#Yasushi Akimoto

[hotwaterandmilk]

Series: Nurse Angel Ririka SOS Artist: Ikeno Koi Publication: Ribon Magazine (01/1996) Source: Scanned from my personal collection

[jariten]

ナースエンジェルりりかＳＯＳ (Nurse Angel Ririka SOS), Yasushi Akimoto & Koi Ikeno

[citypopdaily]

リフレイン (Refrain) by Yurie Kokubu / 国分友里恵

Album: 流れるままに ～落花流水～ (Single) Year: 1986 Label: RCA (Air Records sublabel) Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto / 秋元康 Music: Tetsuji Hayashi / 林哲司

[ymofan04]

Naoko Isamu - さよならは落ち込まないで (Goodbye does not get depressed) (1987)

Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto

Music: Daisuke Inoue

Arrangement: Motoki Funayama

[sonsofks]

¡Honoka Nishimura y Anzu Haruno le dan nueva vida al Livestream de Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team" en YouTube!

La emoción se desata con las nuevas anfitrionas a partir del miércoles 27 de diciembre a las 21:00. ¡No te lo pierdas! La exitosa compañía de juegos móviles en línea, KLab Inc., ha anunciado emocionantes cambios en el Livestream regular de su popular juego de simulación de fútbol “Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team”. Desde el 27 de diciembre, dos personalidades destacadas, Honoka Nishimura y Anzu…

[plastic2mercy]

Chicken LINE (チキンLINE) - SKE48

Lyrics: Akimoto Yasushi Composition: Takagi Ryuuji

Don't do it through LINE Say it to my face! If you actually love me Confess directly!

English

I'd been waiting for you On the crowded platform What do you mean, you're not coming after all? The wind blows by my bench "I have to tell you something" What a thought provoking message

Our usual train Had long passed by I wanted to go back with you How foolish my expectation was Only I was so rash As I was about to comment on your skipping out...

I suddenly got a stamp: "I LOVE YOU!" (I LOVE YOU!) You must be hiding nearby What a CHICKEN

Don't do it through LINE Say it to my face! If you actually love me Confess directly! I want to hear your voice Not read your text Even though I tried to test how serious you are... Oh well, I'm leaving your texts on read

To date, or not to date? That is the question It's true that I'm confused too It's up to how you advance, isn't it? "I like you too" Want me to say that? Think I'm an idiot?

Even so, I waited for you Suddenly, it seemed like you're coming I gave up on going back Kept on believing in love Betrayed by my delusions My mood was at rock bottom

My phone suddenly rang, there it was, Your NAME (Your NAME) If you're gonna call, just come here already I see you aren't taking any risks

Let me see your face Just say it, dammit For a man to get rejected by a woman It's not shameful, you know? By playing safe There can be no romance Romance is about excitement Timid confessions? Who cares

Look into my eyes Properly If you could make up your nerve I'd tell you YES or NO right away

Don't do it through LINE Don't do it through LINE Say it to my face! If you actually love me Confess directly! I want to hear your voice Not read your text Even though I tried to test how serious you are... Oh well, I'm leaving your texts on read

Japanese

あなたを待っていたのに 混雑してるホームで やっぱり来ないのはなぜ？ 風が吹き抜けるベンチ 「話したいことがある」 深読みさせるメッセージね

いつもの電車の時刻 かなり過ぎてしまった 一緒に帰ろうとして 見当違いの期待 私だけ　勇み足 キャンセルをされたリアクシ��ンに…

ふいに届くスタンプ　I LOVE YOU！　(I LOVE YOU！) きっと近くにいながら顔出せない そんな臆病者

LINEじゃなく 目を見て言いな！ 本当に愛しているなら ちゃんと直接会って告白しな！ 読むんじゃなく 声を聴きたい 本気度　試そうとしたのに… 言葉だけで送信されても既読スルー

“付き合う”“付き合わない”は 微妙な境界線で 迷っているのは事実 押され方次第でしょう？ 「私も好きよ」なんて 言わせたいのか？ バカにしてるわ

それでもあなたを待っ�� 突然　やって来そう 帰るに帰れなかった 愛を信じ続けた 妄想に裏切られて 落ちてしまったそのテンション

ふいに鳴ったスマホに　Your NAME (Your NAME) 電話かけるくらいなら　ここへおいで あなたリスク取らないのね

顔を見せて はっきり言えよ 女に断られたって それは男にとって恥じゃないんだ 保険掛けちゃ 恋にならない ドキドキするからこそ恋 ノックするように告られても愛はスルー

