/jp/ - Otaku Culture

Since the last thread I've downloaded all the documentaries again so I'll go through them at some point this week and write summaries for all of them. That pretty much leaves the entire thing done. If you ever see a show or a question that you think should be added feel free to mention it and if I'm as sad as I have been for the past few months in the future I'll probably be reading the thread to update it.

Thanks so much to everyone who contributed.

Can any Ikoma fans explain her appeal to me? I just don't get it, she doesn't seem to have any appeal whatsoever.

>>11288177
Thanks for writing it. Even if I never use it it's a useful thing to have. I would have offer to help if English was my first language.

>http://www2.nissan.co.jp/EVENT/DODORA-4/

You can vote for Suuchan here to be the face, I think, for that particular campaign. Please do. And you can do so multiple times! It refreshes after 20-30 mins. She's 2nd place so far.

Oh, it's a tie-in for that high-profile drama, Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo.

>>11288180
Not an Ikoma or a NGZK fan, but she was the first one who catched my eye watching PVs, maybe because her lack of appeal actually.

Or because I like short hair.

>>11288207
We need more than 2066 to put Suuchan in 1st place. Let's do this.

>>11288177
Thanks it's appreciated.

>>11288177
Thank you and everyone who contributed, it's really useful.

You don't have to be sad to visit this thread anon, AKBs are supposed to make you happy!

>>11288180
she looks like ayanami rei sometimes

>>11288180
Some people think she is cute. Imagine that.

>>11288180
She at least stands out and adds something different to the group. The one I really don't understand is Manatsu, she really has nothing. It really annoyed me when they devoted nogidoko episodes to her, so pointless and boring.

>>11288339
isn't it because she was on hiatus for a year then suddenly made it to hachifukujin?

>>11288177
nemusou TV/ AKB to XX isn't there, if you want to add more variety show.

>>11288180
Are you serious? Ikoma is an angel. Look at that face. She's so cute in everything she does. Her skin is so pretty, her eyes, her lips and her thin and petite figure. And her short hair really suits her. I could go on.

>>11288339
Manatsu has a really cute face, but that's all. They gave her Nagisa no Cherry for KII1 so obviously they saw some potential but nowdays she's getting more and more irrelevant.

>>11288484
I like her too. Keep going.

>>11288516
She's child-like and pure, gets scared and cries easily, her danso is perfect, her voice is adorable. She's genuine and does't force her cuteness.
How can anyone not want to pet her head and hug her gently?

>>11288495
I think you're talking about a different manatsu

>>11288556
I don't, I want to hug sayunyan instead

>>11288177
>if I'm as sad as I have been for the past few months

wut.

Wait, no N3 is going to be an entirely original stage? Or is it just that song?

>>11288180
I like girls with weird voices, I love tomboys and short-haired girls, especially the shy and bookish ones. I liked that discussion they had on Nogidoko about how when she's reading manga, she gets mad if other people bother her because I can relate.
I've loved seeing her grow from the much shyer girl she was at the beginning to someone who really shines, without losing what makes her unique. You can really see the difference and how far she's come. And yet she's still kind of silly and dorky. I love seeing those sides of her.
And I think she's insanely cute, I know a lot of people wouldn't agree and she's not beautiful like Maiyan, but to me she's adorable, moreso than any other member.
Ikoma-chan was the first one I noticed, the first to stand out. It's the fastest I've ever found an oshimen for any group.

>>11288180
I still don't even really understand why I like her so much. I just do.

>>11288207
>Kisu Obachan
Oh god, it's the old lady from the batsu games.

Ijiri is so gross, I feel so bad for them....

>>11288180
i just got recently into Nogizaka, so she was the first one i noticed because one of the first videos that shows when you look for Nogizaka in Youtube is the one when she is on a rollercoaster crying.
I love how cute she looks when she cries, and that is something that she does very, very often

>>11288651
She's the first one I noticed too but I'm a Nanamin oshi.
I don't know how to explain it but I'll try. She has a distinguished face with really fitting hairstyle.

speaking of Nogizaka, i´d love to see them in a movie. Most likely if they ever do one will be something like Densen Uta or Shirome. Makes you think managers see horror as the genre that suits idols´ acting best. Or maybe because is cheaper

>>11288739
Err, I'm talking about Ikoma on that second sentence by the way.

I want to try Nogibingo but like everyone else, that Ijiri fella is just so bad... His shit was funny as a guest in AKBingo but as a host it doesn't seem to be right with me.

>>11288742
I think the closest we have so far is Bad Boys J.

>>11288710
i find him less anoyiing than fatman and his little brother here

>>11288710
I don't. That show is quite funny with him.

she is very feminine for a "tomboy"

>>11288764
I don't understand how bowlcut can live with himself. One one of the episodes he said that he hated Watermelon. Who hates Watermelon?

