... Huh!? Note: This is pretty much a post written straight after hearing this news, meaning that it contains all thoughts I had during this point in time. I apologise if the structure is mucked up, however if you find what is written here annoying, I will not apologise, because whilst my opinion may be annoying, it's not yours to change. Ta, duck.
After the sudden graduation announcement of Sayashi Riho from Morning Musume '15, I admit that I did not expect Hello! Pro to come out with anything else announcement-wise, or at least, anything that would be surprising or even unneeded. Then again, this is Hello! Project we're talking about! They like surprising us, especially with the unnecessary.
Le Sigh.
(Left: Funaki Musubu Right: Yanagawa Nanami)
It was announced mere hours ago that, for some reason, Country Girls now have two brand new members plucked from the Kenshuusei nest! Meet Funaki Musubu and Yanagawa Nanami, both 13 years of age and ready to bring some life and cheer to the clearly lifeless and stagnant 5nin Country Girls.
If y'all haven't noticed, I'm dripping with sarcasm right now, and that's probably because I'm not really that enthralled by this new piece of news.
Seriously, why and how did this come about? I mean, it wasn't like UFP or H!P were hinting at these girls debuting, let alone giving us any inkling as to whether or not Country Girls as a whole would change. I mean, I thought they were doing fine as 5nin, unless this is some weird plan to change the roster with every single release? Who knows, that may be the aim for CG at this point.
Either way, this news is pretty sudden, and it definitely raised eyebrows, at least, it did mine.
That said, I am not saying that this is a bad thing, I'm just saying that it's not what I, maybe others too, expected to happen, especially not so close to Nyon's graduation or so soon after Riho's recent graduation announcement. Then again, UFP are the type to try and throw a good thing one way when a bad thing happens another way.
Well, regardless, this isn't a bad thing, per say!
I'm pretty sure this news has made a lot of the fans happy, especially those who follow the Kenshuusei programme and wish for their girls to debut soon, and yeah, I am happy that these girls have debuted! It's just that I kinda wish UFP or H!P would notify a 'surprise' during the next concert, at least, because then we can be prepared before we're thrown a surprise bone of sorts.
No matter what though, this is a decision that seems to have made a lot of fans rather pleased, and one decision that I hope turns out good for H!P and Country Girls as a whole. For myself however, I'm still surprised and taken aback by it, but I guess I'll get used to the idea of 7-nin Country Girls once the next single rolls around.
... And now, for the conspiracy theories that Momoko is leaving! Which wouldn't be surprising really, cause, like, she's old! Plus her contract'll run out eventually, right~?
Anyway, that's all I have to say for now on this topic. If I have time, I may even write a follow-up post, who knows? Doubtful, yet possible.
Until next time however, please take care, love Idols and stay healthy and happy!
The opinions stated are my own, opinions and thoughts that you do not have to agree with. I don't expect you to follow my line of thought, likewise, do not expect me to follow your line of thought. Don't like what I have to say? Totally fine by me, but please don't expect me to change my way of thinking for your sake. I will listen and form opinions, but I will NOT change how I feel for the sake of keeping others happy. That ain't how I roll.
...
Well I'll be damned o-O
Some editing has been applied to this document as I made a few mistakes that friends have corrected for me <3
(image from UP-FRONT LINK's Facebook page)
On October 29th 2015 (annouced via her blog, my lovely pal Calli of Calli Loves Hello! Project tells me!), it was announced that Sayashi Riho of Morning Musume '15 would graduate from the group on December 31st, however it was also stated that she would not leave Hello! Project.
Reasons for her graduation have been given, with the agency stating that she aims to devote herself to dancing, whilst Riho herself has stated that she wishes to study abroad and to dance. It is her aim to one day come back to the entertainment world, however when is still a mystery for now.
Translations from both the agency and Riho herself have been translated and posted via the official UP-FRONT LINK page, so be sure to check them out as well:
Announcement from UP-FRONT PROMOTION:
"Thank you for your continued support towards Morning Musume。'15.
Today, Riho Sayashi has announced she will graduated from Morning Musume。'15 on December 31st in her blog post.
Riho became a 9th generation member and made her debut with "Majidesuka Suka" in 2011 and continued her carrier until now.
She said she wants to devote herself to her progress in dancing, and she talked about this matter many times. With her consent, we came to this conclusion.
Riho will graduate from Morning Musume。but she will be a Hello! Project's member after the graduation.
Before flying with her own wings, we will watch her with this new challenge.
