#morning musume '25

[haropro-confessions]

Kago was on a show recently and explained one big reason why she lashed out as a teenager was because was unhappy with the image she had. Before she joined Morning Musume she looked up to Goto Maki and wanted to be a gyaru like her but she was marketed as "everybody's little sister." She said whenever she tried subtly copy Goto Maki like tan or wear gyaru fashion UFA shot her down every time. She hated her character so much that she said she tried to self harm multiple times: purposely burning her hands on a grill during a dinner with other celebrities, randomly screaming and running into traffic, binging food. The people on the show asked why she didn't try to change her character after graduating Morning Musume because that would have been a good chance. But she said her image was symbiotic with Tsuji since they formed W so UFA didn't let her. If you watch her audition she is very much like a gyaru in her speech and talks about her favorite fashion brands, she even dyed her hair light brown after she passed the audition. You can see in her first clip on ASAYAN after 4th gen's unveiling she's very wellspoken talking to the hosts and even styled her hair like Maki's. There is even a backstage clip from the making of RR21 and she and Tsuji are teasing Yossy but Kago was using her "real" voice and she sounds like a gyaru completely opposite from the baby voice she used on camera. Pistol who was a famous Kago wota in the early 2000s still has his site up and you can see from the interviews he shared back then Kago started hinting around late 2002 (Koko ni Iruzee era), early 2003 (AS FOR ONE DAY era) that she wanted to dye her hair light brown again and go for a cool character even if it would upset people. But Upfront probably shot her down like she said. So even though netizens think she’s using that as an excuse for her behavior I believe all that she said on that show the other day. Because it matches up with what’s out there. It was a big marketing success for Upfront to debut Tsuji with her and make them the "bratty kid duo" it sounds like she would've been happier to debut by herself. She may have been less likely to be forced into a role she began to hate only two years into her career.

[youmeipeach]

[magicmorningmeteora]

Return of the M!X

For info on the shuffle unit's original incarnation, look to this post.

GOODM!X, the promotional shuffle unit made in collaboration with Kasugai Seika's Tsubu Gummy, has returned as GOODM!X PREMIUM!

The First Taste

On January 26, 2025 at 8:06am (local time), the Tsubu Gummy Twitter account sent out an update: The GOODM!X PREMIUM logo on a white background, along with "2025.02.06 Thu."

Spelling Out the M!X

On January 30 at 12:00pm (local time), the Twitter accounts for the main Hello! Project groups started tweeting out images of their representative members.

Exactly one day later on January 31st (local time), a similar post came from the Rosy Chronicle Twitter account, confirming a member (presumably Hashida Honoka, given the unit's gimmick and her matching white member color) would be a part of this.

Circle of M!X

On January 31st at 8:06pm (local time), with the full lineup mostly unveiled, we were treated with the requisite circle shot,

Sampling the M!X

On February 1st at 8:06am (local time), a small MV preview (that manages to keep the new member (mostly) hidden) was posted to the Tsubu Gummy Twitter account.

ちょっと見せちゃいます！🎠 #GOODMIXPREMIUM #つぶグミ 2025.02.06 Thu.

— つぶグミ official【春日井製菓】 (@tsubugumi_tw) January 31, 2025

Further Taste Testing

On February 3rd, another teaser was unveiled.

The Full M!X

On February 6 (Tsubu Day), the full MV for Watashi Premium was unveiled.

The song will be released on February 14. (Source: 1 2)

Of course, the unveiling of the MV also brought the making of footage and interview video.

Here's to a colorful future!

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[makinomariasama]

Translation: Model Press Feb 21, 2025: Volume 3

In this final part of the interview, they talk about Sayumi's impending retirement, how Maria has made her dreams come true, and more. Enjoy, and as always, please do not repost this anywhere!

When Michishige-san announced her retirement, you also expressed your love for her on social media, but were you able to talk with her after the announcement? When I saw the reports of her retirement, I contacted her, and just like I posted on social media, I told her "I love you" a lot. It's different from graduating since her activities are ending, so of course I'm sad, but she isn't going away, so my love for her will never, ever change from now on, and so wherever she is, I want to love her even more!

