Recommended Reading: August 15th, 2012

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Thennary Nak’s Picks

New upcoming Arashi album “Ura-Ara-Mania” – aramatheydidnt
Arashi is giving a treat for their Japanese fans, which seems to be making international fans unhappy.

Kuro no Onna Kyoushi Ep 03 Review – J-Everything
The drama continues to intrigue and build up mysteries to be solved later.

Ray’s Picks

C-ute “Aitai Aitai Aitai na” MV Released – Hello! SayuNii
A positive review of the video and how the grown-up style suits the group.

C-ute no Longer Cute w/ Aitai Aitai Aitai Na – Chuu! Sugoi! Idol
Princess Miyo also prefers these kinds of singles which showcase a more mature C-ute.

Hump Day Eye Candy Extravaganza – Your Opinion Doesn’t Count
Nakky in the front, which is just how we like it.

“Aitai Aitai Aitai na” – C-ute – Konno’s Story
The opening line almost made me want to watch the video.

℃-ute- “Aitai Aitai Aitaina” MV – Neaux Clicked on It
Neaux has a decidedly different take on this single and video.

会いたい会いたい会いたいな (Aitai Aitai Aitai na) MV release! – ★Strawberrie★
Noting how much the girls have grown… as well as the grope.

Berryz Koubou – Cha Cha Sing – Selective Hearing
Greg is mostly positive about this single, if not the video, taking a swipe at Momoko’s solo turn…

A couple downsides can’t bring down my pride for H!P this summer. – Love’s Spell
And Kio defends Momoko, among other perceived setbacks in the H!P firmament.

O★M★G – All you need is a Dream
Kira is delighted by Dream5′s Oricon ranking with their new single.

Oppa is Just My Style MV Release! – ★Strawberrie★
A very different take from the first version.

Sashihara Rino to Release 2nd Single [Ikuji Nashi Masquerade] – MELOS no Michi
HKT48′s first soloist by default?

Brown Eyed Girls’ Miryo updates fans with latest photos – allkpop
Looking oh-so-lovely, as always.

NMB48 5th Single [Virginity] 1st Week Sales – MELOS no Michi
It’s good news / bad news, trend-wise.

And now, a Japanese pop idol cosplaying as swarm of cicadas – aramatheydidnt
I’m sure somebody finds this Skokatan pic fappable. Don’t wanna know who.

JKT48 Announces Auditions for 2nd Gen Members + Opening of Permanent Theater – MELOS no Michi
Our pop overlords firm up their global reach.

Poor Man Rich Woman eps 2-6 – HamsapSukebe
Akiramike is lukewarm about this series.

[RUMOR - Update] News of Soyeon’s accident was reported before collision took place? – allkpop
Yikes.

It’s Not An A-Side #01 – New School Kaidan
Anthony starts off a new series with Momoiro Clover Z.

Tags: All you need is a Dream, allkpop, aramatheydidnt, Arashi, Berryz, Brown Eyed Girls, C-ute, Chuu! Sugoi! Idol, Dream5, HamsapSukebe, Hello! SayuNii, HKT48, HyunA, J-Everything, JKT48, Konno's Story, Kuro no Onna Kyoushi, Love's Spell, MELOS no Michi, Miryo, Momoiro Clover Z, Nakagawa Shoko, Neaux Clicked on It, NMB48, Poor Man Rich Woman, PSY, S/mileage, Sashihara Rino, Selective Hearing, Soyeon, T-ara, Tsugunaga Momoko, Your Opinion Doesn't Count, ★Strawberrie★