http://m.tribe-m.jp/qnewsbox?news_id=9582
This. I can't find this anywhere. Why. The FujiQ Highland part was hilarious enough, thanks to Tumblr user reosano for providing the link.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
三代目J Soul Brothers ポッキーCM
Oh no, the new Pocky CM with 3JSB is annoyingly catchy. It features Gun-chan, Omi and Naoki, and what fine outfits they're wearing. Legs, my gosh, their legs. OTL GUN-CHAN'S KILLER SMILE IN FULL FORCE.
I swear I was joking about the 3JSB Pocky game and Omi feeding Gun-chan and Naoki pocky. I didn't expect it to happen in the CM. It's not funny. Rargh.
LET ME SHARE THE LOVE WITH YOU
The new dance move to overthrow Running Man? I prefer the Running Man, but the dance moves are so easy even I can do it seated. The song, on the otherhand, is an earworm. Very catchy, so catchy that I woke up with the full CM playing in my head.
I swear I was joking about the 3JSB Pocky game and Omi feeding Gun-chan and Naoki pocky. I didn't expect it to happen in the CM. It's not funny. Rargh.
LET ME SHARE THE LOVE WITH YOU
The new dance move to overthrow Running Man? I prefer the Running Man, but the dance moves are so easy even I can do it seated. The song, on the otherhand, is an earworm. Very catchy, so catchy that I woke up with the full CM playing in my head.
Monday, August 17, 2015
I pride myself on being a logical person. And of course everyone's different, our tastes are different, there's no need to engage in virtual fist fights when you're all in the same fandom.
I'm sure Hiro won't want that.
After discussions on Exile Tribe with my friends, I came to a conclusion - after picking out my top favourite, I really cannot rank anyone else after. Because I like them differently. My top favourite is Gun-chan based on these factors - he's introverted, he's cool, he's quiet, he's serious, he's cute, he's easy-going, and I believe I can get along with him as friends.
If you think I like him because he's really good-looking, well, you aren't wrong. He's annoyingly perfect and photogenic and looks even better in real life. But among Exile Tribe, if you ask me whose features I like, I'll pick Tetsuya. I like sharp features, lean and toned bodies, like a 2D ikemen. Tecchan fits the bill.
Speaking of Exile, I have to agree with my friend - we like Sandaime J Soul Brothers, Nidaime J Soul Brothers, even Gene better than the current Exile. 2JSB put in so much effort last time before they joined Exile. I prefer Naoto and Naoki in 3JSB than in Exile. Maybe we joined the fandom late, but we have past videos to watch. You can see the difference. Back when Exile actively promoted their new singles. Now, we hardly see them, because they're busy.
She says Akira and the youngins are trying. Shokichi is trying. Additionally, I think Naoki's also trying his best. Because it's Naoki. He makes the most effort, even back then. He tried to connect with the main Exile when 2JSB first merged into Exile. He and Naoto worked hard to bring 3JSB to where they are today. He's a pillar of support.
The Exile Tribe pyramid has been my motivation since last year. Fandoms keep me afloat, but this particular fandom has been making sure I'm guided back to shore. I may be bruised and battered, but I'm alive. I hope never to lose this bright spark in my life, because surely I can say, Exile Tribe pyramid is a life-changing fandom. I'm glad to be part of it, and I hope it continues for years to come.
I'm sure Hiro won't want that.
After discussions on Exile Tribe with my friends, I came to a conclusion - after picking out my top favourite, I really cannot rank anyone else after. Because I like them differently. My top favourite is Gun-chan based on these factors - he's introverted, he's cool, he's quiet, he's serious, he's cute, he's easy-going, and I believe I can get along with him as friends.
If you think I like him because he's really good-looking, well, you aren't wrong. He's annoyingly perfect and photogenic and looks even better in real life. But among Exile Tribe, if you ask me whose features I like, I'll pick Tetsuya. I like sharp features, lean and toned bodies, like a 2D ikemen. Tecchan fits the bill.
Speaking of Exile, I have to agree with my friend - we like Sandaime J Soul Brothers, Nidaime J Soul Brothers, even Gene better than the current Exile. 2JSB put in so much effort last time before they joined Exile. I prefer Naoto and Naoki in 3JSB than in Exile. Maybe we joined the fandom late, but we have past videos to watch. You can see the difference. Back when Exile actively promoted their new singles. Now, we hardly see them, because they're busy.
She says Akira and the youngins are trying. Shokichi is trying. Additionally, I think Naoki's also trying his best. Because it's Naoki. He makes the most effort, even back then. He tried to connect with the main Exile when 2JSB first merged into Exile. He and Naoto worked hard to bring 3JSB to where they are today. He's a pillar of support.