Just ordered Sasshi and Paruru's PBs, all three versions of KFC, and Takamina's minimum book. So excited!

Nogizaka has a much higher level of beauty than the 48 groups. I wonder how many of them are super bitches. A lot of them are rich too right?

>>11288861
> three versions of KFC

only that has to be the lamest single they have so far

>>11288896
>So Long

>>11288900
disagree. At least So long had Waiting Room, Ruby and the PV for Sugar Rush

>>11288896
I hated it at first, I remember thinking when I first heard it, "This is the worst fucking thing AKB has ever released." It grew on me after a few listens.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't upset about the senbatsu, though. I really fucking hope this doesn't mean Sasshi will be center of HKT for any single. I love her, but she is not center material in any way.

>>11288926
HKT center belongs to Meru and Meru alone.

>>11288903
Have the B-sides all been leaked yet? I don't know how to make a judgement without them, especially for a election single.
>>11288926
Haruppi is going to make a glorious comeback.

>>11288931
Agreed. She has the center feel to her.

I absolutely love Mio and she is definitely my HKT oshi, but she is more of a front girl than a center, same with Haruppi and Sasshi.

>>11288931
THIS

>>11288933
Im defending So Long here. But yeah, im getting tired of those "whooos" that have appeared on most AKB songs of lately. Even Nogizaka has started to use them

I want pics that show SKE being gay.

>>11288943
Apologies, I meant to link >>11288896
I liked So Long! as well, but it was a pretty poor single in some ways- it felt like all the team songs already had better equivalents. Same with Waiting Room, there are about a dozen better undergirls songs (although it did have a great lineup).

>>11288944
That's easy.

>>11288971
So Long is just completely forgettable to me. I can only remember So Long itself, and even then it's hard to recall it. I also dislike how the singles themselves were released. It made it easier for them to get worn down.

>>11288979
>fanservice

>>11288981
How bout this?

>>11288896
>>11288900

They're both crappy but KFC is crappier for having a center whose presence actually drags down the group.

>>11288997
Akane and Airin?

>>11288980
>>11289005
>>11288971
>>11288943
>>11288900
How come Sugar Rush wasnt even released as a single? The only reason i can think is Disney being greedy and denying permission ( if im guessing the song belongs to them somehow)

http://youtu.be/QqQp6ihB_B8

Preview of Acchan's new single coming out Sept. 18.

>>11289007
I don't think so (based on their figure)

Why is yui so cute but your shows are so goddamn boring to watch

>>11289046
Most likely, since it was made specifically for WiR. They probably keep the rights to music on the soundtrack that isn't covers or songs that exist already.

>>11288943
I was thinking the exact same thing when I was listening to Sayonara Crawl earlier. I don't like hearing "FUUUUUUUUUU" all the damn time.

>>11288803
That's for photo shoots though. Have you seen her casual clothes when they do shifuku checks or fashion eps on Nogidoko? Every time, it's pants/capris/shorts with a t-shirt and maybe a jacket, and sneakers.
Honestly, it's adorable.

Guys, do you think it's possible to complete my backlog in a lifetime?

Films: 2579
Japanese and Korean dramas: 392
Games: 712
VNs: 39
Anime: 174
Books: 87
Albums: About 8000, lost my count.
TV: Around 200 titles.

So is SKE48 > AKB48 now?

>>11289282
lol kid

>>11289282
if Kuumin was still on SKE, i´d say sure thing. But sadly.. (T_T)

>>11289282
Agree

>>11289282
SKE's legs > AKB's legs

>>11289314
or asses. Hnnnggggg

>>11289298
I don't understand her appeal anon, isn't she cross-eyed?

is the cover where they're all dressed in those shiny skimpy outfits after the elections out yet?

>>11289321
funny, i like that on her. There are people who loves Nogizaka´s Hashimoto and AKB´s Mayu big noses, HKT´s Meru tick eyebrows, hell, even Minageshi´s big teeth. So i guess im not the only one on this

>>11289216
Because they haven't given Yokoyama Yuizo his own show yet

>>11289330
You're not. I really love these "flaws".

>>11288339
Yeah, her and Kanarin, her face is below average, she got that idol wota personality thing going for her but that's about it. Girls like Misamisa and Maimai are the ones who really should deserve some more spotlight.

>>11288874
I don't know about most of them but Wakatsuki looks really bitchy to me, I wouldn't want to pick a fight with that girl...and Nanamin could be scary.

Yui with short hair, sorry about the bad paint job /jp/.

>>11289367
She already had short hair in MG2.