Until her Morning Musume。'15's graduation as a member, she will continue to perform much more during the current tour and during the other activities.
Please continue to support Morning Musume。'15 and assist Riho Sayashi in the future.
2015/10/29 UP-FRONT PROMOTION Minoru Ohhama"
Sayashi Riho's Graduation Announcement:
"Thank you for your continued support towards Morning Musume。'15.
I have to make an announcement to all of you.
I, Riho Sayashi,
Will graduate from Morning Musume。 on December 31st of this year.
Since kindergarten, I wanted to take part at the group Morning Musume。 and I became a member when I was 12 years. During 5 years, I started with Tsunku♂-san and continued until now with the support of many staff, with all the Morning Musume。 and Hello! Project members, and more than anything, with the fans.
However, I thought during this year many times about continuing like this in my future life.
As a human alone, I started to think if there were things that I have to experience in order to live strongly?
I have discussed many times with the people of the company, and I decided to graduate after I checked the growth of the 12th generation kohai ("kohai" means "juniors" here) this year.
Concerning the day of my graduation, I had the privilege on deciding the graduation on the last day of the "Morning Musume。'15" on December 31st during the Countdown Live.
Concerning the Morning Musume。's tour, the last performances will be on December 7th and 8th at the Budokan.
I am really sorry for the abrupt news.
I think this is quite a surprise.
But until now, inside of me, it has worried me.
And it has led me to this decision.
From now, I think I want to study abroad and learn more English and dance.
Then with those experiences I will mature much more, and I will try my best to come back as soon as possible.
There are 2 months left until then, but until this moment with all the members I will do everything we have to do for "Morning Musume。'15".
Until December 31st, I want to run through everything with all my power so please continue to support me!
Riho Sayashi"
(You can find the announcements HERE on the official UP-FRONT LINK Facebook page!)
Well, at least y'all can trust that a graduation announcement will get me out of my blogging funk, right?
Okay, so I actually found out about Riho's graduation via a message my darling friend Ash (of The Casual Hello! Project Fan) , and damn, I was really surprised and taken aback by it! I mean, it's not exactly the sort of news one would expect after waking up from a 4 hour nap, right!? It's also not the sort of news I would expect from H!P, not when Fukuda Kanon's graduation is just around the corner...
So, yeah, I was seriously surprised by the news, but I was admittedly not very sad. Actually, I'd be lying if I said there wasn't a part of me that did a happy jig, because there was. I mean, I'm not the biggest Riho fan out there. I appreciate all she does, I think she's a stellar singer and a wonderful performer, but an all around crappy singer. I don't dislike her, but I don't think she's the greatest, either. There are merits to every Idol, and each one has a charm about them that everyone likes. For me, Riho was never my cup of tea, and even if she's graduating, whether I like her or not will not change just because she is leaving. I ain't about that.
But, still... I'm really surprised by the announcement, because it just feels so out of the blue! Then again, I've not been following Morning Musume that much, heck, I haven't even watched their recent PV's, so...
I'm really surprised, though, but I'm definitely not shedding tears for this announcement.
I know a lot of fans will be upset by this, likewise, a lot of fans will be rather happy with this piece of news. It's half and half, but there is no denying this: Morning Musume '15 will be losing a really talented member of the group. Maybe not a singing talent, but definitely a talent in dancing, as well as a member with a lot of presence.
Again, I am surprised, mostly because I thought Riho would literally wait out leaving Morning Musume until after she gained leadership status. That said, pressure and spotlight can get to you, and after being an ace since the very beginning of her tenure, Riho may feel that enough is enough right now, and that she needs to focus more on her dance career as opposed to her singing career.
And who knows, maybe one day she will be back. Considering she's still going to be a part of Hello! Project even after her graduation, one can only suspect that H!P might give her a career in dance or, and this thought makes me cringe, a solo career. Either way, there's a big chance she will make her comeback after doing whatever she wants, and given she's Sayashi Riho and not Mitsui Aika, I have a feeling H!P would actually utilize Riho's talent and use her once again.
That, or they'll have another English translator in the H!P line to aid the fans! Wouldn't that would be nice?
I know a lot of her fans are really saddened by this news, but honestly, I'm not, and her graduating does not change how I feel towards her at all. I find her talented, sure, but really, I think it might be a good thing for Morning Musume '15 to have such a big change for the on-coming year of 2016. It means that now, they may just have to promote and give spotlight the other members more than they did beforehand.
... Actually, maybe this was the reason why the new single included a Duu x Zukki center!? I mean, seriously, that may be it o-O Holy cow!