目を見るんだ 正々堂々 あなたが腹を括(くく)ったら すぐにYESかNOか答えてあげる

LINEじゃなく LINEじゃなく 目を見て言いな！ 本当に愛しているなら ちゃんと直接会って告白しな！ 読むんじゃなく 声を聴きたい 本気度　試そうとしたのに… 言葉だけで送信されても既読スルー

[jpf-sydney]

AKB48 to Nippon no rokku

New item:

NDC 9th: 767.8 TAN AKB48 to Nippon no rokku : Akimoto Yasushi aidoru bijinesuron. by Tanaka Yūji.

Tōkyō : Sumōru Shuppan, 2018. ISBN: 9784905158578

702 pages : colour illustrations, maps, portraits, charts ; 19 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (page 694-698). Text in Japanese. The 68th Yomiuri Prize for Literature, 2016.

[jimpluff]

Somehow neglected to post about one of the latest Hideaki Anno honors, the Medal with Purple Ribbon, an award bestowed by the Emperor of Japan to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their fields. A fitting coincidence for the Shin Godzilla and Evangelion director, the purple medal is for scholarly achievements and the arts.

It's an exceptionally rare honor. To put it in perspective, neither Akira Kurosawa nor Hayao Miyazaki have received one. According to AniTrendz, in Khara's online statement, "Anno said that he was unsure if it was okay for a 'hopeless otaku' like himself to receive such an award, but gratefully accepted it after thinking of how his late parents and grandmother would have been pleased. The director acknowledged the support of his wife, friends, the staff and cast of shows he worked on, and anime and tokusatsu fans."

[yuiyuihan]

The 'Goddess of the Theater' Murayama Yuiri who has performed 1,300 times, the most in history, reflects on the last performance before the AKB48 Theater renovation on September 1st

The AKB48 Theater in Akihabara, Tokyo, which opened in 2005, will enter renovations after the "AKB48 Theater's Final Performance Before Renovation ~Thank you for the memories of 6843 days and 6552 performances~" on September 1st. On the 19th, Murayama Yuiri (27), known as the "Goddess of the Theater" for her record-setting 1,300 appearances, reflected on her feelings for the current theater, which she considers her "starting point," and also expressed her anticipation for the new theater, which will reopen on December 8th, its 19th anniversary.

Having stood on the AKB Theater stage more than anyone else, she harbors complex feelings about its renovation. When she first heard about it, her honest reaction was "sadness." She said, "It was my second home, a power spot, and a place of learning. I grew up in this theater. I’m feeling lonely that it will change significantly." She looked around the theater floor, savoring every moment.

In approximately 13 years of tenure, she reached the highest number of theater appearances in history. “I was just having fun on stage, and before I knew it, I've already reached 1,300 performances.” During the time when the team system was in place, she was prepared to step in for any member who was ill, whether it was for performances for Teams A, K, B, or 4. This effort contributed to the impressive number of performances she accumulated.

Murayama and the other 13th generation members joined in 2011, when the group was in its peak. She entered senbatsu more than six years after joining the group. “I realized that it's not just fun and games. I saw the harsh reality. I was compared to others, I didn't know how to gain popularity, and I couldn't see my goals. The days when I couldn't attend school continued, so I once made up my mind to quit when I was a kenkyuusei. It was to the point where I was ready to announce my graduation on the blog the next day.” However, it was the theater staff at the time who persuaded her to stay.

Above all, one reason Murayama decided to stay was the presence of her senpai, Nakata Chisato. She expressed her gratitude, saying, "I was not very good at dealing with my seniors, except Chiichan (Nakata) who has given me great support." As the number of outside work for senbatsu members increased, "Chiichan continued to perform at the theater. And when she told me, 'It's hard to convey the importance of treasuring the theater to the juniors,' I became determined to protect the theater myself." It marked the beginning of her journey to becoming the "Goddess of the Theater".

From that point onwards, her activities focused heavily on the theater. She even cried over her reduced opportunities to perform in the theater when she entered senbatsu and was given outside jobs. After the group's general election's system changed to a candidacy system, she also decided to not participate in it. "I'm not denying the worth of general elections, but I felt it wasn't suited to me, and I didn't want to burden my fans. I wanted them to come to the theater instead," she explained as she maintained a firm resolve to prove that one could still become a popular member by continuously performing at the theater.

