[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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[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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[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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[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 1 - #100-51

Day 5 Setlist #100-51 April 6th, 2014 (Sunday) 11:00 JST

~overture~
100. Bird - Takahashi Minami, Okada Nana, Iwata Karen)
99. Hoshizora no Caravan - NMB48 (Shirogumi)
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MC01. NMB48
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98. Oteage Lullaby - Takahashi Minami
97. Doro no Metronome - HKT48 (Umakuchi Hime)
96. Yuudachi no Mae - SKE48 (Kenkyuusei)
95. Koi wo Kataru Shijin ni Narenakute… - SKE48
94. Me ga Itai Kurai Hareta Sora - SKE48 (5th Generation)
93. Enkyori Poster - Kashiwagi Yuki, Okada Nana, Maeda Ami, Nishino Miki, Takajo Aki, Ota Aika, Miyazaki Miho
92. Onegai Valentine - HKT48 (Senbatsu)
91. Junai no Crescendo - Takahashi Minami, Kojima Haruna, Minegishi Minami
90. Itsunomanika, Yowaimonoijime - SKE48 (Selection 8)
89. Tsuyogari Dokei - SKE48 (Senbatsu)
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MC02. Kitahara Rie, Kizaki Yuria, Takahashi Minami, Kojima Haruna
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88. TWO ROSES - SKE48 (Matsui Jurina, Matsui Rena)
87. Gyakuten Oujisama - Minegishi Minami, Uchida Mayumi, Shinozaki Ayana
86. Team KII Oshi - SKE48 (Team KII)
85. HA! - NMB48 (Senbatsu)
84. Chance no Junban - Senbatsu
83. Kimi no Senaka - Undergirls
82. Nice to meet you! - SKE48
81. Juuryoku Sympathy - Yokoyama Team A
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MC03. Tentoumu Chu!
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80. Avocado Janeshi - Sashihara Rino, Watanabe Mayu
79. Nandeyanen, Idol - NMB48
78. Sansei Kawaii! - SKE48 (Senbatsu)
77. Team B Oshi - Kashiwagi Team B
76. Kokoro no Hashi no Sofa - Fujie Reina, Kuramochi Asuka, Oya Shizuka
75. Kesshou - NMB48 (Shirogumi)
74. Scandalous ni Ikou - Kashiwagi Yuki, Kojima Haruna
73. Do Re Mi Fa Onchi - Next Girls
72. Canaria Syndrome - SKE48 (Shirogumi)
71. Kioku no Dilemma - Takahashi Minami, Matsui Sakiko, Sasaki Yukari, Iwata Karen
70. Wink wa Sankai - HKT48 (Senbatsu)
69. Kimi no Koto ga Suki yaken - HKT48
68. Arashi no Yoru ni wa - Miyazaki Miho, Suzuki Mariya, Kuramochi Asuka, Suzuki Shihori
67. Show Fight! - Future Girls
66. Bokura no Eureka - NMB48 (Senbatsu)
65. Ookami to Pride - SKE48 (Kizaki Yuria, Kitagawa Ryoha)
64. Shonichi - 3rd Generation
63. Omoide Ijou - SKE48 (Matsui Jurina, Kinoshita Yukiko, Miyamae Ami)
62. Nusumareta Kuchibiru - Undergirls
61. Jungle Gym - NMB48 (Yamamoto Sayaka)
60. Tenshi no Shippo - Ota Aika, Tomonaga Mio, Akiyoshi Yuka
59. Finland Miracle - SKE48 (Abiru Riho, Kato Tomoko, Yakata Miki)
58. Kurukurupa - Kobayashi Kana, Kawaei Rina, Kizaki Yuria
57. Manazashi, Sayonara - SKE48 (Takayanagi Akane, Furukawa Airi)
56. Seishun no Laptime - NMB48
55. First Rabbit
54. Temodemo no Namida - Kashiwagi Yuki, Sashihara Rino
53. Cross - SKE48 (Takayanagi Akane, Matsumoto Rina, Iguchi Shiori)
52. Eien Yori Tsuzuku You ni - OKL48
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MC04. Kashiwagi Yuki, Sashihara Rino, Watanabe Mayu, Minegishi Minami
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51. Kaisoku to Doutai Shiryoku
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ENCORE
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EN01. RESET - New Team K
EN02. LOVE Shugyou - New Team 4
EN03. Labrador Retriever - Senbatsu
EN04. Koi Suru Fortune Cookie - Senbatsu
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ANNOUNCEMENTS 
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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！～ SKE48単独コンサート | AKB48 Group Spring Concert @ SSA - SKE48 Solo Concert