The Exile Tribe pyramid has been my motivation since last year. Fandoms keep me afloat, but this particular fandom has been making sure I'm guided back to shore. I may be bruised and battered, but I'm alive. I hope never to lose this bright spark in my life, because surely I can say, Exile Tribe pyramid is a life-changing fandom. I'm glad to be part of it, and I hope it continues for years to come.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
HiGH&LOW
LDH has a big project called HiGH&LOW, involving Exile, 3JSB, Gene and E-Girls. And of course, Gekidan Exile.
Info: http://onehallyu.com/topic/208059-a-movie-a-manga-a-concert-ldh-begins-their-brand-new-entertainment-project-highlow/
The story begins from 3 Instagram accounts. Oh, here's the official Instagram.
「HiGH&LOW」Drama Edition Cast
EXILE
EXILE AKIRA / EXILE TAKAHIRO / Tachibana Kenchi / Kuroki Keiji / Takanori Iwata / Shirahama Alan / Sato Taiki
Sandaime J Soul Brothers
ELLY / Yamashita Kenjiro / Tosaka Hiroomi
GENERATIONS
Sano Reo
E-girls
Kaede (Happiness) / Fujii Karen (Happiness) / Fujii Shuuka (Flower) / Bando Nozomi (Flower) / Sato Harumi (Flower)
Gekidan EXILE
Aoyagi Sho / Akiyama Shintarou / Ozawa Yuuta / Nobuyuki Suzuki / Machida Keita / Onozuka Hayato / Shuhei Nogae (SWAY) / Yagi Masayasu / Satou Kenta
I'm very amused. So where are the rest of Gene and 3JSB? Where are the rest of E-Girls? When I saw Akira and Aoyagi Sho in Mugen, my first thought was "Where's Naoki?" Because the three of them are involved in Shimane Koen, ahahaha.....
Speaking of Naoki, his photo in Unfair World is totally unfair. HOT DAMN, NAOKI. PLEASE STAY LIKE THAT UNTIL EXILE CONCERT THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Yes, well, I like Gun-chan, Naoto and Naoki, so I'll keep my eyes on them as much as possible. But at a live concert, I won't be that biased. I always look at the whole performance, so rest assured my eyes will be glued to the stage, staring at every single one of them. Because I don't want to miss out. It's sad that you paid so much only to focus on one person or two, when the whole act is just that wonderful. I mean, that's the appeal of group performances isn't it? The whole group, each with his individual style, makes it awesome.
Back to topic, I'm super curious. A live concert. Really. I'll read the manga if the art isn't too bad, decent enough to show how attractive they all are (which makes me wonder how Naoto and Naoki will look like in manga form. Too bad they're not involved QwQ). Praying really hard for this to be a success. Ganbare, Hiro!
Now let me continue ogling at Gun-chan. His merciless banchou form is very nice. I need more Gun-chan who looks like he can slit your throat in a heartbeat without batting an eye. I mean, just imagine a bipolar Gun-chan character. Cute and deadly.
Wow. I like.
Sunday, August 09, 2015
My friends and I have different character type preferences. So different, that our preferences can produce the characters in an otome game.
We're referring to favourite characters, favourite people.
I'm not kidding.
Miura likes the cool, handsome leaders.
Aerian likes shotas.
Kei likes the attractive, playful, mischievous ones. A sexy smirk is a must. Behaving like an idiot is fine. Being cute is optional.
Retsuya likes the sadistic, playful, insane ones.
Sakia likes handsome ossans. Suave in suits, a bit idiotic at times maybe.
I like the cool, aloof, quiet ones. Maybe easy-going, but strict with himself.
Well, no shotas. We don't like shotas.
Haha.
But yes.
It's great.
Friday, August 07, 2015
THANK YOU ELLY
First of all, ELLY TOOK A PHOTO WITH AYAMATTEMASEN'S FAN PROJECT THAT KEITTY AND I PARTICIPATED IN.
THANK YOU ELLY ^^ HOPE OUR MESSAGES HAVE REACHED YOU AND THE REST OF 3JSB!
