Recommended Reading – March 29, 2012
Chiima’s Picks
Full PV of Fairies Beat Generation – aramatheydidnt
Fairies continue to impress with their dancing skills, despite the rather cheap looking PV.
And This Is the Part Where Shit Hits the Fan… – Nia’s Wonderland
Nia gives her thoughts on the impending doom that is Acchan’s graduation, and weighs out the pro’s and cons at hand.
Images of Kis-My-Ft2 grace Japan’s train stations – aramatheydidnt
How many school girls do you think will run up to those poles screaming and begin hugging them?
Ray’s Picks
AKB Quest III: Ms. Minegishi Goes To Washington – Delicious Cake Project!
Pata shares his special time with Miichan during the DC concert.
Defending Mainstream Coverage of Idol Events – Samurai Tamashii
Idol Culture Realpolitik, Part One. Sagsousuke explains why the media coverage of AKB48′s DC visit chose its particular tone, and addresses what should be done within the community.
AKB Is A Flop Group Now – idol love
Idol Culture Realpolitik, Part Two. Danielle explains why the graduation of Acchan will severely compromise AKB48, even with the hundreds of other AKB idols waiting to take her place.
AkiP “Takes Full Responsibility” for Acchan’s Graduation + her debut song moves up on oricon – aramatheydidnt
And speaking of realpolitik, Aki-P has some anxious businessmen to mollify.
AKB48 Concert Yossha Ikuzo in Seibu Dome DVD Review ~ Disc 1 – Aitakatta!
Acchan’s impending departure moves Cat to finally watch this DVD, here…
AKB48 Concert Yossha Ikuzo in Seibu Dome Review ~Disc 2 – Aitakatta!
… And here. Great track-by-track coverage, as always.
AKG – Pure Idol Heart
And for those tired of AKB48, here’s a substitute of sorts!
JunLin Reuniting! – cutie party
They should just call themselves Panda Musume and tour Asia.
some people are convinced jin’s punishment is a lie~ – aramatheydidnt
Are we reaching Zaprudervision levels of paranoia yet? No? Well, we’re edging there.
STEREOPONY – Your Opinion Doesn’t Count
Langdimus does a public service for Bay Area Jrock fans.
~Beyond the sea – モーニングBerryz48
MB does her shashinshuu magic with this loliriffic photobook of Kawashima Umika.
Hey! Say! JUMP – Hitomi no Screen PV review – Never Ending Music Power
It’s like the Seven Samurai, but a whole lot cuter and less epic.
Esie- “Words are Dying” official song for the movie The Blood (2012) – Neaux Clicked on It
The “grungier Bjork” part intrigued me – and yes indeed, that IS what it sounds like. Worth a listen, but not for the faint of heart.
MomoClo’s new PV is out of this world – Janakya Mottainai
AimxAim catches up on the MomoClo love.
More Scandal stuff – HamsapSukebe
More merch, more eyecandy, and more news on the group!
NU’EST member Ren likes the attention he is receiving for his feminine look – allkpop
Spoken like a true diva! God, how I love him.
Fanboys object to Girls’ Generation members’ continuous kiss-scenes – allkpop
I’m sure there’d be no objections if the girls were kissing each other…
Falling into The Honey Trap♪ – Ebisu Muscats ‘Honey Trap♪’ Single Review – Okay! Musume Time
Chiima likes the music of this group… It’s time to introduce her to the finest work Sora Aoi’s achieved in her day job!
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