Being the first formed sister group of AKB48, SKE48 also started the sister group's solo concerts at Saitama Super Arena first on the 4th of April. This concert is also the first one where the new teams formed during the big reformation, performed for the first time in a concert.
 
New teams performed which means the new transferred members and also concurrency members stood on stage for the first time as a SKE member as well~

Sae, Milky, Boss and Suzuran for Team S, Nana and Minarun for Team KII, and Suuchan and Marika for Team E~ All of them were able to perform one team song in their new teams and participate in unit songs~ It is really interesting and exciting to see them performing as SKE members because some of them for example, Milky, Suzuran, Nana, and Suuchan are some members that I never imagine to be performing SKE songs or as a SKE member, but I can't wait to see the performance when this concert is released!!! Hope they had fun during the concert~

Now looking at the setlist, I'm pretty happy with it and it looks enjoyable~

• I love how they started the concert with a non-stop singles songs performances~ So that means not stopping for 14 songs in a row since all members are performing together. Really hardcore right there SKE... no wonder SKE girl's "amount of sweat are outstanding" (￣ω￣)
• The new team S centers are Jucchan and Uha as expected... since the old ace Manatsu graduated and Yuria transferring to AKB... I'm still so sad about this...!!! Uha is not bad but I'm just so used to Manatsu being there now... (ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ
• Yumechi being the KKS center for Yuudachi no mae~~~~ YAY!!!
• Ookami to pride with Yuria and Milky?? This is one that I wanna see~ But I wonder who will be in Yuria's position after she transfers to AKB... especially with Seifuku no me stage back on...
• OMG.... Darkness again~~ Them SKE girls just look too cool in them suits....!!!!! Darkness is seriously a damn cool song...! ( ´ ▽ ` )

For those that might not know this, but this concert is also Kizaki Yuria's last concert as a SKE48 member before she becomes an AKB48 member... She has always been there since nearly the beginning of SKE...being a regular senbatsu member ever since "Gomen ne SUMMER" and always part of the front girls with Jurina, Rena, Kuumin, Churi, Manatsu and so on...

When you mention and talk about SKE, you sure will think of wMatsui since they are like the "face" of SKE but you will also know the name "Kizaki Yuria" because she is such an important member for SKE and means THAT much to all of us... In the above image, the SKE girls all wrote a message to Yuria on that huge piece of *something like a banner* which is so touching.... And her signature Yuria peace sign, along with her smile, is surely something the SKE family will miss alot... (If you guys are all wondering why I put "Peace out (・∀・>)" at the end of my every post and where it came from, it is of course from Yuria since she is one of my oshimen...) But no matter what, us fans will support her in achieving her dream no matter where she goes!!

Before moving on to the setlist, I'll post a segment of Yuria's speech during the concert... She is such an amazing girl you cannot not love her...

