch: This is announced 4 DAYS BEFORE SHE LEAVES! Was this a jump decision or are AKB management sore, like UFP were when Saki apparently announced her desire to leave in May, but we only got a 3 day effing notice? I fucking hate that, UFP are dicks, urgh

I hope it isn't like that, but most likely it is...

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The (supposed) single outfits for C-ute's next single have been revealed, so revel in their glorious sexiness!

FISHNETS!!! LEGS!!! Shorts... NAKKY!!!!

My lord my nose will bleed if they look this hot in the actual MV...

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MAiDiGi TV and TohoChannel have reported on the stage play The Wedding Singer which starred Takahashi Ai. Please check them out!

If you like question-based reports, then MAiDiGi TV's is simply all questions about the stage play, whilst TohoChannel actually have footage from the final day of the play from the cast bowing and then comments from the cast members in costume. Everyone, please watch that one to see Ai in a wedding dress!

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More footage of The Wedding Singer press release has been uploaded via MAiDiGi TV's channel, so please check it out!

I think that this one highlights just how well the cast get along together. Yaaay!

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Kanaloco has uploaded footage from the first day of the SATOYAMA Movement Hinamatsuri event. Please check it out!

Was it just me who thought that the Hinamatsuri festival for Satoyama would be held, uh... outside???

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Wada Ayaka has been revealed to be the next Idol DJ for Idol Hour Hello! Project on Enjoy Network Japan!

Okay, why did I stop listening to that radio show? Other than being lazy and an abundance of work?

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MAiDiGi TV have uploaded footage from the Hinamatsuri event of Berryz Kobou. The footage also contains a special announcement that Berryz Kobou's new song will be the cheer song for Pretty Cure's new Pretty Cure All Star movie! Congrats to Berryz Kobou!

I was really hoping that Maiha would return, I wanted to finally see her in action... and Pretty Cure's still around!?

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The official profiles for Juice=Juice have been created! Please check them out!

I love that their necklaces, earrings and bracelets are their image colours. I also love the simple and casual style of their outfits!

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Here is a preview of Suzuki Airi in Weekly Playboy, sporting a sweet and gentle Highschool girl look!

Airi, why aren't you in a bikini? I want you in a bikini...

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Up Up Girls have released a video of the girls doing the Harlem Shake. Want to see what happens? Then please check it out!

I like the one in a bikini/underwear and the girl in the glasses with whatever the hell that costume is! XD

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It has been announced that S/mileage will hold their second fanclub bus tour on May 11th and 12th 2013. Th application deadline is April 5th!

Awesome news for the S/mileage fans! Hopefully you guys will be able to go on the bus tour if you're in Japan at the time... or we can patiently await the DVD!

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JIJIPRESS have released footage rom Music Festa Vol.0 presented by SATOYAMA movement in YOKOHAMA. Footage includes LoVendoЯ's debut and also features Tsunku, Tasaki Asahi and other up-front artists. Please check it out if interested!

Yossie should totally be a part of LoVendoЯ, just saying. She would fit in better than Winky and her short arse. Also, Yossie's rendition The PEACE is Heavenly I tell you, and just so damn perfect.

LoVendoЯ's first song sounds pretty damn boring o-O

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Kamei Eri came to see and support Takahashi Ai during her performance for The Wedding Singer.

KAMEI ;A;

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UFZS celebrate their 2nd Anniversary and Up Up Girls leave their comments for WEB! Please check out the video with English subtitles!

Okay I love Akari haha, wanting to take that Leader position! And I like the girls' ambition to do a street live in Korea. It's a fun watch, so please check it out everyone and support UFZS more this year like you did last year!

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Tsugunaga Momoko will hold a public recording event for her Radio show on March 30th 2013.

Oh cool. Too bad I don't care though.

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Here is the 15 second Spot for C-ute's up-coming stage play! Please check it out!

Why does Maimi look high? Oh wait, that's how she usually looks.

Chisato's death glare!!! Arrrgh!!!

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Berryz Kobou will hold mini-lives and handshake events on March 14th and 15th 2013.

YAY FOR PROMOTION of ugly-ass costumes and a pretty cool song!

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There will be Berryz Kobou x Pretty Cure collaboration posters in various Tokyo stations from March 11th until the 17th 2013. Please check them out if you can!

Pretty Cure would stomp all over Berryz and their tacky costumes with the amount of girls they have...

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JIJIPRESS have released footage from the recent Hello! Project SATOYAMA Hinamatsuri with a focus on Berryz Kobou.

Okay so let me ask; Berryz get a damn Hinamatsuri for their 10th year, but for 15 years as MM they get a plain concert? Urgh...

OH MY GOSH JUICE=JUICE PREVIEW!!!! AND A C-UTE PREVIEW!!! And why are the Juice=Juice members still singing with the Kenshuusei? I'm sorry but whuuut?

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On March 3rd it was announced that Momoiro Clover Z's 'younger brother' group DISH// would make their major debut in June this year from Sony Music records! It has also been revealed that their major debut single, I Can Hear, will serve as the ending theme for the new season of anime NARUTO Shippuden this April. Please look forward to their debut!

I have no idea who you are, but you're adorable, all of you. Are you as crazy as your older sisters, though? Because I might avoid you if you are...

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It has been revealed that Kawashima Umika of Idol group 9nine will make an appearance in Ono Erena's up-coming drama Tank Top Fighter. Umika will take on the role of Riku, Kai's (Ono Erena) older sister who supports Kai by collecting information.

On the role of being an intellectual character: "This will be a new challenge for me, so I’m little nervous.”
On playing as an older sister: “When I first heard about it, I was worried if I would be able to play the role (as Kawashima and Ono are same age). Though I feel a little pressured, I will try my best to be a reliable older sister.”

It has also been announced that 9nine will be providing the opening theme to the drama.

Okay, this is great news, not just for Umika but also for 9nine! Obviously this is Erena's drama predominantly  however it's great that Umika and 9nine are able to create a tie-in song for it too. Promotion, baby!

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Episode 5 of Hello! Project Station has been uploaded! This week's host is Sudou Maasa of Berryz Kobou! Please check it out!

Maasa! Your beauty has returned!!! Thank you for gracing Hello! Pro Station with your every lasting beauty and reporting on the SATOYAMA Hinamatsuri! We love you!

Also, I am glad that this week's Hello! Pro Station touched on not just the SATOYAMA Hinamatsuri but also the Berryz 9th/10th Anniversary as well as showed us a solo PV of Airi. Yaay! And a performance of S/mileage!? Maasa, you spoil me!

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And that is all we have time for this week! Once again thank you for tuning into the Weekly Digests! I hope that your knowledge meter has been filled! Until next time, ja ne~

Chiima~

PING!!! Idolminded Recommended Reading: March 6th, 2013