★三代目J Soul Brothers『Unfair World』MV
メンバーコメント
▽岩田剛典
「MV撮影時に苦労したことは、むき出しの感情を、撮影するシーンのみだけでなく、セットに入ってから撮影中ずっとキープすることでした」
▽山下健二郎
「今回初めて紀里谷監督に撮影していただきました！ CGやダンスもない感情むき出しのみんなの内からあふれ出た表情をぜひ見てほしいです！このPVが何年たっても色あせないように監督と一緒にディレクションしながら撮影して、個人的にも初めての体験をさせていただきました！ 本当に楽しかったし勉強になりました！」
▽小林直己
「いつもはパフォーマーとして楽曲をダンスで表現しているのですが、今作は、紀里谷監督のもと、『芝居ではなくそれぞれのリアルな感情がほしい』というプランでしたので、その点で普段とは異なる撮影になりました。この楽曲のメッセージでもある、大切な人への思いを、自分に置き換えて撮影に臨み、普段なら出さないような表情も出たのかなと思います」
▽NAOTO
「今回は世界的にも活躍されている紀里谷監督に全てをお任せしてメンバー全員が監督を信頼し委ねることで出来上がった作品となりました。今回監督からいただいたテーマは感情のむき出しということで、撮影現場はかつてないほどに静まり返り、そこにいる全ての人が本気で作品と向き合い集中していました。その結果今まで見たことのないメンバーの表情などがこの作品ではたくさん含まれていますし、今の時代思いどおりにならなかったり、不公平なことがたくさんある中で生きている皆さんに対しての熱いメッセージも感じていただけると思います」
THANK YOU ELLY ^^ HOPE OUR MESSAGES HAVE REACHED YOU AND THE REST OF 3JSB!
★三代目J Soul Brothers『Unfair World』MV
メンバーコメント
▽岩田剛典
「MV撮影時に苦労したことは、むき出しの感情を、撮影するシーンのみだけでなく、セットに入ってから撮影中ずっとキープすることでした」
▽山下健二郎
「今回初めて紀里谷監督に撮影していただきました！ CGやダンスもない感情むき出しのみんなの内からあふれ出た表情をぜひ見てほしいです！このPVが何年たっても色あせないように監督と一緒にディレクションしながら撮影して、個人的にも初めての体験をさせていただきました！ 本当に楽しかったし勉強になりました！」
▽小林直己
「いつもはパフォーマーとして楽曲をダンスで表現しているのですが、今作は、紀里谷監督のもと、『芝居ではなくそれぞれのリアルな感情がほしい』というプランでしたので、その点で普段とは異なる撮影になりました。この楽曲のメッセージでもある、大切な人への思いを、自分に置き換えて撮影に臨み、普段なら出さないような表情も出たのかなと思います」
▽NAOTO
「今回は世界的にも活躍されている紀里谷監督に全てをお任せしてメンバー全員が監督を信頼し委ねることで出来上がった作品となりました。今回監督からいただいたテーマは感情のむき出しということで、撮影現場はかつてないほどに静まり返り、そこにいる全ての人が本気で作品と向き合い集中していました。その結果今まで見たことのないメンバーの表情などがこの作品ではたくさん含まれていますし、今の時代思いどおりにならなかったり、不公平なことがたくさんある中で生きている皆さんに対しての熱いメッセージも感じていただけると思います」
Thursday, August 06, 2015
Monthly dose of Exile Tribe. Presenting Gene and 3JSB's latest MVs
Nice, Gene! ^^ I wish I could have seen your hard work pay off, alas I'm stuck here. This song and video is poignant
HOW DARE YOU.
Fuck.
Goddammit.
Ok. Very first thing that came to mind - FIC IDEAS. Sorry (not sorry). Heh. Like, dude, you have Naoki who looks so helpless, he who can't help the stripper/poledancer because she needs the money. Perhaps to pay off debts, we don't know. And you have Naoto who is crying because...why are you crying, Naoto??? He's helpless??
Gun-chan is crying. Why are you crying? Are you crying at the unfair reality of things?
Elly and Ishii Anna's part though. I liked it. A lot. She was saved from suicide by the illusion of Elly grabbing her wrist and pulling her back. Someone who cared for her but couldn't be there with her. And it's all too real.
Then you have blatant, in-your-face OmiRyu. Holy shit. Omi is crying, his hand is reaching out towards someone, and Ryuji is holding him back because, bro, please, don't be stupid, you can't help her.
The message from this song is very clear. The world is indeed unfair, and everyone knows it. Fantastic job, guys. Love the song so much. I need the full MV.
Last note, Naoki looks like Snape. Everyone's commenting on it, and how he looks damn cool. Yes, more focus on mama please. He needs more love. (I see Naoki as an older brother figure, that's why I like him so much. The reliable older brother who cares for everyone.)
The Making of Unfair World MV. Urgh, that OmiRyu part.