>>11289250
either way, i find her beautiful

>>11289367

>>11289046
Someone said it in one of these threads before - the song isn't exactly ideal for a single. Maybe as a B-side, though I doubt Disney would let them do either.

>>11288516
she has a grandma face, im glad they changed the face of the group to a hot girl

>>11288931
>anna will never be centre despite being the prettiest and having a great personality ;__;

>>11289401
im not sure that being center is the same as being the face of. Most people think Mayuyu as the face of AKB, and im guessing the first face most people picture when thinking of Nogizaka is Ikoma

>>11288979
the akb girls who act like lesbos are just attention whores, aka miichan did that shit before her scandal and yuko(who has a boyfriend) and milky, its just used so people wont suspect them of scandals

>>11289416
>having a great personality

you mispelled being a attention seeker diva

>>11289216
I like her but her personality is boring

>>11289323
I cant take mayu being sexy seriously she looks too much like a kid

>>11289427
its called fanservice.

>>11289419
>Most people think Mayuyu as the face of AKB
dafuq no, in japan yuko is a million times more popular then mayuyu, almost everybody there knows who she is

>>11289432
that´s the appeal for a big part of the fanbase. To discover the naughty side of an otherwise inocennt, pure looking girl

Minegishi with hair.

>>11289456
thats a good one

>>11289427
this, the only member i genuinely think is lesbian is takamina , the way she's uncomfortable being in the change room with the other girls, and the way she acted around aachan and reacted when she left it seemed like she was in love with her. but aachan is 100% straight and likes dick tho. And no im not a shipper its just my observations

>>11289444
she still looks 12 tho, idk sexy concept is weird on her should just stick to cute

>>11289461

Anyone watching Love Lab?

Is Shawako's character just a cameo, or is she a main character? And can I just skip all the episodes until the one that she appears it? I dropped it like 5 minutes into the second episode.

>>11289506
Just a cameo. She doesn't even have a name, she appears for only a few minutes, and only has like 3 or 4 lines.

>>11289461
>that time on akbingo when the fortune teller told her she was a gay male artist in her past life

>>11289518
I like those fortune telling episodes. Pretty accurate too. Gay Takamina, Sasshi being a whore, Chiyuu being with married men, etc, etc.

>>11289461
I wonder if she'll ever come out of the closet? probably end up marrying some random dude and being miserable

>>11289586
Gays aren't really accepted in Japan, much less lesbians.

I just want her to be happy though

>>11289586
If Takamina came out, it would probably have the Ellen effect. Since she's respected as a member of AKB, it might improve public opinions of lesbians.

>>11289586
She (if she is a lesbian, which I'm not sure about) could probably get away with just living with a close female "friend".
Japan isn't that open minded, and if she's still depending on male fans if she goes with a singing career, I can't see her coming out.

>>11289668
but she seems like she wants to have a long career as a singer, people are gonna get suspicious when she turns 30 and still no boyfriend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf7TRQKrFDw

【LIVE】2013.8.11 HKT48研究生「PARTYが始まるよ」

Right now!

>>11289811
Sweet!

>>11289216
Well, I can understand how you would perceive it as boring, but for me it's healing and relaxing. Plus it's fun seeing her doing random stuff in beautiful Kyoto, I've been there myself and the rich history being unraveled by my oshi is such a treat to me.

I can't disagree that she's not that dynamic though and can be boring most of the time. I don't mind though, I think she's trying to work on that.

>>11289680
Well, she could always get a beard. I doubt she's going to last long without AKB anyhow though.

>>11289811
Apparently this is just to test the performance recording from a fixed camera point. I don't really get why they're doing this.

>>11288111
which one shaved their head bald? and why do they do that?

>>11290081
You probably mean Minegishi Minami (aka Miichan), and she did that supposedly to atone for breaking the love ban rule. It just blew things out of prortion. Most girls just say that they are sorry and depending on how famous are they, they might get away with just that, some others had to leave the group. Also, some others had a scandal and yet nothing was done and was swept under the rug.

AKB's almost certainly topped out now in this list and won't get any higher. WIll be interesting to see how high their sales go though.

>>11290218
>spice girls released the joint fewest albums on that list and still sold more than twice as many as most of them

>>11290218
Why are SNSD so low, I thought they were good?

>>11290295
Not even paruru is cute enough to pull off that hair.

>>11290295
I actually like this Paruru, her salty thing was really bad. She should be more whackier.

>>11290296
Thing is, the murrican and brit bands sold all over the world, the jap/kor ones sell mainly in their country. AKB sells that much because handshakes.

>>11290295
Please don't post her anymore, I'm trying not to think about her, but by doing this you're not helping me forget her.

>>11290331
Paruru hates her fans, it's such a turnoff for me. At least she could pretend to like them, like other girls, but no.