Even after experiencing live performances at venues like Tokyo Dome, she emphasized, "I love the AKB Theater the most." She highlighted the charm of the theater’s exclusive intimate setting, saying, "With the concept of being 'idols you can meet', the theater's "sublime proximity" is part of its charm."

From September 2nd, they will be travelling all over Japan for "AKB48 Theater 'Under Construction' Nationwide Tour," with the stage that Murayama produced. Additionally, the new theater, which will be inaugurated on December 8th with an original new stage written by Akimoto Yasushi, is hinted to have 'an even more dream-like world view.'

Murayama intends to continue performing at the new theater. She expressed her determination, saying, "I don’t want anyone to surpass my record (for the most performances)." She added, "For me, the theater is what it means to be in AKB. I've revealed all my emotions here. I want to give back to this theater for the rest of life. I'll work hard so that I can remain the Goddess of the Theater, even after the renovation," reflecting her strong resolve.

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[ins48]

I. N. S. 48!!!

an inanimate insanity au!

main blog: @tamarahooray

based off of AKB48.

the songs are in english.

the group was formed on april 1st, 2011. inanimate insanity is by animationepic.

TEAMS: Team I Team NVI Team SIV FORMER TEAMS: Team Epic Team Chicken Leg Team Bright Lights Team Grand Slams Team Hotel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CURRENT MEMBERS: TEAM SIV: Knife (Captain) Paintbrush Lightbulb Baseball Balloon Bomb Salt Pepper TEAM NVI: Suitcase (Captain) Test Tube Fan Cheesy Trophy Soap Microphone Box Tissues Yin Yang Cherries TEAM I: Cabby (Team and Group Captain) Lifering Silver Spoon Candle Clover Bot Goo Tea Kettle Blueberry

FORMER MEMBERS: GRADUATED: Taco (Former Team Chicken Leg) Marshmallow (Former Team Bright Lights) Apple (Former Team Bright Lights) The Floor "Floory" (Former Team I, now a staff member) DISMISSED: Bow (Former Team Chicken Leg) Dough (Former Team Grand Slams) Pickle (Former Team SIV) OJ (Former Team SIV Captain and Group Captain) Nickel (Former Team SIV)

STAFF: Yasushi Akimoto (creator along with MePhone4) MePhone4 (Ditto) The Floor "Floory" FORMER STAFF: MePad (quit) Toilet (fired) MePhone4S (quit)

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SINGLES: 1st Single "Beginner" Originally performed by AKB48 Center: Nickel

2nd Single "Ponytail and Scrunchie" Originally performed by AKB48 Center: Paintbrush

3rd Single "My School Uniform is in My Way" Originally performed by AKB48 Center: OJ 4th Single "RIVER" Originally performed by AKB48 Center: Paintbrush 5th Single "Flying Get" Originally performed by AKB48 Center: Fan 6th Single "Are You Watching the Sunset?" Originally performed by AKB48 Center: Trophy 7th Single "Test Tube from Above" Originally performed by AKB48 Center: Test Tube

More info coming soon

STAGE ALBUMS: Team Epic: 1st Stage "RESET" Revival of Team K 6th Stage

Team Chicken Leg: 1st Stage "I Wanted to Meet You" Revival of Team A 2nd Stage

Team Bright Lights: Info coming soon

Team Grand Slams: 1st Stage "The Last Bell Rings" Revival of Team K 4th Stage Team Hotel: 1st Stage "My Sunshine" Revival of AKB48 Himawarigumi 1st Stage

Team I: Info coming soon

Team NVI: Info coming soon

Team SIV: Info coming soon

STUDIO ALBUMS:

Info coming soon

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TAGS: #ins48 info - new information about ins48 #ins48 news - news about ins48 #ins48 art - art about ins48 #ins48 memes - memes about ins48 #ins48 reblogs - reblogs! mostly related to ins48.

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Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu!!

