Ah thanks for buying Type B of the my new Singles… …”I’m Bankrupted” hope you have also got Type A.
Just kidding~ Then again, i did get myself a new Camera and attended quite a few AKB48 Cafe events and Concerts. I wonder if that is why I’m so broke now…
Taking pace from yesterday, the next item in my shopping list is~
For some reason, this month, even with the intended goal of not spending money… I find my bank account to be quite dry…
やばいよ。。。
I blame the Comex(a computer Fair in Singapore) for making me spend on the small stuff and then that 4TB worth of HardDrive and a Buffalo NAS… Still I the other part might be a combo my shipment from CDJapan, AKS’s powerful marketing and my lustful desires… …
So I received my last shipment for summer and the month, today, it contains…
But for me, it’s not out of Japan… but into Japan~
The series of advertisement focus on the girls, Yuko, Takamina, Mayuyu, Rie, and Takajo Aki… + Maria Abe and Oba Mina, Who’s the other 2 1? I dunno… (I remembered Maria~ Yay! Thanks to Inferno on Facebook for the last name~)
Working at the travel agency serving customers to find the best holiday. For now 5 versions featuring the named girls are in the wild, so enjoy~
Yuko Ver.
Takamina Ver.
In the background, you will also hear a new song, it’s titled Dakishimecha Ikenai(Track 2 in both Types), and it will be featured AKB48′s latest single Flying Get to be released on 24th August.
Scroll to end of post for the rest~
Source: TokyoHive
While talking about working, Mariko-sama will be featuring in a new movie!! Named,
Salaryman NEO, the Movie
The movie is stated to be in theaters this November, and will be featuring Shinoda Mariko(Mariko-sama) along with a host of other names I cannot read… ORZ…
What I know is, Mariko-sama will be in the movie as a receptionist for the featured company with a very demanding director. And the story will be about how a new age salaryman, Neo, played by Teppei Koike, survive the work place environment.
Here is a introduction trailer to the movie,
PS: It’s a Comedy!
Source: http://getnews.jp/archives/129671
Official Website: http://www.neo-movie.com/
Mayuyu Ver.
Kitahara Rie Ver.
Takajo Aki Ver.
Today, it was announced that SEA☆A will be having their first Akibahara event!
It’s those minor event where members of public will get to see their favorite artist, in a small event, either on a makeshift stage, behind a table or event behind the cashier~
But for SEA☆A, they will be walking down Akihabara for their event. Fans of SEA☆A will be able to meet them at in real life, there they will be promoting their first Single, DREAM SHOOTER!
Here are the details of their Cheer – Walk event,
Date: July 16th (Sat)
Time: 16:00-17:00pm (Cheer-Walk) / 18:00-19:00pm (Appearance Event)
Venue: AKIHABARA Gamers 8F event Space (prior to this appearance event, Sea☆A members will walk around in Akihabara)
Event: Handshaking/Photo-taking sessions with all the members
Remarks: This event is free entry: within the event duration, anyone can participate.
Please come have a fun time with Sea☆A for this opportunity!
I hope the some of the Japanese Press will be there to take some pictures, I’ll will also take note if it and keep everyone updated on our girls~
Hope you can support our Girls too!
Dream Shooter will be out on the 10th of August, in Regular(1st press selling out!), 1143 Yen and a special SEA☆A Loves Japan version, 1714 Yen. The above is their CD cover~
How about this for the CDs column~ lol
Website/Source: SEA☆A Official Site
Since Tueac wished for something like this to continue on, well, this time round its my turn to well share some up coming releases to get.
As usual, if you are worried about clicking the ‘Add to cart’ wee bit too often, I say, just scroll down to grab a quick look and click on ‘Back’. If not, let’s begin.
First up, popular AKB unit No Sleeves or no3b as they are known will be releasing their 7th single titled 「唇触れず・・・」this coming Wednesday. And this new single quite different from their previous releases as you can see from the single covers. Yes, you did not read it wrong, covers with a S. There will be a total of 4 versions of this single to be released, 1 regular edition and 3 limited editions featuring the individual members on the covers.
Here is a performance of the new song on TV programme COMING SOON.
Regular Edition Cover.
Takahashi Minami version.
Kojima Haruna version.
Minegishi Minami version.
So sorry to sharing this late, but as of now, the first press which comes with a random photo has been sold out on CDjapan, but the limited versions will be coming along with a B3 poster!
Next, will be SCANDAL’s latest album 「BABY ACTION」releasing on the 10th August which is by the way Haruna’s birthday!
As usual, it will be released in 3 versions, 1 regular edition, 1 CD+DVD edition and 1 Deluxe Magazine cover edition. So far there ‘s no track list for the album available, but based on past records, seems like the singles released after their last album should be included. So we should be seeing the likes of 「スキャンダルなんかブッ飛ばせ」,「PRIDE」and「ハルカ」 in it.