>>11290296
South Korea is a small market, and K-pop has the weird comeback system (meaning they release less singles per year). Japanese sales aren't that great but their business is really profitable, I wouldn't be suprised if they make more money on Japanese dome tours than AKB does.
Looking at SNSD's Japan sales though, I do wonder if they're in trouble: http://onehallyu.com/index.php?/topic/491-the-girls-generation-sales-thread/

>>11290437
K-pop has the most fucked up comeback system. I thought that they release too many singles per year? And then they promote the same song on the same two music shows every single day for three weeks, it's so ridiculous. Then there's albums and repackage albums and singles and it's such a mess, it's the reason why k-pop is such a fucking joke.

>>11290437
Japan is all over TVXQ/JYJ's dicks though lol

>>11290451
It's not really having too many singles per year, it's what you said about having the problem of repackaged albums which are then promoted like crazy.
I like some aspects of K-pop (great PVs, idols like B.E.G with a more mature image) but the way they recycle boring content means that I could never be a stable fan.
I sometimes feel like I love AKB mostly because of the single release schedule and yearly events rather than because of the members and the music itself.

I'm downloading every single LOD featuring the 15th gen girls, hoping to find a favorite and watch them develop as idols.

>>11290475
I like BEG because they're hot.

>>11290493
Murashige is a kitty.

>>11290506
She is my kitty.

>>11290296
Koreans don't buy their own music, they have real issues making money because everyone downloads stuff.

>>11290296
Koreans are good at exaggerating their popularity.

If there's anything to say about SNSD, it's that they're great dancers.

>>11290596
>>11290619
Unlike the Japanese, Koreans don't buy thousands of copies of the same album.

>>11290716
And yet Koreans have no pride and still have to run to Japan even though Koreans hate them.

>>11290716
It is legal. They have money. They can spend that money whatever they want.

>>11289216
1 word
>homayan 10/10

>>11289323
where is the photo from
magazine or pb?
must have do want more

>>11290722
And yet Japanese people are so stupid that they fucking adore their idol music.

HOLY SHIT DORIS LEAKED

>>11290856
excuse me anon but your autism is leaking

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUT0G3jPYIE

Yukirin exercising her bu- ... legs. Why are her videos so sexual?

>>11290870
This is so blatantly fucking obvious.

Fucking shameless.

>>11290870
>>11290875

because she has daddy issues

she would be one of those girls who get plastic surgery 24/7 til she is all cut up and junk and look just "perfect"

didnt she get implants on her chest? obviously her next move is to get a matching bum so she can join "oshirii sisters" which will never happen

ive only seen 1-3 photos of yukirin looking cute

anytime i want to be annoying i listen to this

/watch?v=kHp--1TTqUM

>>11290644
Are they? I never saw them doing dance-heavy choreography before, but I guess that's because I don't really follow them. Would be interesting to see them do stuff like UZA or River.

>>11290644
>>11290889

koreans are the worst ever
not only are they stupid but they are ugly to boot

>>11290888
>didnt she get implants on her chest?
W-W-What are you talking about, anon?

Is anyone watching Minah's drama?

>>11290716
They do
Kpop groups has fan signing
I remember one American fan bought 100 albums in order to get in.

>>11290644
Uh no
Only one is pretty good (still below E-girls level tho)
The others are lacking
Two of them often makes mistake and their fans find it cute

Vote for Suuchan
http://www2.nissan.co.jp/EVENT/DODORA-4/

>>11291107
I voted for suuchan even though the girl in fourth place is the cutest

This is now a Paruru thread. Remember: no bullying!

>>11291156
Look at those dead eyes. The lights are on but there's nobody home.

>>11289442
YUKO >>>>>>>>>>> MAYUYU forever
>fact

yuko is true center, than mayuyu will be 3rd center than jurina if she doesnt die from her illnesses

>this is the fate of akb leadership

>>11290755
>>11290755
>>11290755

still waiting on source of
>>11289323

>>11291254
Yuko is more popular. Doesn't change the fact that my wrinkle ass looks better then her. And she is an impure whore who has a boyfriend.

Paru>>>>>Yuko

>>11291156
What do you think of this guy anon? He's nampa-ing your paruru

>>11291291
what about rino being caught leaving a boys house early one morning breaking the one and only rule of being in akb of not having a boyfriend and yet her punishment is being sent BACK to hkt48 and gets voted (unpure) center?

yuko has personality, humor and shes nice to look at, paru looks like a childs toy who uses 50 gallons too much makeup

>yfw don't EVER compare her to the highest order of akb

>>11290870
I lost it at the 30 second mark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVvUoeX7oF8
I can't stand it when people do this shit

>>11290842
I'm sure AKB is more popular than K-anything in superior Japan.

