Tag Archive: Hello! Project

Hello! Project Complete Single Book

Hello! Project Complete Single BookHello! Project Complete Single Book will be released on November 8.

This book celebrates the 15th anniversary of Hello! Project. As its title suggests, it is a guidebook on the songs released by current (Morning Musume, Berryz Kobo, °C-ute, S/mileage, Juice=Juice) and former groups and members (T&C Bomber, Melon Kinenbi, Matsuura Aya, Mano Erina, …), and sub-units (Tanpopo, Petit Moni…) of Hello! Project.

It gives many details about 446 singles including the photos of the covers and the names of the songwriters.

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Sayashi Riho – Taiyou (Photobook)

Sayashi Riho (Morning Musume)Sayashi Riho’s photobook Taiyou (太陽) will be released on November 25.

The theme of the photobook is “the summer of a 15-year-old girl”. The shooting has been done in various places across Japan (Kansai, Kyushu, Tokyo, etc.) during the concert tour of Morning Musume.

The book includes photos of Sayashi Riho posing with deers, walking in the streets of an old city, going to an amusement park at night, traveling by ferry alone… (more…)

Natsuyaki Miyabi – Glow (Photobook)

Natsuyaki Miyabi - GlowNatsuyaki Miyabi’s new photobook Glow will be released on November 15.

The DVD including footage from the making-of will go on sale on December 15. A preview video has been revealed.

Her 1st photobook Miyabi has been released 6 years ago. As the member of Berryz Kobo is 21 years old now, this book has a more mature content. It includes sexy pictures of Natsuyaki Miyabi in swimsuit. It contains also photos of Miyabi wearing outfit from Berryz Kobo and Buono! live tours, and Alice in Wonderland themed costumes.

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°C-ute Budokan Concert 2013 Queen of J-Pop

°C-ute°C-ute Budokan Concert 2013 Queen of J-Pop ~Tadoritsuita Onna Senshi~ (℃-ute武道館コンサート2013『Queen of J-POP〜たどり着いた女戦士〜』) will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 18.

It includes the 1st concert of °C-ute at Nippon Budokan held on September 10, 2013. This date is also known as °C-ute no Hi (°C-uteの日).

Juice=Juice, Hello Pro Kenshuusei, and Moritaka Chisato participated in the live performance.

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Umeda Erika (ex °C-ute) to make her solo debut

Umeda ErikaThe former °C-ute member Umeda Erika is going to make her solo debut.

Umeda Erika was an original member of °C-ute. She graduated from the idol group and Hello! Project in October 2009 in order to become a model.

4 years later, she announced on her blog that she had decided to resume her musical activities. Check out her video message.

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Michishige Sayumi – Blue Rose (Photobook)

Michishige Sayumi - Blue RoseMichishige Sayumi will release her new photobook Blue Rose on October 27.

It is the sequel of her previous photobook Mille-Feuille (美ルフィーユ). Michishige Sayumi shows her adult side through photos highlighting her beauty.

The pictures were taken by Nishida Kouki.

Blue Rose will also go on sale on DVD on December 15. It includes making-of footage.

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Berryz Kobo Tanabata Special Live 2013

Berryz Kobo (Berryz工房)Berryz Kobo Tanabata Special Live 2013 (Berryz工房七夕スッペシャルライブ2013) will be released on DVD on November 20.

It includes the 23 songs performed by Berryz Kobo at the live.

The concert was held on July 7, 2013 at Yokohama Blitz.

The DVD includes bonus footage.

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°C-ute – Tokai no Hitorigurashi / Aitte Motto Zanshin

°C-ute - Tokai no Hitorigurashi / Aitte Motto Zanshin°C-ute’s 33rd single Tokai no Hitorigurashi / Aitte Motto Zanshin (都会の一人暮らし / 愛ってもっと斬新) will be released on November 6.

It is a double A-side single.

6 editions are available. They include 5 tracks.

The limited editions come with a bonus DVD featuring various versions of the music videos and making-of footage. They also include an application card for a handshake event.

Check out the music videos.

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Hello! Project 2013 Summer Cool Hello ~Sorezore / Mazekoze~

Hello! Project 2013 Summer Cool HelloHello! Project 2013 Summer Cool Hello! ~Sorezore / Mazekoze~ (～ソレゾーレ / マゼコーゼ～) will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 27.

The concert tour took place from July 27 to August 31, 2013. There were 2 concert series titled Sorezore! (ソレゾーレ！) and Mazekoze! (マゼコーゼ！).

Hello! Project units Morning Musume, Berryz Kobo, °C-ute, S/mileage, and Juice=Juice performed at the concert. The units from Satoyama and Satoumi projects Dia Lady, Mellow Quad, Hi-Fin, and Jurin have also participated in the event. (more…)