[hotwaterandmilk]

Series: Nurse Angel Ririka SOS Artist: Ikeno Koi Publication: Ribon Magazine (05/1995) Source: Scanned from my personal collection

[jariten]

ナースエンジェルりりかＳＯＳ (Nurse Angel Ririka SOS), Yasushi Akimoto & Koi Ikeno

[citypopdaily]

コンクリの都会で (Concrete no Tokai de) by Iruka / イルカ

Album: Heart Land Year: 1985 Label: Nippon Crown (Panam sublabel) Lyrics: Yasushi Akimoto / 秋元康 Music: Tetsuji Hayashi / 林哲司

[crazykacey]

HELLO I'M BACK WITH MORE CHRONICLE PAMPHLET TRANSLATIONS

Life has been more chaotic than I expected so that is why I've been MIA but Super Live and Chronicle DVD have summoned me to do more translations! This time it's the cast introduction and a small Q&A! First is the Inners + Chibi Moon! Outers and the rest of the cast will be translated at a later date lol

Disclaimer: there might be some errors and/or grammar mistakes. Enjoy!

Sailor Moon/Super Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino

Riko Tanaka

Q: What do you remember of being selected to be part of the Sailor Moon musicals?

When I heard that I was cast as Sailor Moon, it felt really unbelievable. But then due to corona, I had to wait a year before that news could be shared so it didn't feel very real at all. But finally when i went to costume fitting, I really got the feeling that I have become Sailor Moon.

Q: If you ever have to fight villains like Sailor Moon and her friends, what would be your fighting style?

Manipulating thunder like Sailor Jupiter, making them feel so much regret that it'll leave them numb lol. Supreme Thunder!!! And I also yearn to fight with huge items like Sailor Pluto and Sailor Saturn!

Q: A few words about the character you play.

She is clumsy but also strong, energetic, honest and a very hardworking girl. I will always admire her. I'm really happy to play character who is loved by many people! I will do my best for Sera Myu Fes(Chronicle) as well!!

Born 27th of February, Tokyo

Has appeared in commericials since she was 6 years old, such as Pokemon and others. She was won an ACC from her radio commercial Morinaga in-Jelly. She has also appeared in movies and played the role of a heroine's childhood self. She has been more active as an actress since high school and has appeared in many performances, such as ...from the moonlight ~A Delivery from the Moon~ and others.

Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno

Kanon Maekawa

Q: What do you remember of being selected to be part of the Sailor Moon musicals?

It was my stage debut so I was very honored. After the final audition, I went home together with Sailor Jupiter, Kisara Matsumura, who I have been good friends with for a while now and she said that "it would be nice if we could perform together."

Q: If you ever have to fight villains like Sailor Moon and her friends, what would be your fighting style?

I love pickled plums, so I would be Sailor Vinegar, protected by acid. With my powers of sour stimulus, I would weaken my enemies taste buds.

Q: A few words about the character you play.

Congratulations on the 30th anniversary! Please keep on loving Ami Mizuno and as for Sailor Mercury who I admire so much, i hope you shine forever. I love you!

Born 23th of February, Osaka

in 2018 she was accepted into the Yasushi Akimoto x TV Tokyo Project, Seishun High School 3-C so she moved to Tokyo after she graduated high school. She wast part of the 1st generation and appeared in the program for three years. She had her CD debut from EMI Records in Universal Music. She has also appeared in several TV dramas such as, Ore no skirt, doko itta?(Where did my skirt go?) and Anata wa hannin ja arimasen. (You are not the culprit.)

Sailor Mars/Rei Hino

Rei Kobayashi

Q: What do you remember of being selected to be part of the Sailor Moon musicals?

From the very beginning i have loved Sailor Mars and my manager knew that I wanted to play her so when the call came that I got the role, we both screamed with excitement. And when I told my mom and grandma about it, both of them started crying tears of joy which made me very happy. Seeing this made me want to work even harder!

Q: If you ever have to fight villains like Sailor Moon and her friends, what would be your fighting style?

At first, I'll try to talk to them and get along with them. Maybe I will find the good points in them, there is a high chance that they will change their mind! But if they keep on doing evil deeds, I will give it right back at them, Evil Spirit, Begone!!

Q: A few words about the character you play.

When I was 4 years old I fell with the canny and cool Rei. And when I found out that we had the same name, I felt it was fate. I love the Rei-chan who has a lot of charms, such as the way she hides her passion, the way she says things clearly and honestly, and the fact that she is kind and cares about her friends! Through the Sailor Moon musicals, and by playing Rei, I have met really wonderful and important friends. I'm really grateful. I will cherish each and every performance with love!

Born 29th of November, Saitama

in 2010, she made her model deubt by becomeing and exclusive model for the fashion magazine "Pichi Lemon". After that she joined the idol group, Yumemiru Adolescence. After graduating from the group in 2019, she started to be more active in stage performances and TV shows as an actress and model. Her main performances have include, Kishiryuu Sentai Ryusoulger on TV Asahi, Suiensaa on NHK, Peach Boyz (Ariake Garden) in XFLAG PARK 2020 and others.

