恋するフォーチュンクッキー シドニー Ver / Koisuru Fortune Cookie Sydney Ver !

Back in the early days of 2013, I was found by a certain Mayu-oshi fan on Stage48. One thing lead to another, and before I knew it the three of us (RUBS, TAKA, NESS) found ourselves in Sydney's very own 48 Group fan club! aka SYD48.

Thanks to many of the members of SYD48 we were able to roughly learn KFC in a matter of 20 minutes or so and performed at iconic places around Sydney. Although you'll notice that the three of us aren't in the most part of the video due to different dates for filming and prior commitments. Nonetheless this was a very fun event to participate in and a lot of effort (*cough* not really much from us) and TIME was put into this video,  so please check it out below and keep supporting the KFC-dance-cover craze that apparently is still going on ~ according to the recent uploads on the official channel anyway.

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[Review] HKT48 - 3rd Single 桜、みんなで食べた / Sakura, Minnade tabeta

HKT48's third single is out! (I started this post 4 months ago hehe) I quite like this release, but the covers don't do the songs justice. The theme is graduation, as it usually is around this time of year. I'm still bummed that Sakura didn't get some special position or even a bonus video. But oh well. Sales are consistently the same in which I'm not sure whether to be worried about or not because HKT don't seem to be improving in popularity, especially in Fukuoka. 

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[Preview] SKE48 - 15th Single 不器用太陽 / Bukiyou Taiyou Covers + Tracklist

Title: 不器用太陽 / Bukiyou Taiyou

Artist: SKE48

Release Date: 2014.07.30

Information about the next single for SKE48 was finally revealed during one of the breaks for Music Station and also on the official website. SKE48's 15th single, Bukiyou Taiyou, will be the first single to feature 20 senbatsu members including three concurrent members Sae, Milky and Nana, and first senbatsu for Suuchan, Tsuuchan, Kumachan and Harutamu. It will also be the first single to have a ballad style of song that does not include any extreme choreography as the main single song, which I think its great as it shows another side of SKE to the audience. (￣ω￣)

A radio-ripped version has already been uploaded onto the internet so I had a chance to listen to it before preordering on HMV, and I quite like the song~ I can tell why this song doesn't have any extreme choreo as it kinda gives the image of "So Long" to me. The 20 senbatsu members also performed the full song at the theatre after Team E's stage on the 10th of July and SKE48 YouTube channel uploaded the special edit version of the MV as well. All I can say is that I can't wait for this single to be released~ Anyways... I shall bring you guys the covers and tracklist of this single (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ

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[Review] SKE48 - 14th Single 未来とは? / Mirai to wa

Hello everyone....|･ω･｀) Well... It is so good to see you all isn't it ahahaha.... Sorry all that we haven't really been posting anything up on this blog and keeping you all waiting for so long... especially for this single's review since well... Mirai to wa was released like.... 4 months ago... ahahah.... We are really sorry that we delayed this and many other things that we want to write for so long, so on behalf of everyone here from Pinkpride, I'll apologise to you all. <(_ _)> I'm sure I will post both preview and review for Bukiyou Taiyou ASAP when it releases...!!!
Anyways... I won't be in the way and shall let you all continue with this review... that is if you guys want to read what I think about each song.... |･ω･｀)

未来とは？/ Mirai to wa Music Video

TAKA
Costume: ★★★★☆
To be honest, when I first saw the costume I was like "I don't like the fairy wings in the front and back of their costume...". But that was when I only saw screenshots of it, so when I first heard the release of radio version, I changed my mind because I reckon it suits song very well...!! I really love the blue checkered skirt and the fluff around it. The overcoat they wore in the MV suits the style a lot as well. Overall, the use of light colours, material and style of dress makes them look very pretty like an angel or fairy~ I really like this costume~ And Jurina looks like an goddess~ (´▽`ʃƪ)♡ Also, according to some members, they said that there is "SKE" written on the costume but I just can't seem to find it anywhere... (I found it after I made this comment ahahaha...)