No matter what though, I do wish Riho luck in whatever she wishes to pursue in the future. I also hope that, in these last two months within Morning Musume '15, she treasures each moment together with her fellow members and strives for an amazing final concert. I don't doubt one bit that, when her graduation does finally come, she will deliver what may actually be her best performance within the group.
All thoughts and opinions within this post are my own, as I may likely point out throughout the post! Thanks for listening and reading, bye! <3
Whenever I listen to Anime Music, I swear, I rewind to 10 years ago, and 13 year old Chiima escapes for a little while!
Much like many of the Idol groups and singers I have come to love in my short time as an Idol Blogger and enthusiast, I found out about the Anime Soloist Ray through my random ventures on youtube, where I stumbled upon and watched a short video of hers for her Summer 2015 single, Secret arms, and then eventually I stumbled upon the single I will be reviewing today, Hajimete Girls! Though she may not be a new singer on the Idol Block by any means, having debuted back in 2012, she is still rather new to me as a listener, but I can say with complete honesty that after hearing Secret arms, I really do like Ray and what she has to offer.
Energetic and enthusiastic in both her singing and on-camera performance, Ray is certainly a delight when you get into what she has to offer. She's almost like Koharu Kusumi now that I think about it, with an amazing amount of charisma, but a far more superior singing voice. She's cute, a little goofy and all around fun to watch and listen when you pop on a song of hers. Really, if it's Ray you're listening to, I think there will be a song of hers you may just find yourself getting into and probably not escaping for a while.
With the short introduction over and done with, I'm going to get into a Review that I have been itching to do for a while. It's time to kick back and relax, put on some music by Ray, and take a look at one of her latest single releases, the energetic Hajimete Girls!. Are you ready to bring out the inner Anime fan in you with this peppy music? If yes, then let's enjoy some music together and GO!!!
All thoughts and opinions are my own. Just because I say it, does not mean you have to agree or believe what is said. You all have your own thoughts, as I have my own. Let them be heard, and do not let others deter you from what you think or feel.
When the clock strikes in the afternoon at 4, the magic will begin...
It feels like forever since I last wrote up a PV-based review, and it probably has been that long, given I've felt far more inclined to write single reviews and update posts. So, what better way to come back after so many updates than with a PV review, and a Houkago Princess one at that!?
I know, I know, I've done a few HouPri based posts the last few updates, but can you blame me? I'm in a HouPri Hype right now, what with August marking their fourth anniversary as well as the very month they made their major debut. Also, Sahochi was promoted! So many happy things have happened within the HouPri fandom these past two months, and I have been loving them all! And now, what with their next release announced for October, I have even more to look forward to, so yay! Can HouPri really do no wrong right now? Nope!!!
So to celebrate all things HouPri, I think that it's high time I reviewed their latest music video that has had me all hyped and happy since the preview was released back in July! Will it be the magical adventure that we have all been waiting for, and will our Princesses finally hold their grand ball to mark their Royal Debut? There is only one way to find out!
For a magical storybook journey, it's time to venture to the land of Cinderella! When the clock strikes in the evening at 4, something exciting will happen! Take a peek in the book, and see just what that is. Let's go!
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Universal spent their entire Houpri budget on this damn pretty clock and it's damn pretty platform, didn't they?
Oh...
Oh my.
The HouPri emblem is stamped on it. Not embossed... STAMPED!!!!
DING, DONG, DING, DONG, DING, DONG. DING, DONG...
Time to start the story, bitches! *^*
... UNIVERSAL PRINTED A DAMN BOOK COVER FOR THEM, HOLY SHIT!
If y'all squint, you can make out the Houkago Princess name under the crown there.
Seeing stuff like this makes me so damn happy that time was spent on the tiniest of details. Like holy shit, they aren't even big things, but they were made for HouPri!
As a self-claimed Super-fan, I feel proud of ma girls and thankful to Universal for paying attention to event he tiniest of details, kay?
Nana is totally channeling me right now. She knows what I'm thinking, she knows she's not my oshi...
Nana, look, BALLOONS!!! -runs as Nana gets distracted-
Also, am I the only one who gets annoyed at how un-orderly the bouncing looks? Yes, yes I am!
Maika, there is no time for sleeping here! This is Cinderella, not Sleeping Beauty!!!
That said, don't you just look darned purdy!?
... I just noticed the rose arch in the background there. Huh. I only thought that appeared in the second half of the MV!!! o-o
The more you know. -shooting star with a rainbow appears-
It baffles me just how adorable Saori is! How can one person be so damn cute!?