>>11291333

you mean be as amazing as sae?
yea me either she is just the greatest

>>11291291
>replying to a ban evader

What are you doing?

Can someone explain the graduation process for me?

Do you just announce it whenever they feel like or do you have to talk to AkiP or other staff to let them know beforehand.

>>11291415
they pretty much "graduate" whenever they want
but you usually give enough time for staff and such to reorganize the group for after you leave

>>11291107
I wonder how that #1 feels when, not only is she last, but people like some granny more.

>>11291415
It's both. Sometimes they graduate because want to move on but other times they graduate because of scandals that may or may not be known to the fans. For the second case, usually the default excuse is that they need to continue their studies.

>>11291333
Cracking your bones? You start doing it because it's fun, and suddenly you find yourself in the need to do it or your fingers (or whatever you like to crack) go numb. One of these days I feel like I'm going to break my neck...

>>11291107
was gonna vote for suuchan until i saw hitomi was also on the list... too bad suuchan the loli gets my vote

I want to kiss her.

>>11291806
What's the name of this goddess?

>>11291847
Kim Myung-soo

>>11291916
I downloaded Jiu, Shut Up Flower Boy Band and The Master's Sun just because of him :3

>>11291806
The thread was nice until you came in

Can anyone's oshi play the drums? Mine can.

http://youtu.be/EM08TV-Bmt4

>>11292648
yea, she can play a lot of things

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-qpUYHV_b4&feature=player_detailpage&t=22

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3QalNN1hcE

how much would you pay?

>>11292772
sorry, i can't read them gook runes

>>11292819
basically, it was an auction to have the girls sing for you,and this guy payed about $15,000

>>11292772
dude got a pretty good deal, only cost him his dignity

>>11292820
Where did the money go? Charity I hope, otherwise it's a bastard thing to do

>>11292772
This is amusing.

>>11292820
Where the fuck did he get that kind of money?

He must be loaded.

>>11292905
A guy like that is going to marry an idol and you won't.

>>11292772
I wish I could experience the same thing. Just look at how happy he is.

>>11292772
$15,000...wow

>>11292912
Idols marry guys who have money and are nowhere near as ugly as that dude.

http://youtu.be/spfYU2IJVkE

ahahaha

>>11293932
>Sata Cut his hair.

WHAT.

>>11288180
It's the little dip in her upper lip. Too moe.

Oh boy, the whole special is available

>>11291806
God damn, her nose is so big. I want to fuck her nostril.

http://akb48matome.com/archives/51890394.html

They found out about the fan video.
Well, I guess that was the point of it after all.

>>11289321
That's one of her cutest appeals.
>>11289330
I like Milky's (obaa-chan) face, Sayanee's chin, Rena's forehead and moles, Mayugebon and other random flaws.

This might not be appropriate but can I have a spare invite for Jpop Suki? Thanks in advance.

>>11295017
I'm looking for one as well.

>>11294775
Quite funny, they both didn't seem to realise that any international fans existed before and also suddenly believe that the group is hugely popular abroad. If I had to guess at a number I'd say that excluding Indonesia and China which I'm not sure about, there are probably only around 500 people who follow AKB day to day outside Japan.

>>11295682
I'd say its a bit more than that, around 1500 or so, seeming as sites like CDJapan and HMV bother to target foreign fans. I'm in Aus, and a few local stores stock AKB stuff so I'm assuming there must be a small fanbase even over here.
Japan does seem to have a very warped view of the rest of the world though.

>>11293745
You make it sound as if idols are whores.

>>11294739

>>11295827
I had a dream about her last night.

>>11295894
Wait, what is this? What's the story behind this?

>>11295992
>Dubstep
#1 keeping it classy

>>11295975
nice deashi barai

>>11295682
Their reaction to 4chan in particular can be hilarious. I remember they translated an /sp/ thread on a Japan match during a football competition earlier this summer and they had a good conversation on what the word 'weeaboo' meant and whether or not it was derogatory.

>>11296026
W-What? Is this real?

>>11296026
based knows japanese bro

im envious of you

>>11296035
http://4chanmatome.doorblog.jp/

This site, can't be bothered to find the particular thread.

>>11296026
I actually burst out laughing when my Japanese penpal said that he tried using 4chan as a way to get better at English since he was familiar with 2ch. Honestly can't think of anywhere worse.

It doesn't seem that bad. People even tend to communicate in complete sentences here.

>>11296082
People's English here is very limited.

>>11296450
Well if he's already conversationally fluent and trying to become better at reading, like, literature or technical writing, then sure. Most people are just aiming to improve their reading comprehension speed and reduce their fuckups and stuff like that.

