1 post tagged “noa”

Since I know that I may not write full-fledged entires (along with spamming the Internet with useless crap), I've decided to compile my opinions on the current blogosphere issues in short, little tidbits:

• Congrats to Nono-chan! I hope good things happen for the parents. If possible, Noa-chan might become an idol (or a tarento) in the future (a belief I also strike down with a giant hammer due to the big possibility that she might actually end up being *gasp* normal!). Anyway, all the best to Nono and Sugiura-san. Now to wait two months for Iida-san.
• "Mikan" isn't selling as well as I thought it would?! Well, imagine that. Then again, I always felt Morning Musume singles went #1 within their first week and that belief was proven wrong after doing research. Yes, I even thought "Ambitious!", despite it not being one of my favorite songs (it's a bit repetitive to me, especially after the same-genre-different-feel "SEXY BOY"). Well, this might as well prove how human I am (and judging by the reactions in the blogosphere, I'm not the only surprised one).

Look at it this way - it took a while for it to grow on the fans and wotas anyway so it may just grow on the public. I'm an optimist (or, at least, try to be) so I have high hopes for this single, especially with this message. All of this "Morning Musume is coming to end" stuff is both silly and plausible for me. Is this little sales drop a warning about the "decline"? Possibly. What's the cause of the "decline"? Anything you can think of because I really don't think it's just one little thing. Is Morning Musume near the end? I dunno and I really don't care (okay, I slightly do but despite failing sales, I'll always support Momusu).

Despite the "mandarin orange" reference, the name of the single could also make for a "fan"-created play on words ;).

• As I was still just a reader, I read about a lot of hate on Ai, along with questioning her leadership abilities. After a while, I am glad to see I wasn't the only one who supported her. So it takes Ai-chan a while to adjust to leadership. Give her a break! She was suddenly thrusted into that position (like Yossie was after Mari's scandal). Ai Takahashi will always have my support, no matter what. Ganbatte kudasai!
• Another hot issue was "Morning Musume in America." I'm one of the middle people on this issue. While Morning Musume may find some new fans in America, I doubt they'd actually be "successful" in America. Plus... Morning Musume in the US sounds more like a dream to me than a reality (hearing about them, and the rest of the Hello! Project, in the news, alongside the likes of Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears would sound a bit weird. Hearing their music alongside Miley Cyrus and all of them would sound a bit off to me. I don't know why but it just doesn't feel... right). I know I sounded like a naysayer but I also like to keep the hope up. At least they're on the US iTunes and what better way to get overseas fans initiated than a megaset of every single ever released up to that point? Makes sense? If it does to you, kudos. If it doesn't... I don't know what to say but feel free to say whatever you feel. 

Aaaaaand that's it from me for now. Until my next post, minna! (I know, I know, the bit about "Mikan" kinda qualifies as an entry of its own. Sue me!)