Mayuka's so demure and gentle, I can't help but feel super soothed whenever I see her. She makes me want to relax and have a bubble bath... XD
My Princess!!! GAAAAAAH, HOW IN THE HELL ARE YOU 24!?
A group that has Idols older than I, FINALLY!
I really love Miran, she has the same shark-like quality MM'15's Ishida Ayumi once had, before she learned how to control her inner Jaws...
Sigh, the Shark is high in this one... -hums Jaws theme happily-
Himarin, where are your bunny ears!? You're the Usamimi Chairman, for cryin' out loud! >o>
I'm gonna await the day they do an Alice in Wonderland themed PV, and pray that Himarin plays the White Rabbit... #DREAMSFORHOUPRI
Urrrgh, Sahochiiiii, why you so cute!? Seriously, how the feck did it take so long for you to get promoted and get actual solo shots?
I'm so happy to see her shining smile and beautiful face, I could cry ;O; I did cry
Three Lil' cuties, sittin' on a couch...
Nudge over and let the Chiiman in there, kay? >o> I'm your Prince(ss) for the day!!!
... SAORIN, WHY YOU SO BEAUTS!!!
Seriously, Saori's the only reason I screencapped this part xD She enchants me so~
... I want to dress Miran in an Elf or Gremlin costume, she would look so cute >o>
And noooo, I'm not kidding XD Can't y'all just picture her as a cute elf!? Even her ears look a little pointy from here!
I swear, these two could be twins! GAH!!!
Tweedledum and Tweedledee!?!?!?!?!?!?
... Guys, I think Maika has a bad case of the Crazy Eyes again >o>
Right, whip out yo wands, we're gonna fix that for her!
It's Bibbity...
Bobbity...
Motherfuckin' BOO TIME!
Put 'em together and whaddaya got?
Bibbity Bobbity BOO! It's like magic!
Believe me, the gif was needed for this XD
And now they're motherfuckin' Sparkly Vampire-Princesses! FINALLY!!!!
Also, nice attention to detail on that random shooting star there o3o When you wish upon a star...Wrong movie!!!!
Miran:"Hey, I'm hungry! Get me a sandwich thiiiiis big!"
... No, Miran, I cannot find you a subway sandwich that size to nom on >o>
-plays Jaws theme on a loop-
I still really hate those motherfuckin' sleeves on their pretty dresses XD Kinda wanna chop them off and use them as weapons, they're so pointy!
Let's be honest here, my Miho baby is so perfect! <3
Also, anyone notice how the crowns say Houkago Princess on them? That's some Motherfuckin' attention to detail! Thanks, Universal!
Skirts. Skirts flying everywhere!!!
Haven't seen this much skirt fly since S/mileage, actually!
Perfect baby is perfect, urrrrgh, how are you so wonderful!?
Oh, yeah, you're a Michishige. No wonder.
Nana: "... I see you over there, not Oshi'ing me."
... Whoops, gotta run! -runs over the hills and far away-
Ahhh, my Princesses, curtsying to me, their Prince-Queen... Blogger thing o3o
Either way, they're bowing to me, yay!
This is apparently a magic castle, because damn, the good china is floating and dancing above the table! Didn't think that happened anywhere except in Beauty and the Beast!
... That is also another PV concept I would love for HouPri to try out, actually! TRY ALL THE DISNEY!!!
FAVE SCENE!!!! GAAAAH so perfect! ;w;
Vivian will agree ^o^ <3
<3 I want to gif everything Mayuka, to be honest. She soothes me completely, makes me feel human again, y'know?
Maika shines so brightly in this PV, like damn, this is the brightest she's shone since joining HouPri.
Didn't think that could happen, actually o-O
Miran also shines damn brightly in this. Shark-Idols shine Bright Like A Diamond~
I could screen capture Saorin all day, she's so picture-friendly, I swear! <3
By now, you can only guess I want to screen grab all the HouPri!!!
And why ever not? They're so cute, and just look at Himarin in all her Royal glory!
Me: "SAHOCHIIIIIIII!!!!" -cries with happiness-
^ Me every damn time I watch this PV. I'm a sap for Sahochi.
... I am having such a giant Oshi rush right now, you have no idea, y'all.
-Me, behind that tree- Mihotan... pssst, Mihotan... I love you. -vanishes away, giggling-
Nana: "Oshi me now, or I'll Bibbity Bobbity Blitz the fuck out of you right here, right now."