Sailor Jupiter/Makoto Kino

Kisara Matsumura

Q: What do you remember of being selected to be part of the Sailor Moon musicals?

When I heard from my agency that I was cast as Sailor Jupiter, I remember being so surprised and full of joy that i couldn't stop trembling. And when we, the 5 Inner Soldiers, finally met face to face, all of them were those who had left a strong impression on me from the auditions. At the beginning, it was. a bit difficult to communicate due to the tension and corona but now everyone has become irreplaceable friends to me!

Q: If you ever have to fight villains like Sailor Moon and her friends, what would be your fighting style?

If I fight, I will fight like in my favorite RPG games and defeat evil! In the game, I can become as strong in mind and body as the Sailor Soldiers. I want to collect the strongest characters from all over the world and defeat evil and protect the world! Or course if possible, i would rather discuss and solve the problem without fighting.

Q: A few words about the character you play.

At first I was very nervous and worried if I could properly play such a cool character as Sailor Jupiter. But soon after, I started to admire her, who is by far the most powerful, the most sweetest and kindest of all. I learned to believe in my friends, to protect and love them. I will also continue on loving Sailor Jupiter so that I can get step by step closer to her.

Born 21th of July, Shizuoka.

Made her debut in 2019 in the NTV drama, Ore no skirt, doko itta?(Where did my skirt go?). She was also a regular in the CX TV show, Mezameshi TV Imadoki Girl. From June of 2021 to February of 2022, she appeared in three parts of AmebaTV's show, Kyou, Suki ni narimashita.(Today I fell in love). In 2022 she appeared in Kao's Essential THE BEAUTY advertisement and AbemaTV drama series　Fukumen D. She is active in a wide range of fields, including stage plays, modeling and movies.

Sailor Venus/Minako Aino

Marin Makino

Q: What do you remember of being selected to be part of the Sailor Moon musicals?

When I found out I was chosen, I was so happy and immediately told my family about it!! At the final audition, I remember Rei Kobayashi-chan talking to me when I was nervous. So I was really happy that I was able to become a Sailor Soldier with Rei-chan and everyone else! When I'm with the rest of the 5 Sailor Soldiers, I'm just so happy <3 Unlike Minako-chan, I'm far form being a leader, but since she is, I'll do my best to make everyone to able to rely on me!

Q: If you ever have to fight villains like Sailor Moon and her friends, what would be your fighting style?

Special Attack!!; Even though we meet for the first time, it feels like we have met before!! And then we become friends ♪ I call this special attack "Becooome my friend"!

Q: A few words about the character you play.

Please lend me your power so I can play the cute Minako-chan that everyone loves &lt;3

Born 25th of November, Nagano

Received the Glico Award at the Pretty Girl Museum2 audition held in 2011. Moved to Tokyo when she entered junior high school. After taking lessons in dancing, singing and acting, she made her debut in 2016 in Eki Stage A (Ace). She actively performs LIVE activites and from 2021 she started to properly work as an actress.

Sailor Chibimoon/Chibiusa

Chise Niitsu

Q: What do you remember of being selected to be part of the Sailor Moon musicals?

When I went to the audition for the first time, it was the winter of my last year in kindergarten, so only 6 years old. That audition was for Chibi Chibi and when I was asked what my special skill is, I remember saying it was doing tricks with a ball and I started doing it lol. I was so happy when I passed was chosen to play Chibi Chibi! And now that i'm 12 years old, I'm really excited to play Chibiusa!

Q: If you ever have to fight villains like Sailor Moon and her friends, what would be your fighting style?

When I'm around town, I take notice of the license plates of the cars and phone numbers written on signboards of different shops and create them into mathematic formulas and solve them! I find it very enjoyable. Even in math class, I feel very accomplished when I understand a difficult problem. I once heard that "mathematics is connected to the mysteries of the universe". Because of that, if I were to fight evil, I would like to fight them with mathematics! I would challenge them by giving them complex figures and formula problems!

Q: A few words about the character you play.

My beloved Chibiusa, who I admire since she is adorable, strong and brave. Like Chibiusa, I will never give up no matter how small I am! With these strong feelings, I want to do my very best in singing, dancing, and acting to play Chibiusa on stage to the fullest!

