More About Me.

Through a lack of interesting things about Hello! Project, I haven't posted in a week.

Not good.

So, I thought I should tell you more about myself!

I have very very bad eyesight. (Like negative 0.5 or something? Iunno.)

I like to draw, and I also like photography. (My deviantart is guureta.deviantart.com)

I have a DSi! (I know, my life is full of joy and happiness.)

I am currently reading the "Sandman" comic series by Neil Gaiman.

I want the new Pokemon game, but I have no money.

I do dance at school (I know, somebody like me, it's weird. And no, I'm not good at it.)

I also do art. Which isn't so weird.

I listen to Japanese music (Well duh).

I take Japanese classes for 2 and half hours every Tuesday afternoon.I live in Austraaaalia.

I love chocolate. (:

Uhh, yeah. I think that is enough. (:

Also, this is my favourite photobook picture:

It is of Ishikawa Rika, who I don't particularly like, but I love this picture~

For some reason, I always like the pictures where the girls kind of blend into the nature. (:

Oh, also, I am currently obsessed with old fairytales. If you know any good ones, please tell me!

Rival - Berryz Koubou

It's so cute!

Positive:

I can actually stand Risako and Momo!

Cute outfits

Adorable dance!

Awesome set.

Negative:

Annoying Risako solo.

Well, I cant say much about this song other than I LOVE IT! I like it a lot better than Seishun Bus Guide, which I expected. Bye!

Seishun Bus Guide - Berryz Koubou

Woot! New video!

Positive:
Berryz in male school outfits! (Why? I wonder...)
Chinami with curly hair! Huzzah!
Momo actually looks good as a man..? What!?
Captain and Maasa solo lines!!
Awsome dance!

Negative:
Random close-ups of the bus guide...
Weird shiny Lady Gaga-esque dance outfits.
Shotty greenscreen backgrounds.
The vocals are a bit whiny~

But all in all, I think this was a very cute single for Berryz. I just hope Rival is even better, though! (:

Also, sorry for not posting for the past 3 days! I've had a very busy weekend.

Morning Musume OPV Contest

That's right! MoMusu and Myspace are hosting an OPV contest for MoMusu's song "3 2 1 BREAKIN'OUT".

All you have to do is make a 2 minute using the sound and exclusive video clips provided (or your own) to create a music video for MoMusu! There are no age restrictions, so of course I am entering!

The 1st place winner will recieve:
390,000 yen! (~ $4000 AU!)
A special congratulations message from MoMusu!
Your work will be included as special footage in upcoming Up Front Works release.
For more information, visit the official MoMusu Myspace page here.

Note: Even if you aren't entering, I recommend downloading the exclusive footage and just playing around with it for fun. There's a dance shot, close-ups, etc, plus heaps of extra footage of the girls frolicking, pulling faces and falling over!

Also, I have some suggestions you should keep in mind whilst making your video:

• Try to keep the screen time for each girl as even as possible, as this is for an international audience and they all have very different views on each member, but also keep in mind that Ai is the leader and Gaki is sub-leader.
• Make it as entertaining as possible - don't just show the dance shot and a couple of close ups and change the background - mix it up a little!
• Try your best! Even though not many people are into Japanese music, keep in mind there are many crazy fans out there who will do whatever it takes to get closer to MoMusu (like myself, for instance).

That's all I can really think of right now, but,

Minna-san, ganbare! (Good luck everyone!)

MOSDO Donut Burger

I'm sure you may have heard by now, but MosBurger (One of Japan's leading fast food franchises) and Mister Donut have combined to make the ultimate snack: A doughnut in the shape of a burger!

Tsuji Nozomi and Yaguchi Mari are featured in the advertisements, which can be seen on the MOSDO website, just click the little icon in the bottom left corner that says "CM".

There are two versions of the burgers. Both have a doughnut bun and a square chocolate "pattie" with crispy puffs in them (I guess representing the bits of fat in your regular pattie).

One version has stawberry cream (sutoroberi hoipu) and stawberry sauce (ichigo sosu), and the other has the same but in a "matcha" (A traditional Japanese tea) flavour. You can purchase the pair together for 168 yen (~ $2.10 AU).

Also on sale is the "potedo", which is a combination of the word "potato" and the "do" from doughnut. They are potato fries - but are doughnuts! you can also get them with strawberry sauce (I think the same one from the strawberry flavour burger.) You can pick up a packet of potedo for just 126 yen (~ $1.85 AU).

Better yet, you can get the two burgers, potedo and a drink for just 400 yen (~$4.50 AU)

I would really like to try these one day!

Also, sorry about not posting yesterday, but I had a Japanese lesson so it's unlikely I'll be posting on Tuesdays.

That's all for now!

Shouganai Yume Oibito Dance Shot & Seishun Bus Guide/Rival Covers

Shouganai Yume Oibito - Morning Musume (Dance Shot)

Wow! I can't believe how much I like this dance, despite the fact that Eri and Gaki are nearly always at the back.
In some dance shots, I can't stand the use of close-ups, but here, it just works!
I'm glad to see Aika up the front - she needed to be seen more.
KOHARU, JUST GO HOME ALREADY.
The clothes and set remind me of SEXY BOY.
Junlin still not even a bit up the front, despite sharing a solo line.

Overall, I really do like this dance, it is very graceful and pretty. *o*

But, the running in a circle thing was a bit childish. And I'm not a fan of the over-the-knee boots...