Okay, Nana's getting aggressive in her pursuit for fans! Time to make like a tree, and leave!!!
Holy heck, this is almost a Top Three here for me! If Sahochi were here, it'd be a Top 4!
Seriously though, don't they all look so perfect!? Yes, yes they do. It's like a friendly School Graduation photo, with Mihotan and Miran as the bubbly, irresponsible friends, and Saorin as the 'mom' of the group XD
Werk that pout, Miran! Duck Face for the camera, yeah!
<3 So beautiful, so doll-eyed, so... mesmirising and... wonderful...
-drools-
Okay, I love Mayuka and all, but she does sometimes look like someone sucked the soul out of her and left the shell of her body to walk the Earth, kinda like a... a...
... a Stepford Wife Zombie? o-O I may have accidentally figured something out!
Nana: "Whoa, whoa, whoa... I never did anything to Mayuka, no soul-sucking or whatever it is you kids call it these days. I'm innocent, I tell ya, hands in the air innocent!"
... o-O Nana, I'm scared of you now.
Look at Nana, showing off all over again...
Put that wand down, girl, before you poke somebodies eye out!
Seriously, these girls sparkle more than the cast of Twilight o-O
Let's be honest, someone in editing really loved using the 'outer glow' tool here xD
Okay, that's some ace shading on those trees, there. Bravo, artists!
I think this is the funniest part I've seen in this entire MV, I really can't get over the fact that they're sitting in what looks like a cardboard carriage XD
Nana singing a part of the bridge on a bridge... huh.
Nana, you look so lovely and sweet! I'm glad you no longer feel the need to kill me for not being your fan...
Nana: "Oh, don't fret, your time shall come..."
Ah, shit o 3o
This is probably the most perfect scene for Mayuka. She fits the demure, pleasant, princess-y look when sitting on the steps of the palace so beautifully!
-Dramatically begins to sing On the Steps of the Palace from Into the Woods-
Come on, it has to be done!!!
Oh look, the clock finally made an appearance!
Which, by the way, is about to strike 12, so er... run along, Maika-rella. You're gonna get caught by the Prince, otherwise.
Maika: -Dances in a Diva-like way, ignores Chiima as she does so-
Holy damn, those sleeves could totally cut someone!
Maika: "AndI'll cut you if you don't shut up about my sleeves!"
Okay, okay! Geez... touchy.
Okay, that's a beautiful ballroom, but it's a little, er... pink.
I prefer the white/blue one that they danced together in, to be honest.
Y'know... THIS SCENE 8D
Seriously, that backdrop is soooo pretteh!!!
Okay, time to bow down to Prince-Queen Chiima again, woohoo!!!! <3
Also, panning shots! <3 I LOVE PANNING SHOTS!!!! if y'all didn't know, already ;D
OKAY, HOW IS THIS SO PRETTY!? I KNOW IT'S CGI, BUT GAAAH, IT'S SO NICE! SO NICE, I'M YELLING IN CAPS!!!!!!
... I am done now o 3o
Nana: "Ready to Oshi me yet and name me Queen of HouPri?"
Nope xD
Nana: "... I'm totally gonna poison your Oshi in the next MV."
WHAT!?
Maika can do Crazy Eyes, Overly Happy, and... Smug. She is so freakin' smug here XD
Maika: "Mufufufu, I know I'm better than all of you~"
... A little more motivation in your movement, please, Mayuka XD I love ya, but please, more smiles, more happy eyes! The camera loves ya, baby, but it can't do all the work!
This scene was difficult to screencap; either get Saorin looking like a happy grandma, or this doe-eyed picture of open-mouthed cuteness.
Ooooh, fireworks are behind her!
Miran, beautifully goofy XD <3
Definition of Beautiful: Michishige Saho.
And then...
The awkward smile!!! AND SHE NAILS IT!!!!
Wonderful, truly amazing, beautiful and gorgeous... an effortless, sweet, awkward smile for all the ages! It has been done!!! -applauds loudly-
Y'know, Himarin can do demure too, though I love her big smiles best. She's super cute here, though!!! <3 -pinches Himarin's cheeks-
Yep, you're my favourite, for sure! <3
Gosh, Mihotan's so damn lovely <3
I actually wish we saw more of the two-partner dance scenes ;w; they looked so nice! Moar Sahochi and Mayukyandi dancing, plox
They curtsy real nice, though.
Also, daaamn, look at that landscape in the background! Holy shit, all those pretty colours! <3
HouPri Leeeeeeeeeeeeeegs!!!!