You were only in Morning Musume with her for two months in 2014, but please tell us some of your most memorable times with her, from your days a Kenshuusei and in Morning Musume. The first one is my first Hello Project concert that I appeared in after joining the Hello Pro Kenshuusei. I was in grade 6, and Michishige-san called out to me like, "you're cute!" I was so happy like, "she spoke to me!" That's my first memory with her. After that, Michishige-san announced her graduation, and I was still just a Kenshuusei, and I hadn't been chosen for Morning Musume yet, so I thought, "I won't make it into Morning Musume in time," and "I wanted to be in it with Michishige-san, but I won't make it in time." But, one day, when I got home from school and turned on the TV in the living room, Michishige-san was on it! I vividly remember that Michishide-san announced my addition to the group like, "Maria-chan, you've been chosen for Morning Musume." I thought, "I'm so glad I made it in time," and even though I was only able to be in the group with her for a little bit of time, my dream came true at that moment. Even before I joined the group, I had always admired her, and being able to work with her even for just a short amount of time is a precious memory for me, and I want to continue to love her forever, without that ever changing.

You achieved your dream of "I want to be in Morning Musume," and you have continued to achieve your dreams one by one since then, so what is your "secret to make your dreams come true"? I had never done any singing and dancing when I thought that I wanted to be in Morning Musume. But, I continued to think, "I want to be in Morning Musume! I do!" and I kept saying that I wouldn't lose to anyone on my feelings of wanting to be in it, so I think that my dreams will come true if I have those feelings of never giving up on them.

You made it happen because you continued to strongly think about never giving up. For example, even if you don't ave the skills at all, if you have a strong desire to "definitely never lose to anyone," I think tat you'll definitely make your dreams come true!

Is there anything you want to try in the future? I was really happy to be able to do a Morning Musume '24 mini concert after a game at ESCON Field HOKKAIDO, so I would love to be able to that again this year. That's what I want to do!

[momusus25]

what has happened since our hiatus?

the last time we posted was in 2023, so here are some key updates we missed:

17th Generation Debut: Inoue Haruka and Yumigeta Ako join Morning Musume (May 2023).

October 25, 2023: Morning Musume. '23 releases their 73rd single, "Suggoi FEVER! / Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~ / Neverending Shine". This is 17th generation's debut single, and the final single to feature Fukumura Mizuki.

November 25, 2023: Ikuta Erina is appointed as the new leader of Morning Musume amid Fukumura Mizuki's graduation, and Oda Sakura is promoted as a subleader.

November 28 + 29, 2023: Morning Musume. '23 has two concerts at Yokohama Arena, their first solo concerts in Yokohama Arena since 2014. The final date is Fukumura Mizuki's graduation concert.

May 26, 2024: Ishida Ayumi announces her graduation.

August 14, 2024: Morning Musume. '24 releases their 74th single, "Nandaka Sentimental na Toki no Uta / SaiKIYOU". This is the final single to feature Ishida Ayumi.

October 19, 2024: Morning Musume get their own limited variety series with Hulu, titled "Morning Musume Happy Daisakusen".

November 22, 2024: Morning Musume. '24 make their first ever appearance on THE FIRST TAKE, performing "Renai Revolution 21" and "Wake Up Call ~ Mezameru Toki ~".

November 27, 2024: Morning Musume. '24 release their 17th studio album, "Professionals - 17th".

December 6, 2024: Ishida Ayumi graduates from Morning Musume at Yokohama Arena.

January 2, 2025: Ikuta Erina announces her graduation [Spring 2025].

[cheltranslations]

To the Person with the Radio Name #SendaiDanceMachine @Nonaka Miki (25.01.22)

[haruakotranslations]

A Staple Food？。 Inoue Haruka (25.01.19)

[homatantranslations]

Already Thinking Okamura Homare (25.02.26)

[loverintranslations]

『Happy birthday to Yokoyama Reina-chan! ♪*ﾟ』Makino Maria (25.02.22)

[angermetranslations]

TokyoDisneySea Shimoitani Yukiho (25.02.21)

[rosy-translations]

Hokkaido♡ Matsubara Yulia (25.02.15)

[haropro-confessions]

I know it's a long shot at this point. But I'm really hoping Miki becomes leader. When she produced that special show for TV, she created an awesome setlist that showed off every member's charms.. She worked with the members to choose outfits that they all felt beautiful in, and Morning Musume looked the best it had in year! She wrote original songs! and had Ayumi choreograph them for her. Like, she's not only giving MM leader, she's giving producer!

[miimitranslations]

Homasha ♡ Okamura Minami (25.02.08)

[camelliatranslations]

UpComing！Murata Yuu (25.01.30)

[makinomariasama]

Translation: Model Press Feb 21, 2025: Volume 1

In this interview, Maria talks about her recent photobook! She talks about her favourite photos, how she feels like she's become mature, what she does to maintain her figure and take care of her skin, and more. There are two more parts to this interview that I'll be doing later, so please look forward to those, too! Enjoy, and as always, please do not repost this anywhere.

