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Stardust is holding trainee/kenkyuusei auditions

 

Momoclo troupe will perform at Meiji-za in summer

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Looks like kabuki

 

Haru no Ichidaiji ending VTR

 

 

Shiori standing close to a big rock (courtest of: @nybaba29)

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It also looks like Iginari Tohoku San are preparing to release a single as a new song will be played on radio.

 

Can you get guess Shiori's invisible item?

 

By the time I was able to check OH yesterday, it was down, so I didn't know they fixed the issues. Or at least fixed them for the time being 0u0plz.png

 

So many great pics came out of the concert! I think the members might have had more fun than at last year's. They seemed in much better spirits and were bursting with energy. Not that they didn't put on a good show last year, but with Momoka's graduation still fresh in their minds, maybe they couldn't completely let go and enjoy the event.

 

 

I always forget about the photo bans. I guess they don't mind during the pre-show since that one fan was able to stream RAJ and Amefurasshi's live perfs.

 

These Spring concerts have become such unique events. It's something that everyone looks forward to each year. I've said this before, but they remind me of mini Woodstocks where a huge mass of people descends upon an almost unsuspecting town. Thankfully, Mononofu don't leave much of a mess behind, lol.

 

I wonder if the photographer was the same one who shot last year's concert? The pics have a similar look and feel to them. They really capture the essence of Momoclo rlytearpls.png

 

The two colors for Batten Showjo Tai's costumes could be significant or simply an aesthetic choice. You can never tell with Idols. Hello Project has always been big about splitting two colors between the members just to create a visual contrast.

 

 

Ami's probably my favorite member warstarplz.png For her and Ruka to both be graduating around the same time, RAJ's contracts must have been up for renewal. I don't know how the group is going to continue with only 3 members. They'll be the smallest Stardust group. Maybe some new members will be added.

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I liked her too, because she looks a bit like Zuumin

 

Anyway it looks like they're preparing to add new members with their Kenkyuusei announcement

 

^It's been a while since I watched the We Are Born MV. I thought they already released the full version. It's underrated. I feel like it should be among their signature songs.

 

I'm looking forward to the new songs! I can't tell if the music in the second teaser is a hint for the title track. If so, it's not what I was expecting. I'm curious how the final song will sound.

 

Some great pics of the suits. I guess they're going to be the main costumes for promotions.

 

The little girl after Arin touches her hand.

 

It's one of my favourite Momoclo songs/MVs, definitely underrated.

 

That girl's reaction is adorable and heartwarming lovestruck.png

 

This is the video that's being used for the Joypolis "Premium Digital Live" that you can experience. It looks like they're actually there!

 

 

I noticed that the suit costumes are slightly different in the original pics that were released.

 

 

I threw this together real quick.

 

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Looks like they added the buttons in the final version.

 

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Here are the individual pics for Batten Showjo Tai's upcoming album.

 

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Kiyama Ai

 

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Ueda Riko

 

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Haruno Kiina

 

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Seta Sakura

 

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Nishigaki Arisa

 

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Hoshino Sora

 

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In those pictures I think the text might be edited in by the twitter user? I'm not 100% sure. But the buttons certainly seem new!

I'm guessing the virtual girl in those videos are a Joypolis symbol? 0u0plz.png

Nevertheless it looks great.

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For easy clicking:

 

 

 

Here's a snippet of The Diamond Four: https://twitter.com/Mineishi0307/status/1121271080415404032

 

Parts of it has a similar vibe to the music in the trailer, so I wouldn't be surprised if we get some 20's swing inspired songs on the album.

 

 

I believe they actually uploaded all music videos again, but only a couple are available outside Japan. I guess it's a promotion leading up to the release of the MV of The Diamond Four.

 

EDIT: And the moment I make this post, the MV is uploaded!

 

It's supposedly the start of video streaming delivery (at Youtube and other services), so I guess they need all videos to be available without promotions and stuff. 

 

TDF reminds me a bit of Mahorovacation (also by invisible manners) but with more rap/slightly lower tempo. It's very groovy.

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Based on the sample, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the Diamond Four. After hearing the full version, I love it! Last year, I said I wanted more rapping Momoclo. Between Sweet Wanderer and this, my wish came true smile.png It has such a fun vibe. It's a complicated song, but all the parts come together nicely. I thought they might go with some kind of spy theme for the MV because of the suits/tuxedos, which meant the song would be more energetic. I'd still like to see something like that, but I was completely satisfied with what we got. Looking forward to some live performances!

 

One thing about the MV. It must have had a very short turn around since Shiori only just cut her hair a couple weeks ago. I'm surprised it wasn't shot earlier.

 

Here's a snippet of The Diamond Four: https://twitter.com/Mineishi0307/status/1121271080415404032

 

Parts of it has a similar vibe to the music in the trailer, so I wouldn't be surprised if we get some 20's swing inspired songs on the album.

 

 

I believe they actually uploaded all music videos again, but only a couple are available outside Japan. I guess it's a promotion leading up to the release of the MV of The Diamond Four.

 

EDIT: And the moment I make this post, the MV is uploaded!

 

 

Thanks for the link. Yeah, it gave the impression that it would have a swing vibe, but it turned out differently than I expected.

 

Stardust is holding trainee/kenkyuusei auditions

 

Momoclo troupe will perform at Meiji-za in summer

D5EW8H4VUAAYRqO.jpg

 

Looks like kabuki

 

Haru no Ichidaiji ending VTR

 

 

Shiori standing close to a big rock (courtest of: @nybaba29)

D5CqbkFUcAAp8QJ.jpg

 

 

It also looks like Iginari Tohoku San are preparing to release a single as a new song will be played on radio.