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Seishun Bus Guide/Rival - Berryz Koubou

Left: Limited Edition A. Middle: Limited Edition B. Right: Regular. Both limited editions contain a DVD.

Wow! All of the girls look so grown up and pretty! (Even Risako...) And stripey, too, haha. And may I say, I hope captain gets more of the spotlight in this song! But I can only hope.

That's all for now~ Byeeee~!

Hello!Blog Poll Top 10

I know it's late, but I haven't told anyone what mine were yet, so here we are!
~ Wow! I'm pretty surprised, myself! (Mainly because I did this a while ago, and my thoughts have sorta changed.)
Airi will always be number 1 on my list. (;
Tsuji-chan... I think I'd like her a lot more if W hadn't splitten up. But that's not her fault! (I'm looking at you, Kago! D:< ) Also, what the hell is Risako doing there? I thought I hated her? Nuuu! I've turned to the dark side! D: But I think, what surprises me most is that Ai is 2nd. I mean, I love her singing and dancing, and she's so cute, but... I think now Eri is my favourite MoMusu~ Oh well.

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That's all for this post! Sorry it's so short.

My iTunes Top 10 "Most Played" Songs

• 10. SEXY BOY ~Soyokaze ni Yorisotte~ - Morning Musume (65)

Wow, I can't believe this is the ONLY MoMusu song in my top 10! I seriously thought they were my most played group, but it turns out I don't really listen to their singles as much as other songs. What a shame. ):

• 9. Mirakuru Guran Purin - Minimoni (72)

Ahh, Minimoni, how I miss you! Well, I guess I like this song because it's so fun to sing along to. Thankyou very much, too, Tsuji-chan! (:

• 8. Tsukikage no Napoli (TINTARELLA DE LUNA) - W (80)

Tsuuuji~~ You knew I wanted your babies just so I could put a giant bow on the top of their head! -- Anyway, I used to go to school with heaps of Italian kids, and I remember hearing this song (except in Italian), and when I found out about this, I loved it!

• 7. Momo no Hanabira - Otsuka Ai (85)

My only non-H!P song on my top 10. I used to be a big fan of Otsuka, so it's not a surprise she's here. (:

• 6. Kanashiki 16sai (HEARTACHES AT SWEET 16) - W (91)

Haha, I have to say, I love Tsuji and Ai's voices together. It sounds brilliant. Gosh I miss them. I love how "old" sounding this song is, too. Makes me want to put a 60's dress on and and start twirling around like my mother. XD

• 5. Give Me Up - W (98)

PURE AWESOME. I love dancing to this song, and it always makes me feel happy, even when I'm feeling really depressed. I love Melon Kinenbi's version of this, too (so classy!). I think, once, I even made up a dance to this song. (:

• 4. Cafe Buono! - Buono! (113)

Yes! And Buono finally makes their way onto my list! I love this song because it has such a catchy beat. And of course, it's all about food! ;D

• 3. Matsu Wa - W (150)

Yes, wait for me, W! Haha. I'm really not sure why this song is number 3. I mean, I rarely listen to sad songs. Oh wait! I know why! It's because when I was on the plane back from Japan, I was listening to this, because I was so sad...

• 2. Hoshi no Hitsuji Tachi - Buono! (154)

Omigod. Airi, marry me! I'll make the star's sheep eat grass for you! Yes, I love this song because Airi. And also, it's so cute! Waaaaah~

Shiroi Iro wa Koibito no Iro - W (199)

Whoohoo! Number 1! I'm seriously not surprised. When I got W's cover album, I could NOT stop listening to this. The harmony is so sweet, it makes my heart melt~
Here it is:

Je deteste.

KOHARU KUSUMI.
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That's right, I said it. I can't STAND her.
Her voice is whiny.
Her face is scary.
Her outfits are FRIGHTENING.
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You used to be so cute, Koha.
I loved you in "Egao Yes! NUDE"
But now you've changed.
And I'm very glad you didn't get any solo lines in "Shouganai Yume Oibito", because you didn't deserve it. And won't, until you STOP PUTTING ON THAT DARN ANNOYING DYING CAT VOICE.
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You're going to make me wait, aren't you? D;<

The World of Hello! Project.

So I thought I should tell everyone the reasons why I like H!P so much.
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1. It's pure awesome.
2. There's no other music like it- truly unique.
3. It's JAPANESE. *o*
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That's basically reason enough.
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I also thought, "why the hell am I making a blog (again)?" I mean, every time I try, I end up giving up almost straight away.
But this time, I have a reason!
Yehuh.
A reason.
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But for now, it''s a secret. (;
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Oh, the picture above is of the current H!P/Elder Club members (though the entire Elder Club has "graduated")
The ones in white are the elder members, pink is Morning Musume, blue is C-ute, yellow is Berryz Koubou and that little one in purple up the back is Mano Erina. (:
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Wow. I can't believe how much crap** I get because I listen to music that I can't entirely understand. I mean, people listen to rap, and how the hell are YOU meant to understand that without looking up the lyrics?
That's what I thought.

** = people give me weird looks because I have some Japanese girls on my school diary, and because I start singing in Japanese. Why can't people just understand that it's FUN!?
Oh well.
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My next post... a surprise! (Which doesn't matter because I don't have any viewers. Psshh.)