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[Preview] Nogizaka46 - 9th single 「夏のFree&Easy」Natsu no Free&Easy Covers + Track Listing

Title: 夏のFree&Easy / Natsu no Free&Easy

Artist: 乃木坂46 / Nogizaka46

Release Date: 2014.7.9

Senbatsu:
1st Generation: Nishino Nanase, Shiraishi Mai, Hashimoto Nanami, Matsumura Sayuri, Wakatsuki Yumi, Ikoma Rina, Akimoto Manatsu, Fukagawa Mai, Sakurai Reika, Eto Misa,Takayama Kazumi, Inoue Sayuri, Yamato Rina, Saito Yuri, Hoshino Minami
2nd Generation: Hori Miona
Kennin Member: Matsui Rena
Note: 十福神Juufukujin are bolded; center is in italic * indicates first time senbatsu

Formation:

3rd row: Misamisa・Sayu-nyan・Yuttan・Minami・Yamatomato・Miona・Kazumin

2nd row: Myumyu・Manatsu・Reika・Maimai・Ikomachan

1st row: Rena・Maiyan・Nanasemaru・Nanamin・Sayurin

Finally I am back with a post, many apologies especially to TAKA and RUBS for all their continuous hard work while I've been slacking off disappeared. However, I will be moving on to more behind-the-scenes work with the occasional Nogizaka46 posts from now on officially...not that anyone would miss me anyways lol... I feel like it might be better to put it out there just in case...

Anyways back to the more important topic,

Nogizaka46's RELEASING A NEW SINGLE!

Once again, Nanasemaru will be centering this summer single, her centering seemed to be in favour of most NGZK fans as the last single (Kidzuitara Kataomoi) sold so well. Maybe sony management is trying to test out whether it's a once off thing, or whether she can become a long-term push...but that's really just my personal guess...
The song suits the summer single feel, however has a very strong SKE vibe in my opinion, but overall, definitely am excited for it's release!

The full music video has been released today and can be watched by clicking HERE.

Personally I've always loved Nogizaka's single covers, and with Natsu no free&easy, no disappointment at all! Especially the "logo", simply yet beautiful!
View the covers by reading on! and track listing will be uploaded once release:

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[Event] AKB48 37thシングル 選抜総選挙 夢の現在地～ライバルはどこだ？～ 発表 | AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo Result

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 AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo Final result (07/06/2014)
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So one of AKB48G's iconic and important event, the Sousenkyo, has finally ended 4 days ago (Sorry I wasn't able to update on the day since I was too tired watching the event and *kinda* studying for exams as well....（．＿．）)and wasn't this year a very exciting one??? ( ´ ▽ ` ) Us three watched it together live on TV along with some of our other AKB fans and man... it was so intense throughout the whole event and it was just as interesting as last year when Sasshi was announced first beating Yuko!

I was glad to see many new promising members rank and I want to congratulate all the members which ranked as well (￣∇￣) Anyways... I'll get on with the result even though most of you probably knew already ahahha....

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[Event] AKB48 37thシングル 選抜総選挙 夢の現在地～ライバルはどこだ？～ 速報発表 | AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo Preliminary Result

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 AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo Preliminary result (21/05/2014)
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Hey guys!! Long time no see (more like post...)!! Sorry that we were not being really active and posting any posts on here.... We have been really busy juggling Uni with all the exams and assessments.. and part time jobs and such that we did not have any time writing up posts... We are really sorry guys! _:(´□`」 ∠):_ And we will definitely update more during our uni break in a few weeks I think... Anyways continuing on with the post ... The 36th Single "Labrador Retriever" was released today, and us fans were able to cast our precious votes to our oshimens for the 37th Single general election! The management also released the preliminary result of the first day right after Team B's stage performance today. Even though it is jsut the preliminary result, there are still quite a few surprises with the members that are ranked. I shall just post the ranking of the preliminary result and you guys will see what I meant by surprises. ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ
*Warning as this is going to be a very long and colourful post...!*

Upcoming Girls (80th ~ 65th)

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Future Girls (64th ~ 49th)

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[Concert] AKB48グループ春コンin さいたまスーパーアリーナ～ 思い出は全部ここに捨てていけ！～ HKT48単独コンサート | AKB48 Group Spring Concert@SSA - HKT48 Solo Concert