"If I’m the person I am now, is because such a lot of people has been supporting SKE. I’ll end up being transferred but, bringing with me SKE’s spirit, I’ll work hard so that one day I’ll be able to say “I’m back”." - Kizaki Yuria (Translated by mahoushoujoari@tumblr)

Day 1 - SKE48 Solo Concert Setlist + Screenshots:
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[Concert] AKB48単独＆グループ 春コン in 国立競技場～思い出は全部ここに捨てていけ！～ | AKB48 Spring Concert @ National Olympic Stadium | Day 1

Credit: modelpress@mdpr.jp

Finally, the AKB48G were able to sing, dance and perform for tens of thousands of fans on the stage of National Olympic Stadium for their spring concert yesterday. Firstly, I want to congratulate the girls again for being the first ever girl group to hold a concert in the holy Olympic Stadium, and will probably be the last to perform on this stage as the stadium will be taken down to be rebuilt for the new 2020 Summer Olympics stadium later in the year.

As for the setlist, we were able to see some songs which don't get performed very often. And there were more team songs than unit songs, which I think it is because this will be the last concert for the girls in their current teams before the new teams are taken in place... (I'm still not over the big reformation...) Also, there weren't as much MCs as compared to the other concerts. There were only 4 MCs, but due to this, the girls were able to perform a total of 55 songs which I prefer more than MCs. Overall, the setlist is pretty well done by management~

During the encore of yesterday's concert, AKB48 performed the next single titled "Labrador Retriever" for the first time!!! Such a cute title~ I'm also happy and glad that Mayu got the center position that she deserved~ (｡･ω･｡) We were also able to see the whole performance as some channels were live broadcasting the performance~ To watch the performance, click on the image for a link to Dailymotion~↓↓↓

Yesterday's concert ended with no problem and was very successful, but that also means we are one step closer towards Yuko's graduation concert which will be tonight at the same venue of National Olympic Stadium... I reckon we will all be crying a river just like Takamina since Yuko is such an important member for AKB48 and it will be so different without her being in AKB48 anymore just like Acchan... But let us be with Yuko till the very last minute of her being an AKB48 member and make tonight a night Yuko will always remember because it will be the best graduation concert ever...!

*UPDATE* Yuko's graduation concert on the 30th of March was suspended due to bad weather. We will be informed when the graduation concert will take place later in the future.
*UPDATE 2* The date of Yuko's graduation of the 30th of March will be changed to the 8th of June, a day after the election and the venue of the concert will also change to Ajinomoto Stadium which is the same place where general election will take place.

Day 1 setlist + Screenshots + 36th Single Senbatsu List:
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[Preview] SKE48 - 14th Single 未来とは? / Mirai to wa Covers + Tracklist

Title: 未来とは? / Mirai to wa?

Artist: SKE48

Release Date: 2014.03.19

SKE48's first single of 2014 and the last single of the SKE we know before they become a new SKE after all that has happened in the Dai sokaku matsuri. This will also be the last single Manatsu, Yuria, Seira and Matsurina will be participating in. This is sad... it is just like last year with Choco no dorei... being the last single for those 9 graduated members.... But this also brings out opportunities for other members to be in senbatsu!
I'm happy for Madoka, AzumaRion and Mizuho making into senbatsu for the first time!! But still got a mix feeling that I won't be able to see Manatsu and Yuria in senbatsu anymore...
(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ
Anyways... They first performed this song during the first day of Nagoya dome (Those lucky fans that went watched the first ever performance first and live.....) and I was thinking that maybe I can see a glimpse of the song from Kaotan's Ichi komeda, but she muted the audio and gave us only a screenshot....(Smart move right there) But an incomplete version came out a few days ago → (Link) and I think it is pretty nice song~
Enough with myself talking and I shall get on with the cover and tracklist of this single..!!(￣ω￣)

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[Event] AKB48グループ大組閣祭り / AKB48 Group Daisokaku Matsuri

先日リクエストアワーにて発表いたしました、2月24日（月）Zepp DiverCity TOKYOにて開催のイベント「ＡＫＢ４８グループ大組閣祭り～時代は変わる。 だけど、僕らは前しか向かねえ！～」に関しまして...
As announced during Request Hour, the event AKB48 Group Daisokaku Matsuri ~Times are Changing. However, We Can Only Face Forward!~ will be held on February 24th at Zepp DiverCity TOKYO. 