>>11296464
thanks to 4chan I got 9 in my IELTS reading test.

>>11296450
It's why my English is stagnating.

they're so damn ugly

>>11296053
Last thread is from last year. Guess they got bored of us.

>>11294775
More like one of those fags probably posted it themselves.

>>11296534
TALK SHIT.
GET HIT.

Gee, I wonder who she is

>>11296654
kuumin!

>>11295894
I'd rather do that on her breasts than on such soccer balls, any day.

>>11295920
Oshima is clearly a lesbian.

>>11296721
remember when she was all over Kojima?
who is she molesting now?

>>11296721
She's an old perv.

>>11296534
Is the one on the right Takamina? They look like sisters.

>>11296717
Who is that though? What's the story behind it?

>>11296775
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irP00TDkKcg

>>11296773
Ume-chan on the left Tomochin on the right.

>>11296775
The Kano sisters are former beauty pageant contestants who became high priced hookers who've had way too much plastic surgery. They have gaudy as fuck expensive taste that somehow led to them becoming popular TV personalities. I don't get it either.

Yuko just likes boobs and the Kanos are literal whores so they don't care.

Umeda Ayaka, Minami Takahashi, Izuta Rina and Tomomi Itano are easily the ugliest AKB48 girls ever.

Nogikoko ep23 for those finding brightcove unusable:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jszqte5u85wsl0e
http://www.mediafire.com/?yuivz9d7yvadu7b

Also have these full version of the Nogidoko studio lives from the website:
http://www.mediafire.com/?b496c0ugd5jhxp6
http://www.mediafire.com/?m48sm9624y139m5

>>11294775
Damn, didn't expect to see so many fans from Texas, and so close to where I live too.

>>11297801
lol

>>11295920
http://youtu.be/-kno4zZBYFg

Anyone else looking forward to this?

>>11298444
Mocchi~

>>11298444
Hoping I will have enough money for my Mocchi.

Also, does anyone know if it's worth dropping the money to get Myao's PB off of HMV? It's about 40 dollars with shipping if I remember correctly.

I'm almost willing to buy a DMM subscription just because of how shitty the upload community is, at least on H-O. Seriously, pretty much half of team A performances haven't been uploaded.

>>11298536
>tits
why isnt she flat?

>>11298569
Isn't the audio quality from DMM pretty bad?

I just saw the Tomochin Music station and I can't stop crying.

>>11298580
lol

>>11288207
Suuchan is 10k votes ahead now.

>>11298574
Still better than nothing at all. I thought the stuff on H-O is just uploads of DMM vids?

>>11297801
Now you have some fellow queers to hang out with.

>>11294775
let me know when they show that video on one of akb's tv shows

I'm sure you get this question a lot in these threads, but...

Guys, I want to get into idols! How though? Where do I start? It's hard to learn all of their names and faces!

>>11298659
>If you are new, please refer to this FAQ before asking something. http://pastebin.com/y0xcf3Pt

In the OP.

>>11298659
I'm feeling nice today, so...
http://pastebin.com/y0xcf3Pt

Some information that's not there that I wish I had when I was getting into AKB
>AIDOL does not sub things at the same rate as anime sub groups, they're weeks behind on AKBINGO
>Most shows do not get subbed, study Japanese if you want to really get into their shows
>Stage shows are an integral part of AKB, don't just ignore them, use them to learn their names
>Don't just watch the best concerts right away, wait until you know the members' names so you can get the full experience

>>11298676
If you can't help me then don't fucking reply.

>>11298677
>>Most shows do not get subbed, study Japanese if you want to really get into their shows
Okay, no thanks.

>>11298683
If you can't help yourself don't fucking post.

>>11298683
But he just did you autistic faggot.

>>11298591
I think that this week's contest is already over since the new commercial has been released just a few hours ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoQucx3jfDE

Fucking Bakarythm is there as well.

>>11298696
>faggot
>>>/b/
>>>/v/
>>>/vg/
>>>/r9k/
>>>/sp/

>>11298683
Then start looking up things on your own then instead of having to be hand-held like a fucking child.

At least he pointed you towards the FAQ, it's why it is there and clearly states: "If you are new". Are you some kind of mental deficient?

Can someone explain that weather Yukirin joke?

>>11298715
>>11298683
I have my doubts that these posts are from >>11298659 This guy.

Help has already been given so no need to respond to anything negative.

>>11298729
I would if I knew what you were talking about

>>11298729
She is/Was a weather girl.

>>11298729
Post Yukirin (26).

>>11298703
Suuchan won. Its a shame that she's not very popular.

>>11298729

well the obvious is that she's a weathergirl

but then there's all those stories of other members saying that whenever they're with Yukirin, it rains outside.