HouPri in general, actually, but yes, LEGS!!! Always good for a PV!
And that is how we end a PV in HouPri Land! But is the story truly over? You will have to wait and see next time, when a new fairy tale marks its beginning...
Okay, so I admit, it has been a long while since I started this post. It's been waiting in my 'to finish' pile for a while now, with only the review portion left to do. Why haven't I done it, you ask?
Work. Work and basically wanting to sleep all day afterwards, because I do late shifts. That, and being ill. I'm currently trying to find a balance between work and play, which will only get increasingly harder once University starts, but you know what? I think I can do it! At least, I hope I can do it, because writing is what relaxes me, and writing about Idols is what makes me happy, too, so let's see if I can do it, shall we?
Anyways, let's get back to the PV at hand here...
HOLY SHIT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG!!!
At least, that was how I felt when I finally had the CD in my hands and watched the PV in full. Of course, I cried when I saw it, and I was super happy with it too, because despite the fact that it didn't exactly go the way I thought it would (I anticipated a story line, but hey, this isn't AKS, so my hopes were too damn high) it is still a remarkably pretty PV, and the most polished of theirs since their final indies single, Manatsu no Yoru no Yume.
Also, this feels like a glorious start of something Princessy and beautiful, which I'm not gonna complain about, because I love Princesses, and I adore the concept Universal have made for HouPri; school girls by day, Princesses by night. Once the Clock strikes 4, the magic will begin... Seriously, this is a nice selling story, if anything, and it actually works for them really well. It's a concept that will last a while (and one we may eventually tire of) because Princesses are huge everywhere, and because Disney.
If these girls don't get a Disney deal out of this any time soon, I may get sad.
Anyways... as I was saying, this is currently the groups most polished PV of the few they have released since their initial debut back in 2011, and also the first to feature a completely CGI backdrop. Though HouPri have actually had some decent settings for their indies Music Videos, their Major Debut MV features instead a watercolour, seemingly hand-painted backdrop that reminds you of, and basically represents, a story book setting. Yes, that gets me, and it makes me feel all fuzzy inside, because I freaking love fairytales and the idea of story book settins, and what better way to introduce HouPri to the Major Idol world than to, you know, make them out to be these Princesses from another world, a magical world?
It's a freakin' cute idea, one that fits Universal's new selling point for HouPri perfectly actually, and it works with the song, too. It's almost like HouPri, after being positioned by Universal for a major debut, were thrown into their own story book adventure and became true princesses, leaving the hardships of being an indies Idol behind...
Y'know, something like that. One minute they are in the real world, the next, they're in their perfect, CGI dream!
I enjoy the PV entirely, and whilst it was not what I imagined it would be, it's still really wonderful and a treat in my eyes. The members of HouPri shine so brightly in this, they look super happy, and the small attention to detail on even the little things like the clock, the book, the tiaras... it's amazing, and it works for the idea behind the song and video. It's like a proper fairy tale, and it is beautiful, especially the watercolour backdrops.
That said, despite how much I do enjoy it, I will say this; it disappointed me greatly that it was all in CGI, all but the opening and ending scenes. I really did hope we would get a little bit of the MV in a real setting, even if it was a handcrafted, studio setting. Really, that was the biggest disappointment for me... but, I can let that go, because the PV is too freakin' cute to dislike!
As a PV, Seifuku Cinderella is cute, fun and the perfect fairy tale setting for Houkago Princess and their major debut! It's wonderful, and it's the best I have seen of HouPri in a while. Really, it feels like with their Major Debut, they brought their A game and showed just how amazing they are, and that right now, this is them in their prime.
It's a cute PV, and hey, if you don't like it, you never know... maybe the kids will instead! I mean, who doesn't like Princesses!? Come on!
So overall, it's a good PV, at least that's what I think. It's a different vibe to what Manatsu no Yoru no Yume delivered, for sure, but it still holds quality and the happiness that I have come to know from HouPri. It may not look like their most expensive PV, that's for sure, but it does have some nice attention to detail, and it's definitely the story book beginning I've been waiting for since I became a fan of these girls.
You can watch the full PV HERE on Dailymotion. Blogger hates me, and will not let me add Dailymotion links. URGH!!!
If you are a fan or not of Houkago Princess, what are your thoughts on the PV? Did it intrigue you, or did it just leave you yawning and wishing for the ball to end quicker? Let me know!
I hope you all enjoyed this jumbled review, and until next time, please take care, stay happy and healthy and, of course, love Idols to the fullest!