このイベントはAKBグループすべてのメンバーの新しい可能性を探るために、新しいチームを組閣することを目的としたイベントです。
This event was planned in order to explore new possibilities for all members in the AKB Group.

先日の告知発表のステージ上で、高橋みなみ総監督は力強く、こう宣言しました。
The other day, this was what general manager Takahashi Minami had to say encouragingly on stage.

「いろんな人がいろんなチームに行って刺激を受けて、48グループが大きくなるために、2014年も前を向いてがんばっていきたい」と。
"With the stimulus of putting various people on various teams in order for the 48 Group to grow on a grand scale, we'll continue to try our best and face forward in 2014."

今回の大組閣は、世間をにぎわすのが目的ではありません。
The purpose of this grand reformation isn't simply to stir up our world.

ベランダの鉢植えを並び替えることで、日陰だった花の魅力に改めて気づいてもらう。
違う性質の土に植え替えることで、あじさいのように違う色の花を咲かせるかもしれない。
全員が前を向いて進める組閣。
すべてのメンバーの夢の実現にとってプラスになる組閣を行ないます！
On a balcony with potted plants arranged in order, you can even find charm in the flowers in the shade. 
By changing the soil, we can probably change the colors of the flowers that bloom, like hydrangeas.
A reformation that makes everyone face forward and progress.
We'll carry out a reformation that adds to the materialization of all members' dreams!

現在、運営スタッフがメンバー一人ひとりについてじっくりと考え、連日白熱した議論を重ねながら最良の布陣を追求しています。
Right now, each member of the management staff are arguing and discussing every day with white-hot passion while keeping each and every member in mind in order in pursuit of the best lineup. 

2月24日（月）、Zepp DiverCity TOKYO。
新しい可能性が誕生する瞬間を、あなたも目撃して下さい。
On February 24th, Monday, at Zepp DiverCity TOKYO,
you're invited to see the birth of a new potentiality.

They said it was a shuffle without tears. NO. JUST NO. It was a shuffle with break downs, collapses, and full-transfers and...

Anyway, if interested here is the set list for tonight.

Date: 24th February 2014
Venue: Zepp Diver City, Odaiba, Tokyo.


Kage-Ana: Watanabe Mayu

— VTR— 

— Maeshika Mukanee performed by staff member band called “Out of Breath” (with VTR)

-Overture-

MC01. (Hosted by) Tsuchida Teruyuki and Toda Keiko 

M01. Team A - Only Today

M02. Team K - Sougen no Kiseki

M03. Team B - Team B Oshi
M04. Team 4 - Seijun Philosophy 
M05. Team S - JYURI JYURI BABY 
M06. Team KII - Futari Dake No Parade

MC02. (Hosted by) Tsuchida Teruyuki and Toda Keiko 

M07. Team E - Shalala na Calendar
M08. Team N - Koko ni Datte Tenshi wa Iru
M09. Team M - With My Soul
M10. Team BII - Almond Croissant Keikaku
M11. Team H - Melon Juice
M12. Team KIV - Suki! Suki! Skip!

MC03. (Toda Keiko, Tsuchida Akirano, Kobayashi Yoshinori, Oshima Yuko)

M13. Maeshika Mukanee

New Teams full line-ups:

All members have until 26th February 2014 to question/appeal their positions.

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[Concert] 『SKE党決起集会。「箱で推せ！」』 / 『SKE to kekkai shukai. 「Hako de ose! 」』 National Tour (02/02/14) | Nagoya Dome | Day 2

SKE48 has finally reached their dream stage and the dream tour has finally ended today and it ended perfectly without any sad announcements (Surprisingly). Thanks Nagoya Dome! Thanks SKE48 and good job to all the girls!!! But this is not the end of SKE, because together with the girls... We will keep on walking up the stairs!! (Damn I love saying this after watching Majisuka....)