2014.04.05 @ noon
M01. HKT48
M02. Iiwake Maybe
M03. Only Today
M04. 10nen Sakura

MC

M05. Dear My Teacher
New Team H
M06. Yobisute Fantasy
Team KIV
M07. Koisuru Fortune Cookie

MC

M08. Ashita wa Ashita no Kimi ga Umareru
Kodama Haruka, Miyawaki Sakura, Sashihara Rino, Tashima Meru, Tomonaga Mio
M09. Sobakasu no Kiss
Kenkyuusei + Fukagawa Maiko, Okada Kanna, Ueno Haruka, Ui Mashiro, Yamada Marina
M10. BINGO
M11. Tobenai Agehachou
Anai Chihiro, Goto Izumi, Kojina Yui, Kumazawa Serina, Matsuoka Natsumi, Moriyasu Madoka, Nakanishi Chiyori, Ota Aika
M12. How Come?

MC

M13. Body and Soul (SPEED)
Motomura Aoi, Murashige Anna, Tanaka Miku, Yabuki Nako
M14. Aa Yokatta (Hana x Hana)
Nakanishi Chiyori, Tani Marika
M15. Cat's Eye (Anri)
Anai Chihiro, Kojina Yui, Matsuoka Natsumi, Miyawaki Sakura, Moriyasu Madoka
M16. Sotsugyou (Saito Yuki)
Kimoto Kanon, Kumazawa Serina, Kurihara Sae, Ota Aika
M17. Haru Ichiban (Candy)
Kodama Haruka, Tashima Meru, Tomonaga Mio
M18. Aa Mujou (Ann Lewis)
Sashihara Rino
M19. Sailor Fuku wo Nogasanaide (Onyanko Club)

MC

M20. Namaiki Lips (new song)
Tanaka Miku, Yabuki Nako
M21. Kimi dake ni Chu!Chu!Chu!
Akiyoshi Yuka, Fuchigami Mai, Kimoto Kanon, Motomura Aoi, Murashige Anna, Tashima Meru, Tomonaga Mio
M22. Hissatsu Teleport
M23. Give me Five

MC

M24. Onegai Valentine
M25. Kidoku Through
Team H
M26. Mukashi no Kareshi no Oniichan to Tsukiau to Iu Koto
Team KIV

MC

MEDLEY
M27. RIVER (AKB48)
M28. GAGAGA (SDN48)
M29. Utsukushii Inazuma (SKE48)
M30. Kamonegix (NMB48)
M31. Romance, Irane (AKB48)
M32. Aisareru to Iu Koto (Not Yet)
M33. Junjou-19 (NMB48)
M34. Kataomoi Finally (SKE48)
M35. RIVER (AKB48)
M36. Kimi wa Doushite?
M37. Hatsukoi Butterfly
M38. Wink wa Sankai
M39. Kimi no Koto ga Suki yaken 
M40. Suki! Suki! Skip!

MC (Farewell to Nakanishi Chiyori and Tani Marika)

M41. Ima, Kimi wo Omou (new song)

EN01: Rock da yo, Jinsei wa
EN02: Oogoe Diamond

MC

EN03: Sakura, Minna de Tabeta
EN04: Melon Juice

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senshuuraku of current stages:
Team H - Hakata Legend: April 17
KKS - Nounai Paradise: April 24

Shonichi of new stages:
Team H - Seishun Girls (K2): April 23
Team KIV - Theater no Megami (B5): May 8
 

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[Concert] AKB48グループ春コンin さいたまスーパーアリーナ～ 思い出は全部ここに捨てていけ！～ NMB48単独コンサート | AKB48 Group Spring Concert@SSA - NMB48 Solo Concert

2014.04.05 @ Evening
Kage-ana: Yamamoto Sayaka

M01. Kamonegikkusu
M02. HA!
M03.Teppen Tottande!
M04. NMB48

MC1（Celebration of Yamada Nana's Birthday）

M05. Mikazuki no senaka
New Team BII

MC2（New Team BII）

M06. Koko ni datte tenshi wa iru
New Team N

MC3（New Team N）

M07. In-Goal
New Team M

MC4（New Team M）

M08. Waruki
Watanabe Miyuki
M09. Zipper
Kashiwagi Yuki, Jonishi Kei, Yoshida Akari
M10. Hoshizora no Caravan
M11. Renai higaitodoke
M12. Boku ga mou sukoshi daitan nara
M13. Dazai osamu yonda ka?
Ogasawara Mayu, Yamamoto Sayaka, Yamada Nana
M14. Nandeyanen Idol