Deluxe Magazine cover edition.
CD+DVD edition.
And from the looks of the covers, it seems like the girls are growing up, displaying a difference from their previous cover appearances.
Lastly, since its already 24th, let’s show it in case some of you readers have yet to know it(Which I doubt..).
Today is the launch of AKB48′s music video collection blu ray & DVD! Containing up to 36 tracks which includes 「１０年桜」,「涙サプライズ!」,「RIVER」, and of course not forgetting 「ポニーテールとシュシュ」,「Beginner」and「ヘビーローテーション」which is the top 3 songs in this year’s AX 2011! As of now, the first press is still available and it contains a photo book and a set of 3 photos randomly chosen!
AKB ga Ippai - The Best Music Video -
With the 2 releases with many variations, that should sum it up for this edition of CDs lookout.
Playing catch-up to anything is hard… imagine playing catchup to the most popular girl group in Japan and I say the world. And that is what i’m kinda doing with a principle.
Not to buy Singles.
Yup I broke it… In this latest and the last shipment from Japan… TT_TT
Either way, I got myself Acchan’s Single, Flower Act 1, i was lucky to still get first press with the DVD and a picture booklet.
When taking the picture, I have not open it up and now I’m lazy to do so… But I must say that the photo booklet inside is interestingly calming and seriously portary the quiet and adorable, Acchan, you know the quiet girl that everyone liked in class type~
It also comes with a DVD containing the PV for Flower, 2 versions of it… an interview with Acchan and a making of video but my Computer is unfortunately not religion free… Too bad.
And yes it came with a Acchan photo d>.<b
Next,
AKB’s latest album, KoKoNiItako. haven’t had the time to listen to it yet… But still looks good, I am dreaming cos I got a Acchan and MiiChan together in a photo!
Even if I’m wrong don’t break my illusion, thanks.
On the inside, it contains a Hardcover Photobook, the CD, DVD and another photo… Who like Itano Tomomi?
And luckily they did not put Acchan, Mariko-sama, Miichan or Miho in the center or I’ll really be pissed., who wouldn’t?
And again my DVD is not Religion Free.
Following, Kamikyoku Tachi,
A normal enough album, one that can help me save a lot of money tracking all their Singles down.
It’s the Limited edition and comes with a Special DVD containing their MVs. Nothing else to report here.
You know, my computer is Religion free.
Last on my latest shipment, No3b’s No Sleeve! But it’s the regular edition, cos I am unable to find the first press.
And so I got nothing special at all… … No DVD nor picture book… Just the CD, case and booklet… … Still I just wanna get it…
Just for the record, this my second shipment of the month… the other one contains the items in the below picture,
Yes i got 2 Arashi concert dvds, one for my sis’s birthday and the other for my cousin. Also got Ano Hana’s Single for ten years after, I’m a sucker for that song… Most likely going to get the ZONE Tribute album also…
Then what might be Hirano Aya’s final album. Let’s hope it is not…
And so my report is completed… Thanks to CDJapan… Great service they have there…
I so wish i got one of this for my computer…
Sorry to break my promise so soon… …Here is another AKB48 related news~
Just a few hours ago, on facebook… AKB 48 SG announced that the AKB48 Cafe will be having it’s Soft opening on the 25th of June!
It is highly likely that some of the girls above will be making an appearances for the opening. So who do you think will come?
Good Smile Company have just revealed their cards for the upcoming WonderFes 2011, and might get very tempting to start people on a lifetime contract~
First is a Nendoroid Madoka in School uniform,
If you have already preordered the maho shojou edition then, you might wanna get this to add onto the collection. For it comes with addition faces another Kyubey and a school bag~
- Product Name Nendoroid Madoka Kaname: School Uniform Ver. (ねんどろいど かなめまどか せいふくVer.)
- Series Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Manufacturer Good Smile Company
- Category Nendoroid
- Price 3500円 (including tax)
- Release Date 2011/07
- Specifications Painted ABS&PVC non-scale posable figure, approximately 100mm in height
- Sculptor Takano Meishi
- Cooperation Nendoron
- Wonder Festival 2011 (Summer) Product
Next is a 1:1 scale Soft Vinyl Figure, Kyubey, for the ultra efficient Contract making device! Now if only their targets are legally bounded.
Madoka: Kyube-san What big eyes you have?
- Product Name Kyubey Soft Vinyl Figure (きゅぅべえ そふびふぃぎゅあ)
- Series Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Manufacturer Good Smile Company
- Category Soft vinyl
- Price 10000円 (including tax)
- Release Date 2011/07
- Specifications Specifications: 1/1 Scale Painted Soft Vinyl Product, approximately 230mm in height and 350mm in length
- Sculptor Wataru Orita
- Wonder Festival 2011 (Summer) Product
However, these are wonderfes exclusive… and is limited to 500 pcs each at the event itself, with the online order’s delivery in Oct. And via online, you can only get it on Good Smile Japan’s site. Here are the details,
Wonder Festival 2011 (Summer)
Event Sales
Wonder Festival 2011 (Summer)
This product will be sold at the ‘WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 14 booth that the 2011 Wonder Festival (Summer) taking place on 2011/07/24 (Sunday).Please use the order sheet at the event to place your order on the day.