Anyways on with the last show of this tour... I really love the unity of other SKE fans and all fans of the 48G in Japan... As all of you all can see in the above photo is a sea of orange which is the colour of SKE48/Team S. It is so pretty~ I love how they did the colour of red, green and blue as well for KII, E and KKS songs respectively. ヽ(*≧ω≦)ﾉ

As for the setlist today, it is pretty interesting as they have different center for each single songs, unit songs and Akagumi/Shirogumi songs. But what I didn't really like is they start and end of both concerts are the same... Like Tsuyokimono yo → Aozora Kataomoi → Gomen ne SUMMER! with the same senbatsu... But I guess it is okay since they started off the concert with... *Drumrolls* Escape!!!!!! and with Azumarion on the piano and Annya on the drum!! I never knew that Annya can play the drums but this song is too damn epic no matter how many times they performed it already...!!!

• Manatsu was crying during Ai no Kazu....!? Noooooooooooo Don't cry Ichigo chan... (;A;) It's gonna be so sad with you graduating soon along side with Seira san....
• Hanabi wa Owaranai!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG AS WELL!!!!!!!!! Love how they performed both this song and Kamoku na Tsuki, which is the songs that I have been listening on repeat!!
• Choco no dorei...Ego-chan....Ego-chan... EGO-CHAN centering Choco no dorei!!!! I can just imagine the amount of cuteness coming from her during this song!! Yesterday was Yuria and today is Ego-chan!
• Finland Miracle.... just imagining that after march we won't be able to see cute Manatsu perform this again is just so...。ﾟ(ﾟﾉД｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡ Can't see Rena fangirling over her anymore 。ﾟ(ﾟﾉД｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡
• Yesterday it was roller skates and today it is unicycles.....!? Damn these ske girls can do almost anything!! They are just too awesome!!!
• Juritan solo acoustic of Oogoe Diamond!? dsjkfsajhsadkfjsdkljfsldka.......I so damn want to watch this performance!!
• Ohhhhhhh 48G medley of Oide Shampoo, Kamonegix, 10nen Zakura and Melon Juice?? This would be interesting~ I wanna see how SKE performs Kamonegix and Melon and Juice~~
• Cute draftees came out to say who's their second oshi and I love Nao-chan so much~~~ Jurina is my second oshi as well~ (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ

Recently, there are news and interviews about how the selected girls will work with Samsung and complete some tasks given to them, as well as the selected girls will form a special unit for a upcoming song which will be included in the 14th single, and tonight... they performed the song!!!

I wanna see this performance as well!!! And man.... they all look so *O* especially Juritan in those tight pants.....!!! *nosebleed* I hope it would be a cool and awesome song!! Nah wait... It definitely will be a cool and awesome song (≧▽≦)

It's really surprising that there was no announcement made today, because usually there will be one and I thought that someone might announce their graduation or something as well, but I guess we are all safe for another day~ Other than all of these, I shall get on with today's setlist!! After showing you all what the soon-to-be-grading Manatsu and Seira said during their speech... ｡･ﾟﾟ･(>д<)･ﾟﾟ･｡

“When our solo concert in nagoya dome was announced, I thought it was still too early. But when I stood on stage yesterday, I realised that I was wrong. I will never forget the scene I saw here. Thank you!” - Mukaida Manatsu (via fake49@tumblr)

“I will graduate in February.I kept on crying frm yesterday’s first song.It is all thanks to you that I hav come so far. I think today’s stage is complete with the presence of 6th gen and draftees.I felt the staff’s love in the setlist which made me cry. I will feel lonely without everyone by my side but from March onwards I wil be SKE Hako Oshi like you all!Lets root on SKE together!” - Sato Seira (via fake49@tumblr)