>>11289282
>So is SKE48 > AKB48 now?

It might be if you follow the manga "AKB49". More info about that manga and where to download the translated volumes at:

http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=56878

Synopsis:
This manga based on the ever popular AKB48 (and SKE48) group.

This series is about a guy named Urakawa Minoru crossdressing as a girl to participate in a female idol group audition (akb48). The main objective is to help the girl he likes, Yoshinaga Hiroko, pass the audition. Yoshinaga Hiroko's dream is to become like her favorite idol who is in the akb48 group. This audition happens to be her final try, so Minoru crossdresses as Minori and took part in the audition to make sure she realizes her dream. Hiroko got qualified eventually, however, the shocking news was Minoru was qualified as well. Thus, the road to becoming a female idol begins for both of them...

>>11289668
>Japan isn't that open minded, and if she's still depending on male fans if she goes with a singing career, I can't see her coming out.

How did Sailor Moon get away with its lesbian pair? After all, it was a show targeted and marketed to young girls in middle school.

>>11298805
Faggot.

>>11298703
That's just the first ad. The voting is for who will be the winning girl in the final ad.

>>11298778
Someone knows my file naming ways?!?!? There goes my anonymity. ;_;

>>11298809
Ah, so that's what it was. I saw it mentioned in AKBingo but I didn't pay attention then.
I downloaded
>(AKB48) Kashiwagi Yuki - Hiruobi! (weather forecast) 130812 (720p H.264/MP4)
and was really curious about it.

>>11298825
it means you don't know very much about shoujo manga

>>11298849
paruru is much prettier :3

>>11298868
I disagree.

I like Yukirin's nose.

>>11298886
I really love her two front teeth.

>>11298933
paruru's teeth are really beautiful tho

>>11298868
>>11298946
no she is the worst akb

>>11298970
What's the name of this goddess?

>>11298985
Izuta Rina

>>11298805
> This series is about a guy named Urakawa Minoru crossdressing as a girl to participate in a female idol group audition (akb48).

Whoa, this is like /jp/er's dream.

>>11298596
Exactly. That's why I don't watch LODs

What show should I be watching right now and available on Youtube? I don't have a fast computer so H-O is out of the question.

>>11299188
i realized that she has an ugly nose and i dont like her anymore, its bumpy and shit, idk hows that called, but it isnt just straight

>>11299188
yukirin looks so much better in this pic

Why isn't she better than Rena and Jurina combined?

IS it ok for me to like her? She's at least 15 now...

>>11299225
Rena alone is just too incredible.

>>11299239
It's always been OK. Now if you want to fap to her then we have a problem.

>>11299249
I don't know man

>>11299249

>>11299249
CHUUUURI

Which AKB girl would you date?

>>11299271
>>11299276
>>11299280
Bring it!

>>11299286
More of that goddess on the right.

>>11299292
Maiyan

>>11299302

>>11299312
what is she doing with that hand?

yukirin predicts a wave of dance fever coming off the coast of kyushu

>>11299352
Holding up a peace or victory sign.

>>11299312
eating pussy obv

>>11299225
It makes me sad that she seems to be getting pushed back now. Wish she could be forever SKE's 3rd in line.

>>11296806
Oshima is in boob heaven.

Do members really read fan letters?

I'm sending one to Tanochan but I feel like she may just ignore it and toss it away...

>>11299408
I think you should send it without fear. Tano Yuka, right? I think she'll read it.

>>11299408
They probably do read them, I know that Akimoto Sayaka has commented on letters in handshake events so she'd be good to write to if you're a fan.
I'd bet Tano would read it, especially if you make it look obviously from another country. Maybe send her a small gift from where you live?

>>11299420
Yeah, Yuka. She's my oshi. I was planning on giving her a Hello Kitty pillow as well, and some cake-shaped erasers.

I'm also worried that my Japanese will sound awkward or I might be phrasing some things wrong, but that's something that I have control over.

>>11299292
Sometimes I like to imagine that she is winking at me. ;_;

>>11299433
show us the rough draft and i'd be happy to look it over for u

>>11299439
Me too!

>>11299476
dem fucked up teeth

>>11299307
*brofist*

>>11299295
Why not both ?

Any fans in Mexico? I want to order Mocchi's PB but I don't trust this country's postage system.

>>11299292
Mayuyu! She is just so damn cute.

>>11299587
not mexico, but use EMS/ anything with a tracking number if you want to be sure (Indonesia here, so maybe even shittier than Mex). With tracking number the chances of losing your stuff is reduced greatly. It's also quite fast (a week or so), compared to normal Air Mail (took fucking 4 months).

