Kouhaku Uta Gassen
  • January 2013
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    Sakiko Matsui of AKB48 talked about Momoclo by the radio program.
    AKB松井咲子が語るももいろクローバーZ紅白裏話


    Matsui:
    Momoclo which performance finished was behind the stage.
    The reporter told them "What do you think about Akari?" and drew near to them.
    Kanako extended both arms and was protecting other members.
    A-rin wept bitterly and screamed for the name of Akarin.
    I was looking near it.
     
  • Maka
     
    January 2013
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    Well my Japanese is not very good but the video is basically about reporter (one or more?) asked (swarmed?) them about Akarin, Kanako protect the members and Ahrin suddenly broke down?

    I don't get it...
     
  • asan
     
    January 2013
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    Maka said:

    I don't get it...

    What momomofu wrote.

    Matsui was in the guts of NHK Hall, preparing for AKB's performance, when she saw MomoClo in another hallway. They had just come off the stage and were swarmed by the press. A line of staff held the reporters off. One asked if they thought about Akari, which prompted everybody to cry. Kanako then positioned herself as another line of defense, so there probably was neither an answer nor any more questions.
     
  • Maka
     
    January 2013
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    Ah.. thanks! But the reporter that asked if they thought about Akari is a bit too insensitive and a bit dumb.
    I mean isn't that obvious? They even sang the old Ikuze!! that had Akari name in it and the members even write it on their blog as well.

    But this accident also kind of show the reason why Kanako is the leader though, strong and brave.
     
  • January 2013
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    Thank you, asan. /please
     
  • asan
     
    January 2013
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    Maka said:

    But this accident also kind of show the reason why Kanako is the leader though, strong and brave.

    And the only one with younger siblings :P
     
  • EmceeZEmceeZ
     
    December 2014
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    With NHK right around the corner I thought I'd leave this new link to their reaction when they learned they were to perform on Kohaku for the very first time :') This video just warms my heart, they were so surprised and happy to have finally accomplished their dream!

    (Sorry for the terrible quality, this is all could find)

     
  • December 2014
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    Kohaku Utagassen 2014
    http://www1.nhk.or.jp/kouhaku/artists/
    Momoiro Clover Z
    My Dear Fellow with Mononofu JAPAN
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  • December 2014
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    I'm a bit disapointed that they will sing My Dear Fellow u.u
     
  • InvaderInvader
     
    December 2014
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    I'm not exited at all for Kohaku this year. Not only because I don't like My Dear Fellow, but because I don't like Perfume's Cling Cling and Perfume is one of the few other acts I like watching. I don't really care about Kyary Pamyu Pamyu anymore so...

    I just hope Shiina Ringo and Nana Mizuki are amongst those names (because I can't remember how their names are spelled :)) ) so the show will be a bit more bearable.
     
  • EmceeZEmceeZ
     
    December 2014
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    I'm pretty interested about the little twist of adding the mononofus, but yeah, they have so many other amazing songs I wish they were allowed to sing others! I'll still try and watch their performance. Gotta support them no matter what!
     
  • mavmav
     
    December 2014
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    Whelp, although Ma-kun isn't a judge this time, he is coming as a guest to cheer for the girls
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    http://www1.nhk.or.jp/kouhaku/topics/topic1226.html
     
  • December 2014
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    Invader said:

    I just hope Shiina Ringo and Nana Mizuki are amongst those names (because I can't remember how their names are spelled :)) ) so the show will be a bit more bearable.



    Mizuki and Ringo are both performing.

    May J is performing the song from Frozen, just in case it hasn't already driven you insane by now.

    Romaji list for the kanji-impaired

    Spoiler:
    * The number in the bracket shows the amount of time the artist has performed in Kouhaku

    RED TEAM:
    ayaka (7)
    E-girls (2)
    Ikimonogakari (7)
    Ishikawa Sayuri (37)
    HKT48 (Debut)
    AKB48 (7)
    SKE48 (3)
    NMB48 (2)
    Kanda Sayaka (2)
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (3)
    Kouzai Kaori (18)
    Godai Natsuko (21)
    Sakamoto Fuyumi (26)
    Shiina Ringo (2)
    Yoshimi Tendo (19)
    Nakajima Miyuki (2)
    Kana Nishino (5)
    Perfume (7)
    Ayako Fuji (20)
    Seiko Matsuda (18)
    Nana Mizuki (6)
    Kaori Mizumori (12)
    miwa (2)
    May J. (Debut)
    Momoiro Clover Z (3)
    Yakushimaru Hiroko (Debut)
    Akiko Wada (38)

    WHITE TEAM:
    Arashi (6)
    Itsuki Hiroshi (44)
    EXILE (10)
    Kanjani8 (3)
    Chris Hart (2)
    Go Hiromi (27)
    Golden Bomber (3)
    Sandaime J Soul Brothers (3)
    SMAP (22)
    SEKAI NO OWARI (Debut)
    Sexy Zone (2)
    T.M.Revolution (5)
    TOKIO (21)
    Hideaki Tokunaga (9)
    AAA (5)
    Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi (4)
    Kiyoshi Hikawa (15)
    V6 (Debut)
    Kohei Fukuda (2)
    Fukuyama Masaharu (7)
    Hosokawa Takashi (38)
    Porno Graffitti (13)
    Miwa Akihiro (3)
    Shinichi Mori (47)
     
  • December 2014
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  • AzureusAzureus
     
    December 2014
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  • asan
     
    December 2014
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    So no surprises left. This is getting worse every year.
     
  • December 2014
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    why worse?
     
  • asan
     
    December 2014
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    I like surprises :)
     
  • ColeenaColeena
     
    December 2014
    174 Reputation
    Looks like Momoka won't be participating in Kouhaku this year; she got a fever, went to the hospital to have it checked out, and it turns out she got the flu. There's some surprise. :(

    Considering how important Kouhaku is to the girls, I can't imagine how awful she must feel - especially with Aarin and her leg fracture last Kouhaku. Hope she gets better soon.
     
  • mocha21mocha21
     
    December 2014
    380 Reputation
    this is definitely a surprise :O , I mean, she went to the rehearsal and all, this is exactly what we worried would happen, with those busy year end schedules
    get well soon little green!
    natalie:
    http://natalie.mu/music/news/135179