Nagoya Dome Day 2 Setlist + Screenshots + Ichi Komeda:
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[Concert] 『SKE党決起集会。「箱で推せ！」』 / 『SKE to kekkai shukai. 「Hako de ose! 」』 National Tour (01/02/14) | Nagoya Dome | Day 1

FINALLY!!!! NAGOYA DOME WELCOMES SKE48!!! We have come very far, well the girls have and I only joined the fandom mid-last year anyways but... the girls have finally reached their dream and are able to perform on the stage of Nagoya dome themselves!! I'm so happy for them~ (ﾉ´ヮ´)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

About today's concert, I gotta say... I'm pretty impressed by the stage set. I know it was probably the same for Kobe hall and Yokohama arena, but because I didn't actually see the whole stage set back then, I'm really impressed and I like it alot! 

I love the "SKE48" flags next to the main stage (I would love it if they sell that design in a towel or something because I would definitely buy it!). But the thing that caught my eyes the most is the main stage that resembles alot like a shrine, and when you talk about Nagoya and shrines... It is definitely Nagoya Castle and you can see the Kin no Shachihoko on the two sides as well. This is too awesome ~ (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

I really enjoyed the concert overall tonight (Through a computer screen looking at the setlist and screen caps of course) Especially the setlist tonight is pretty interesting~ I'm hoping that tomorrow's setlist will be the best out of all the concerts they did for this national tour! (≧▽≦)

• Kamigami no Ryouiki being one of my all-time favourite performed by the 1st gens with Azumarion and Nao accompanying them.... What a lovely way to start off a concert after the SKE call...
• Miyamae centering Aozora Kotaomoi!!! That center spot was Jurina's spot..! Can't wait to watch her since her oshimen is Jurina and I love them both so much!!!
• Akagumi and Shirogumi songs got performed~~ I want to see Nante ginga wa akarui no darou get performed as well as Tori wa Aoi Sora no Hate wo Shiranai!!!
• OMG!! Kamoku na Tsuki!!!! I have been listening to this song on repeat because I love it soooo much!! Oh, how I wanted to see this getting performed~~
• Yuria doing Sore demo suki da yo would be sooooo adorable and cuteness overload~~
• OMG....!! DARKNESS WITH WORLD ORDER!!! ASDKLJSAFLKJASDLKAJ adskjdlasdjklsajdkajdlk!!! ajskdljaslkdjaskldj!!! (゜▼゜ ）(Sorry about the gibberish... I'm just too excited)
• Finally draft members performing~~ And not just those typical songs like Party ga hajimaru and Aitakatta, but Chime wa LOVE SONG~~~

Like what us SKE wota always say... "Once a SKE member, Always a SKE member" and today.... KITARIE CAME JUST TO PERFORM TSUYOGARI TOKEI!!! I'm so happy to see her perform with the SKE girls~~ SKE member's bond between each other is so strong and I heard that some old 1st gen members came to watch the concert as well~

There was of course an announcement made tonight and you all probably know what it is already... Yes. The announcement and performance of the next single "Mirai to wa?"!!!

This senbatsu has some surprising members in it. The old Team E leader, Madoka and two of the promosing future of SKE... Azumarion and Rabbit are in the senbatsu for this 14h single. I just want to say one thing... Why can't they just put Yukko in for senbatsu damnit!! She is cool and awesome so why don't management put her in...!! And why is our beloved Nishishi out again...!? And it feels so weird not to have Nannan and Ichigo in the senbatsu line-up anymore.... Other than these things... I'm looking forward to this single and since the title of the song is related to future... I'm guessing it will be like a ballad song??