For more information, please see the‘ WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 14 ‘ Official Site. (Japanese Only)
- A maximum of two figures per person will be available.
- Stock is limited.
Web Sales
GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP Sales
From 2011/07/24 (Sunday) from 17:00 until 2011/08/01 (Monday) at 21:00 this figure will be available for order on the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP. (Japanese Only)
- A maximum of three figures per person will be available.
- Products will be made-to-order.
- Products will be sent out in late October 2011.
The ‘WONDERFUL HOBBY LIFE FOR YOU!! 14′ website can be found here.
Good luck Hunting!
I hope this can continue… …
SO on this week’s CDs LookOut!, I have 4 up and coming releases for you to go buy~
Disclaimer: If you don’t wanna poison yourself or get into more debt, click on some other links now. Else, Dozo~
First up,
In case you have not heard, Atsuko Maeda is releasing her first Solo Single, titled Flower.
It will be released on the 22th of the June and here is a little preview of her latest song, Hoozue to Caffe Macchiato.
Edit(added): The MV for Flower, It’s just too touching~
This is a radio rip edition. I really like her, and her voice is good too, even my imoto whom is annoyed by AKB48, admits that.
In additional, Acchan and Takamina will also be appearing on Fuji TV’s Shin Domoto Kyoudai, on the 19th of June to promote Flower. They will also be singing a Duet and Acchan will be revealing some her personal stories, like her first love.
You can still get the First press edition with DVD at CDJapan, and if you want a Act 2, and Act 3… … a promotional gimmick, I guess… Not… appearently I found out that each part is coming with a different Side B track. For Act 1, we have Hoozue to Caffe Macchiato. Act 2, there’s YOAKE MADE and Act 3, LA BREA AVE.
Next up, a tribute album for the greatest Japanese Girl Group of the 21st Century, ZONE.
With the recent announcement of the project, a number of bands and groups have signed on for the project, each covering a ZONE song.
Here is the participating artist, and playlist for the Tribute Album, ZONE Tribute ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~.
It’s looking to be a wonderful set list, comprising of new, old, popular and extremely popular groups/singers. I’m already looking forward to it!
This album is estimated to be out on the 10th of August, and is available in both Limited and Regular editions.
Scandal will be releasing their 11th Single, Love Survive, this July, 27th and their 3rd Album, Baby Action, on August 10th.
In additionally, they will be doing a tour around Japan title also Baby Action, to commemorate their third Album.
The above is the Cover for their Single, Love Survive.
Both Single and Album is available at CDJapan, in a number of versions.
And that is all we have now on CD Look Out. See, it’s not really that bad, yah?
Sham Shui Po, to tell the truth, the only reason it’s in our pre-trip arrangement is because of the AKB48 Shop in the area, at Dragon Centre. But on reaching the place, I found that it’s actually quite a great shopping place~
Just when you step out of the MTR station, greeting you will be streets of hawkers selling a variety of stuff, like old remote, fruit Juice, Rare Earth Magnets and etc…
It’s really a whole of fun, especially if you are a bargain hunter. Then just north of the MTR, you will see Capital Computer Centre, with 3 stories of computer stuff to look at and purchase.
But still the greatest draw will have to be at this building,
Picture from Google map street view
Dragon Centre, a 7 story tall shopping centre, this is also the place where the Konami Card Centre is at. AKB48 Shop Hong Kong is also here, on the 6th story, unit 622.
The first thing when you reach the shop front, you see this…
It’s enclosed to the point that from the outside you will never know what is inside. And unfortunately, they have a very strict no photography rule… So you must really visit to find out. Just to let you know, it’s at least 3 times bigger than the Singapore Shop, and inside comes with a huge projected screen, looping AKB48′s PVs along with at least 15 LCDs displaying the information and statistics of the Girls.
And not least to say, it’s stocked with a lot of goodies~During our stay, they even had something like a Senbatsu and the result is released just recently.
Well… the AC team did contribute a bit to the result… … And it’s really quite significant given that there are just around 1000 votes… altogether…
Eitherway, if you are there and for some reason the shop is close… then at least take a photo with you Oshimen’s portrait,
If you are going there anytime soon, do grab the ID stickers. Thou, I heard that the Singapore shop will be getting it soon~
Here’s a sample,
Good looking don’t you think?
So if you are around the area and wants to poison yourself, feel free to visit. Btw, did you know that part of Full Metal Panic’s location is also based here here.