>>11298946
>salty

Lewd

Tanochan letter guy here. Would it be weird to send her a souvenir from one of the places around here? I live in an area that has some pretty iconic places, but I don't know if Japanese people would recognize them.

>>11299585
>>11299225
Dat Churi smile. I never really looked at SKE but she's really cute.

>>11299812
Do it! Send her all your love and support! Tell her where it's from just in case.

>>11299815

>>11299408
They dont read fan letters they dont care about their fans they just want your money. Do you really think these sluts care about your shitty letter.

Speaking of money, how much do the girls get per single released?
I don't really know how agencies work. I assume South Park portrayed American agencies in a dumb downed but correct way.

>>11299976
Not much.

Most idols, even outside AKB, make money through deals with advertising companies (i.e. modeling jobs).

>>11299812
I've read somewhere that sending photos or postcards from where you live is a really good idea for the girls (they're easy to mail, don't take up too much room to keep etc) .

Do you like Paruru?
Paruru is the best popular idol in Korea
How about your country?

>>11299292
Kuumin.

Although if present members, Sayuringo.

>>11300231
she's nogizaka46
I think ikuta is the prettiest member in nogizaka

>>11300254
Why would you point that out to me, when >>11299292 answered a Nogizaka46 member as well.

Although if we should answer "AKB only" then I realized I want to date Milky.

>>11299292
Nana. I find her hilarious, and she's around my own age.

>>11299292
Maachun.

But I understand HS events is the only way I'll ever be close to her.

>>11299292
Matsui Rena
10/10 would wife

>>11299292
I want to date Yoshida akari in NMB
She is so sexy and cute
great

>>11299476
I freakin love that song.

>>11299292
Rena without a question. We have a lot in common and we could talk about anime all day long. She'll get embarrassed everytime I tell her how much I love her.

Pic related, it's her casual disguise outfit for dates.

I'm liking the new HKT song. 30s preview of the MV on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S40NXMbces

>>11299292
Although Jurina is my oshi, I'd probably date Rena.

>>11299292
Her because she's the cutest thing ever and she's beautiful and has a nice personality.

>>11300903
Me too. I've never been a fan of concert style PVs but that one looks pretty great.
I'll probably pick up a copy if the covers look good,this is so much more appealing then their first single.

>>11301268
Covers are out already.
http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/08/hkt48-reveals-jacket-covers-track-list-for-2nd-single-melon-juice

>>11301289
Thanks.
I don't love the covers, guess I'll go with type B for Haruppi's unit.

>>11299732
this is going to be the greatest PB ever released

>[Aidol+H!F] 100915 AKBINGO!

not impressed by melon juice's preview. oh well

Looks like Not Yet has a new single coming.
"Hiri Hiri no Hana"
http://twitpic.com/d846es

>>11302242
Dat Yuihan pose. Is she having a baby?

>>11302247
You're talking about Kitarie, right?

>>11299249
Is that part of a larger set?

>>11302242
Congratz to that anon that wanted they get a new single months ago.

>>11302472
Oh, idols. Why are you so cute?

>>11302517
Not as cute as the Korean idols.

>>11302401
Don't know but you can google it.

>>11302242
I hope the B-side track will be that song featured in the commercials with Yuko back in December.

http://youtu.be/aIt_1w5Svx4

Hopefully this will boost Kitarie again and help her reclaim her senbatsu spot.

>>11299292
Yukirin.

I would absorbent amount of money for her.

>>11303083
*spend

The heaviest of all rotations:
https://vimeo.com/72294124

(I should make another version looping through the whole song)

My future wife.

Tell me what you think.

>>11303187
She is a whore and she already has boyfriend.

>>11303215
Not all men are so shallow that all they value is whether a woman has had some dicks in her or not.

>>11303233
oh no its not about if she is a virgin or not. it's just that her cunt is wider then the grand canyon

>>11303432
who is this plastic beauty?

So is Yuko really getting married or what?

>>11303475
>>11303469
this just shows her impurity

if she was pure she wouldn't have thoughts like that

>>11303475
Keep doing this, I like it :3

>>11303488
I hope in the future she does.

>>11303469
>>11303475
I love when she acts like a little kid like that.

>>11303525
To me preferably.

>>11303527
it's a shame it's all just a persona and she probably isnt really like that :(

>>11303547
Fuck you

>>11303565
Just to remind you, she's mine.

>>11303488
If that ends up to be true I'm going to laugh for a hundred years and then some.

>>11303915
Why? Everybody already knows her boyfriend is her childhood friend. So it's not even that unusual if she does marry him. Maybe Nyannyan can be her wife on the side.

>>11303928
I'm new to AKB48, I thought they weren't allowed to have boyfriends?

>>11303915
>>11303488
What are you guys talking about?

>>11303934
Gross. A newfag.