Anyways I have been talking abit too much and I shall get on with the setlist of today~

Nagoya Dome Day 1 Setlist + Screenshots + Ichi komeda:
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[Event] AKB48 ユニット祭り2014 / AKB48 Unit Matsuri 2014

Tokyo Dome City Hall 2014/01/27 18.00 JST

Setlist

Kage-ana: Owada Nana

M00. Overture
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MC00. BAKARHYTHM, Sashihara Rino, Minegishi Minami
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M01. Smile Kamigakushi (Tentoumu Chu!)
M02. Kimi Dake ni Chu! Chu! Chu! (Owada N, Ota Y, Mukaichi M, Komiyama H, Yabuki N, Tanaka M)
M03. Matsumulove (Matsumura Kaori)
M04. After Rain
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MC01. BAKARHYTHM
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M05. Tomo no Ura Boujou (Iwasa Misaki)
M06. Enkyori Poster (Iwatate S, Okada N, Yabushita S, Takahashi J, Murayama Y, Nishino M, Miyawaki S)
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MC02. Yokoyama Y, Yamamoto S, Furuhata N, Kodama H, Fujie R
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M07. 10 Krone to Pan (Yamamoto S, Yokoyama Y, Furuhata N, Kodama H, Fujie R)
M08. Wagamama na Nagareboshi (Shimazaki H, Kawaei R)
M09. Rappa Renshuuchuu (Watanabe Mayu)
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MC03. Watanabe Miyuki, Suda A, Yamauchi S, Oota A
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M10. Tainin Gougi no Sunset beach (Watanabe Miyuki, Suda A, Oota A, Yamauchi S)
M11. Okami to Pride (Iriyama A, Shiroma M)
M12. Birthday Wedding (Kashiwagi Yuki)
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MC04. Sashihara R, Kizaki Y, Shimazaki H, Yagura F
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M13. Boyhunt no Hohou Oshiemasu (Sashihara R, Shimazaki H, Yagura F, Kizaki Y)
M14. Kirigirisu Jin (No3b)
M15. Romance Privacy (French Kiss)
M16. Stoic na bigaku (Watanabe M, Ichikawa M, Oba M, Yabushita S, Miyawaki S, Yabuki N)
M17. Soredemo Sukidayo (Sashihara Rino)
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MC05. Oshima Y, Minegishi M, Furukawa A, Takajo A, Nagao M
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M18. Ichi no san (Oshima Y, Nagao M, Minegishi M, Furukawa A, Takajo A)
M19. Itsumo soba ni (Kuramochi Asuka)
M20. Watashi Leaf (Matsui J, Iriyama A, Kawaei R, Owada N as Kato Rena's under)
M21. Jane Doe (Takahashi Minami)
M22. Tsugi no Pierce (Not yet)
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MC06. Kojima H, Kashiwagi Y, Matsui R
M23. Shower no ato dakara (Kojima H, Kashiwagi H, Matsui R)
M24. JJ ni karitamono (Takahashi M, Umeda A, Takayanagi A, Yamada N, Kitahara R, Kuramochi A)
M25. Hatsukoi Dash (Watarirouka Hashiritai: Watanabe M, Oota A, Kikuchi A, Nakagawa H, Hirajima N, Iwasa M, Urano K)
M26. Kanpeki Guu~no ne (Watarirouka Hashiritai: Watanabe M, Oota A, Kikuchi A, Nakagawa H, Hirajima N, Iwasa M, Urano K)

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MC07. Oshima Y, Kojima H, Minegishi M, Sashihara R 

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M27. Heart Ereki (senbatsu - Kojima Mako as Jurina's under)
M28. Suzukake Nanchara (Janken senbatsu, sister groups girls not here except Jurina and Nao)
M29. Sayonara Crawl (All)

M30. Koisuru Fortune Cookie (All)
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Announcement: Oshima Yuko's graduation ceremony will be held at the Kokuritsu (Olympic Stadium) (concerts scheduled March 29th-30th). She will attend handshake events after her graduation.
A "Thank you Yuko" festival will be held later in the year.
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Encore
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EN01. Mae Shika Mukanee (Senbatsu)
EN02. Heavy Rotation (All)

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