Born 23th of May, Tokyo

She made her debut when she 4 years old in the musical Miss Saigon. She played Chibi Chibi in the Sailor Moon musical, Le Mouvement Final. She is part of the music unit Foorin. She is active in my other ways such as, the movie 3-gatsu no Lion (March Comes In Like a Lion), and NHK show Come Come Everybody.

[nyankodanyan]

Nagata Ruriko Membership Number 18

Date of birth: June 23 1967 Birthplace: Gifu Height: 156cm Weight: 45kg Bust: 83cm Waist: 6cm Hip: 82cm Blood Type: O+ High School: Chiba Prefectural Tsudanuma High School Favorite subject: English and Art Least favorite subject: History Club: None Favorite type of boy: Someone who is taciturn and has no presence. Least favorite type of boy: Someone handsome and someone like Playboy who is awfully kind to women. Hobby:Cooking Favorite food: Ice Cream favorite color: White, Pink and Orange Favorite celebrity: Shibata Kyōhei About myself: Every single day I feel self-loathing. Please give me your support. (DUNK8510 P42)

She became a member of Onyanko Club in May 1985, when she was a senior at Tsudanuma High School.(OnyankoB p43) She was good friends with Nitta Eri and Nakajima Miharu, who were in the same grade.(DUNK8512 p39) In April 1986, she enrolled at Wayō Women's Junior College near Funabashi, her hometown.(Rumors p86) In terms of looks, she was at least way better than Nitta, and yet she never became as popular as Nitta.(OnyankoC p38) Perhaps she wasn't always suited for an idol, as she wasn't so cheerful and was an extremely difficult type of girl.(DUNK8510 P42) Still, she, like Nitta, really wanted to make her solo debut.(OnyankoB p43) She appealed to various parties to let her make a solo debut.(5ch1 5) However, Kasai Kazuji, the chief director of Yūyake Nyan Nyan, cruelly rejected her request, telling her that she wasn't qualified for the job.(OnyankoB p43) She was extremely disappointed and implicitly criticized Kasai, saying, “I really hate guys who wield power, and I'm fucking pissed off with such assholes".(DUNK87 P67) Still, when Onyanko Club disbanded, she said she had no unfinished business for her and graciously retired from the entertainment industry.(OnyankoB p64) She developed a unique rounded script called Rurīru, which is still in use to this day, albeit only slightly.(OnyankoC p38) In spring 1988, she married an employee of a television production company.(Rumors p160) That was just a short time before Takai Mamiko's marriage to Akimoto Yasushi, and Nagata, not Takai, was the first Onyanko Club member to get married.(Rumors p160) Some say she married Suzuki Masato, an assistant director of Yūyake Nyan Nyan.(2ch2 710) She appears to have two children (some say three), but hasn't been seen in public at all since her marriage.(Current)(5ch1 66) She's never been in contact with any of the other members of Onyanko Club, including Nitta Eri, with whom she was good friends.(5ch1 68) There are many other members who haven't appeared in public since their marriage, but she's the only one who hasn't even been witnessed by anyone.(5ch1 100) In the 21st century, she started refusing to give video permissions.(Current) Because of this, whenever Onyanko Club footage is shown on TV, her face is always covered with a mosaic.(Current) A number of DVDs were released featuring Yūyake Nyan Nyan, concerts, and behind-the-scenes footage.(Current) All of her close-ups, conversations, singing scenes, and even her profile were removed from these DVDs.(Current) Since no public explanation has been offered as to the cause of her refusal to give permissions for the footage, a number of theories have been rumored.(net) One of them is that her husband had a dispute with Fuji TV and since then she has refused under his direction.(Ruri) This is the most widely believed theory among Onyanko Club fans.(net) However, this theory ain't worthy of credence because it originated from a post written by an unidentified guy on the Onyanko Club fan site, PANIC THE WWW, over 20 years ago.(Ruri) Given her past history, it's more natural to assume that her refusal is vengeance for not getting her solo debut. This theory, too, ain't certain, though.

[haropro-confessions]

48 group/Sakamichi producer Akimoto Yasushi a few years ago was asked to comment on why he thought MM became so popular during the golden era. He pretty much said the members each had a specific character so everyone regardless of age or gender had a favorite AND since Tsunku had rock vocalist roots his influence on MM made them stand out from groups produced by the typical idol producer. IMO those two things could easily be replicated today via other means but….