This is your 10th solo photobook, so can you tell us how you felt about the decision to make this one? I felt very honoured to be able to make my 10th photobook. I never thought that I'd be able to release this many, and for me, a photobook is like an album for my life, and I think, "I'll cherish these for the rest of my life," plus, I have the support of the fans which makes it possible to release these photobooks, so I'm full of gratitude.

When this was announced, there was a huge response from the fans. It's been around a year and a half since my last photobook, so there were people saying, "isn't one coming out?" or "I wonder if another photobook will come out soon?" So, I hope they'll be happy.

You've been releasing photobooks every year since you were 16, but there's been a little bit of a gap this time, so is there anything that you want to say, "I especially want you to see me like this," or "I want to show this to my fans" about? Over the last year and a half, I think I've become an adult in both body and mind, and I think I used to have a "mature-ish" or "I've turned 20" feeling but, now, I approached this shoot with wanting to show that rather than "mature-ish", I'm "already an adult."

Is there anything in particular that made you think, "I've become an adult" when you saw it? After all, I think my expressions have changed. Until now, I've had to be aware like, "I'll go with this expression" or, "I want it to be like this," but this time, I wasn't too worried about "having to look grown up," there are shots of me laughing hysterically, so I think I was able to be captured in my most relaxed and natural state, and I think that's place where I've grown since the last time.

Definitely, I feel like this photobook shows various expressions of yours. It was something that was natural rather than forced. That's right. I think I was able to bring out my expression from the last 24 years out to the fullest.

Who do you want to see this photobook, which is the culmination of your 24 years, whether it be the members, or those around you? The members haven't seen it yet, so if they have the chance to see it, I want to hear their thoughts, but I would like the previous president of Wani Books (who passed away in 2024) to have seen it. Since he's always been watching over me, I'm sure that he was the first one to see my newest phtoobook.

I think he definitely saw it! Do you have a particular favourite out of this photobook that is filled with your expressions? I have so many faovourites that I can't choose, so I'm saying a different one every time I'm asked (laughs). Me irght now, I'd choose the ones where I"m wearing a white bathing suit with flowers! At that time, it was raining on and off in Vietnam. After 30 minutes of pouring rain, it suddenly cleaed up, and I really remember how we were like, "let's shoot outside while we still can!" The flowers were falling so prettily that I thought, "ah! These are cute! I'll put it on!" So, I did. So, I thought that even with my natural expression, I looked a little younger, and I was a little relieved to see that, "even though I'm 24, I still have this face! I'm glad" (laughs).

Every time we see you, your beautiful figure is a topic, just like with that white bathing suit. I know that you normally use your body intensely during hard lessons and concerts, but is there anything that you're particular about when it comes to maintaining your figure? I'm really embarrassed about this, but I don't really go to the gym or do any exercise. However, ever since I joined Morning Musume, and graduated from high school, I've always weighed myself every day. So, if I think, "oh crap!" I'll try to be more careful about my diet, or I'll try to stay as I am. I check every day so I know the reality.

If you feel like you've gained weight, what do you change about your diet? I love to eat, and I love meat and snacks and things like that, but when I have shoots coming up, I'll resist the urge to eat what I want to, and eat vegetables instead, plus I'll watch the amount that I'm eating.

You change your usual diet before a shoot. Do you also do things other than restricting your diet, like massaging and other self-care? I don't do anything like that, but when I go to the orthopedic clinic, they fix any distortion in my face and back!

There's also attention paid to your beautiful skin, especially in the photos on the beach, so do you try to take care of your skin in any way? I've been going to the dermatologist sine I was 20, and the doctors at that clinic have been taking care of my skin! Until then, I'd never done anything, and I'd never even gone to a beauticitian, but after turning 20, I was getting acne, and my skin was really rough, and I worried like, "this might never get better," so I decided to go to a dermatologist. Even after my skin got better, I still go there before a shoot, or an important job.

Have you addressed your skin concerns and started taking care of it at home on a daily basis? I take the supplements I was given before every shoot, and I have a facial beauty machine, so I use that every day without fail after getting out of the bath.

You're a fan of the baseball team the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, so I think you go to watch the games, and protecting yourself against sunburn is also important, isn't it? It is! I apply sunscreen every day, and in every season. There are times where I get sunburned, but I think that it helps me maintain my skin tone.

[momusus25]

morning musume. '24 - kimi sae ireba nanni mo iranai (2013) ; 05.27.2024 [nippon budokan]