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Masumoto Kira's Case #140: Single Releases Are Lacking Impact

These songs need something new to leave a lasting impact on the fans.

Personally for me:
Nogizaka had Ikuta Erica's "Dankeschön"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehHPZZ2gn_8

Keyakizaka had "Gurasu no Ware"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF2nSitbit4

Nogizaka had "Wilderness World"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvF5g1rvt-c

Hinatazaka had "Sonna Koto Nai Yo"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Y4pn-gRxI

Too many boomers are in management trying to recreate an era long gone. I need some bangers to return.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #139: No Live Graduation Announcements

Not many graduation announcements are done on live stage performances these days.
Admittedly I was watching out for two idols on Sakurazaka's 3rd tour in Osaka, but when they wrapped up their performance, I was convinced of my observation.

Majority of graduation announcements are now relayed to the fans on blogs, live on the radio, or after a hiatus so as to not drag it out. The sudden news drop is better that way because nobody would suspect it.

Everyone just stay for one more year, please.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #133: Sakurazaka46 6th Single "Start Over"

There is no big announcement to be concerned about. The flow of their tour can't be bombed after Seki Yumiko graduated and the members are still on tour so that means only one thing:
They are announcing the 6th single as a teaser and will make mention of all the information regarding that.

"Start Over" will be a single centered around a top-selling idol for better promotion and sales before the 3rd generation receives senbatsu positions.

Low sellers such as Endo Hikari, Uemura Rina, Kosaka Marino, Onuma Akiho and Saito Fuyuka need to step it up or else.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #127: Hinatazaka's Mass Graduation Wave

>https://www.hinatazaka46.com/s/official/diary/detail/50360?ima=0000&cd=member

It all starts with idols like Kageyama Yuuka, and then idols like Kosaka Nao, Kato Shiho and Sasaki Kumi will break the cycle of Hinatazaka's group stability that will lead to more graduations.

I wonder who's after Kageyama because that will be a sad moment.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #126: Idol's Personal DownTime

https://twitter.com/5kisukipi/status/1659517675486445569

So I saw this and I couldn't help but notice Seimiya making a reference that hints at "adult-type things". What's gonna happen on this trip?
Drinking sake? Karaoke with the company? Discussing personal stuff around the ones she invited? Going to meet certain "people" on the trip to "hang out with"?

So this is how it all goes down, eh?

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Masumoto Kira's Case #125: Acting Offers

It's the grounds for bigger opportunities for your favorite idol.
Hech, even Watanabe Miho left Hinatazaka46 while she was still in her prime because someone filled her head with nonsense that she can become a top actress in the industry.

I blame Love Sensei for this; now she lost to Nanase with that Kamen Rider gig. Serves her right.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #122: Sakamichi Idols and Salaries

In chronological order from my knowledge: The CEOs get the bulk of the earnings from performances, then the managers, then the sponsors, then the staff and event coordinators; and the idols get what's left.

So we can't blame idols like Shibata Yuna for lack of belts - it's just like that in the idol industry.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #119: Kubo's Photobook Vs Kato's Photobook

No doubt Kubo's sales will whoop Tenshi out of the water, but only because Kubo has Nogizaka's name backing her; which will bring in more fans to see what she can offer with her slender body.

I'm honestly just waiting for Ten-chan and Tomita.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #118: The Idol's Main Shows Aren't Fun

It's deliberate. The recent episodes are always quizzes, talk segments, and discussions about other members.
After a while, management knows that the wotas are invested in each group and will watch their shows just to see their oshi. They can't get away until the next big hit group emerges.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #117: Hinatazaka Documentary

How on Earth did this news go cold all of a sudden? I need an update on that Hinatazaka documentary because I want to see how many struggles they endured and how many tears they shed.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #116: Idols Wearing Summer Fits

State which colors would suit your oshi in a mizugi (beach wear) for a photo book or in general.
And no, her penlight colors at concerts don't count.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #114: The Underdog Idol

It's always 50/50 picking a fresh idol from the new generation, but I never went wrong with Kira-chan.
Always go for the ones that talk a lot and write lots of blogs (like Konagi). They are the ones who will never go on scandals like Yoda or take lengthy breaks like Hikari.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #112: Your Interest In Sakamichi Idols

It's good to know that a lot of people are still invested in Sakamichi.
It would be a shame if everyone started jumping on the bandwagon of Nogizaka's official rival group soon and left this franchise for dead.

Auditions via TikTok videos...what a joke.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #111: Sakamichi's Top Triune

Nogizaka46 - Kaki Haruka
Sakurazaka46 - Yamasaki Ten
Hinatazaka46 - Kosaka Nao

These are management's eye candy and the top members from each group. Imagine all the private talks and plans they have for these money-making idols...especially Ten-chan's upcoming photobook. It must feel great to be a Sony/S&F CEO/manager.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #110: An Idol's Hair, Teeth, Facial Features

Your oshi will cut her hair.
Your oshi will straighten and fix her teeth (and shave them down),
They will become Stacy-like idols.
It's not a mystery - it's a fact.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #109: Sakurazaka46 Vice Captain

Matsuda Rina currently holds the position of captain for Sakurazaka46 (with no assistance).
By tradition, the group has always had a captain/vice-captain dynamic.
I'll just put up Masumoto Kira as a candidate; followed by Ozono Rei and Takemoto Yui as recommended selections.

Who do you choose?

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Masumoto Kira's Case #107: The Drop-Outs

The Sakamichi idols that dropped out during the middle of training camps realized that this was what they wanted to do.
They went on to focus on their education and studies because they probably realized this was a big waste of time. Even their parents convinced them to drop out as well.
Sucks for them...they missed the chance of a lifetime.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #106: Idol Magic

We're probably trapped under the influence of either our oshi or yellow fever.
We're here too often waiting for the next big thing to happen with our favorite idol or group. What if we can't stop the addiction?
Where and when did your oshi entrap you into idols forever?

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Masumoto Kira's Case #105: Idols and Bfs/Gfs

Yes, they have them. They have secret lovers that no one knows about - nor will we ever find out about. Even in the studio, a staffu-san could be in on this. Their needs have to be satisfied one way or another.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #104: Special Privileges

In order to have the spotlight for any major event (like representation for ceremonial pitches, center spot for singles (Hirate), individual magazine photoshoot sessions, radio etc.), they will have to do something for their management and promoters in return.
I'll leave that up to the wota's imagination. It's real and it's happening.

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Masumoto Kira's Case #103: No Keyaki Fes 2023

https://sakurazaka46.com/s/s46/news/detail/E00224?ima=0000&s=20

Do you have ANY idea how much work and money it is going to cost Seed and Flower to maintain such a huge stage show?
Yes! Cancel it!
Sakurazaka's 3rd gen and Hinatazaka's 4th gen are now present. Each group has established its foothold, so there's no need to fuse anymore.

This is a huge leap forward for both underdog groups and I'm happy about it. Also, I spruced up the place.

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