MC5（New comedy skit）

M15. Zetsumetsu kurokami shoujo
M16. Yama e ikou 
Namba Teppoutai Sono Go
M17. Mizukiri
Akagumi
M18. Prom no Koibito
Shirogumi
M19. Junjou u-19
M20. Bokura no Eureka
M21. Hatsukoi no yukue to Play Ball
Yamamoto Sayaka & Murase Sae- guitari, Jonishi Kei-conga 
M22. Sunglasses to uchiakebanashi
M23. Almond Croissant keikaku
Team BII
M24. With my soul 
Team M
M25. Jonetsu Highway
Team N
M26.Fumou no tochi wo mankai ni...

MC6

M27. Omoide no Hotondo
Ogasawara Mayu, Kotani Riho
M28. Kimi to Deatte boku wa Kawatta
M29. Virginity
M30. Oh my god!
M31. Nagiichi
M32. Kitagawa Kenji
Encore

EN1. Takane no Ringo

MC7

EN2. Mousou Girlfriend
EN3. Todokanasou de todoku mono

MC8

EN4. Seishun no Laptime

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[Event] AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト200 / AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 200 2014 Day 5 Part 2 - #50-1

Day 5 Setlist #50-1 April 6th, 2014 (Sunday) 17:00 JST

Kage-Ana: Kuramochi Asuka

~overture~
50. With my soul - Team M
49. Heart Ereki - Senbatsu (Okada Nana for Oshima Yuko)
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MC01
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48. Sunglasses to Uchiakebanashi - NMB48 Kenkyuusei
47. Yume no Dead Body - Yamamoto Sayaka
46. Ai no Imi wo Kangaete Mita
45. Kataomoi no Karaage
44. Mitsubachi Girl - Team E
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MC02 Kotani Riho
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43. Kimi Dake ni Chu! Chu! Chu! - Tentoumu Chu!
42. ONEW no Uwabaki - Ichikawa Miori, Shiroma Miru, Kondo Rina
41. Hatsukoi Butterfly
40. Dakishimechaikenai
39. Heavy Rotation - Mukaichi Mion
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MC03 with Maeda Atsuko and Tomomi Itano 
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38. Kimi no Hitomi wa Planetarium
37. Hasute to Wasute
36. Fuyushougun no Regret
35. Gugutasu no Sora - Matsui Rena, Matsumura Kaori
34. Ima ga Ichiban
33. Bara no Kajitsu
32. Mienai Sora wa Istudemo Aoi
31. Itoshiki Natasha
30. Zipper
29. Melon Juice
28. Kurai sokode nani o kangaeru ka?
27. Ue Kara Mariko - With Shinoda Mariko appearing!
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MC04 with Shinoda Mariko
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26. Heart Gata Virus - Kojima Haruna, Kojima Mako, Okada Nana
25. Hashire Penguin - Yokoyama Yui for Nakamata Shiori
24. Suki!Suki!Skip! - HKT48
23. Junjo Shugi - Katayama Haruka, Watanabe Mayu, Kashiwagi Yuki
22. Escape - SKE48
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MC05 Minegishi Minami, Sashihara Rino, Kitahara Rie, Miyazaki Miho 
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21. Kareha no Station - Matsui Rena
20. Warukii - Watanabe Miyuki
19. Ice no Kuchizuke
18. Yokaze no shiwaza - Kashiwagi Yuki
17. Kondo Koso Ecstacy - with Sato Amina appearing!
16. So Long
15. LOVE shugyō
14. Kagami no Naka no Jean Da Arc - Kikuchi Ayaka, Tanabe Miku, Kuramochi Asuka, Nagao Mariya, Oba Mina
13. Nakinagara hohoende - Oshima Yuko
12. CHOOSE ME
11. Itoshisa No Accel - Takahashi Minami
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