 

A plantain imstupid.png

I liked her too, because she looks a bit like Zuumin

 

Anyway it looks like they're preparing to add new members with their Kenkyuusei announcement

 

It's one of my favourite Momoclo songs/MVs, definitely underrated.

 

That girl's reaction is adorable and heartwarming lovestruck.png

 

In those pictures I think the text might be edited in by the twitter user? I'm not 100% sure. But the buttons certainly seem new!

I'm guessing the virtual girl in those videos are a Joypolis symbol0u0plz.png

Nevertheless it looks great.

 

Since 3B Junior was dissolved last year, I was curious what they were going to do with their Trainee program. Stardust has always taken a different approach when it comes to training Idols. Unlike other companies, they create full groups from their trainees instead of adding them to existing ones. This will be new territory for them. I'm really curious which groups will get new members. RAJ is a definite candidate. I could also see Amefurasshi since they're so new. It could take up to a year before we see any new additions, but I'm looking forward to further announcements.

 

Iginari are releasing their 7th single, iirc. I wish there was an easy way to listen to their songs, but they're always restricted to the local area.

 

It's possible those pics were edited professionally for some reason. Maybe they were still debating what the final version should look like.

 

I'm not sure what the name of the Joypolis character is, but she reminds me of Ulala from the Space Channel 5 games. I didn't notice at first, but Momoclo are wearing the same dress that she is. It makes sense if she's the mascot.

 

 

 

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For easy clicking:

 

 

 

It's supposedly the start of video streaming delivery (at Youtube and other services), so I guess they need all videos to be available without promotions and stuff. 

 

TDF reminds me a bit of Mahorovacation (also by invisible manners) but with more rap/slightly lower tempo. It's very groovy.

 

I thought maybe the MVs would be up for a limited time to promote the 5th album. Kind of like they did for the 10th Anniversary and with the release of Momoclo Mania. Nice to know they could be up permanently smile.png

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One more thing about We Are Born. I remember watching the MV for the first time during an episode of J-Melo on NHK World back when it was released in 2016. It was a rare treat to see it on TV like that. Momoclo even introduced it. The girls had done weird concepts in the past, but this was almost too weird. I think it was the baby costumes that put it over the top, lol. That's the only time I'd seen the full version of the MV until now, so it's nice to see the whole thing once again smile.png
 
Some better video/audio of Amefurasshi and RAJ's perf from the Spring concert. Fancams from right in front of the stage. I wish Amefurasshi were releasing MVs. They have some great songs.
 

(Full on Death Voice screams starting at 9:29!)

 

 

*Bonus! 18 min. clip from Momoclo's perf. I think this is the end of the concert:

 

 

Momoclo's new collaboration with Shimamura has started.

 

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Just about every clothing/bedding product you can imagine is available, even men's underwear 0u0plz.png Things are selling out quickly.

 

 

 

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There's also Photocard presents.

 

 

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Here's a site with up to date eps of Momoclo-chan. Unlike some other sites, you only need to deal with one pop up after pressing play, but if you pause it, you'll get another one when you re-start the ep. This episode focuses on Reni's solo concert "Marugoto Reni-chan 2019". There's some behind the scenes, full songs, and edited version of others. I think my favorite part might be the duet Reni does with special guest Nagano. She worked with him on that comedy duo special.
 

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Some pics from the concert:
 
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Some high res pics of the Diamond Four costumes.
 

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RAJ

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More:

 

 

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Kanako posted on the Stardust blog

http://blog.stardust.co.jp/stardustplanet/archives/6112

 

 

 

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One more thing about We Are Born. I remember watching the MV for the first time during an episode of J-Melo on NHK World back when it was released in 2016. It was a rare treat to see it on TV like that. Momoclo even introduced it. The girls had done weird concepts in the past, but this was almost too weird. I think it was the baby costumes that put it over the top, lol. That's the only time I'd seen the full version of the MV until now, so it's nice to see the whole thing once again smile.png
 
Some better video/audio of Amefurasshi and RAJ's perf from the Spring concert. Fancams from right in front of the stage. I wish Amefurasshi were releasing MVs. They have some great songs.
 

(Full on Death Voice screams starting at 9:29!)

 

 

*Bonus! 18 min. clip from Momoclo's perf. I think this is the end of the concert:

 

 

Momoclo's new collaboration with Shimamura has started.

 

Just about every clothing/bedding product you can imagine is available, even men's underwear 0u0plz.png Things are selling out quickly.

 

 

 

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There's also Photocard presents.

 

Those beds 0u0plz.png

 

 

Here's a site with up to date eps of Momoclo-chan. Unlike some other sites, you only need to deal with one pop up after pressing play, but if you pause it, you'll get another one when you re-start the ep. This episode focuses on Reni's solo concert "Marugoto Reni-chan 2019". There's some behind the scenes, full songs, and edited version of others. I think my favorite part might be the duet Reni does with special guest Nagano. She worked with him on that comedy duo special.
 

 

 

Some pics from the concert:
 

 

 

 

xx

 

Some high res pics of the Diamond Four costumes.
 

 

 

xx

 

 

 

xx

Bless them rlytearpls.png

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Meant to post this the other day. Poppo Arin teaches us a magic trick and ruins Yatte Mitai Oji-san's day. All that's left now is Reni's detective segment.

 

 

I noticed that comments are disabled on the Momoclo-chan Z channel. This shouldn't surprise me, but still, are people that rude about a children's TV show?

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Meant to post this the other day. Poppo Arin teaches us a magic trick and ruins Yatte Mitai Oji-san's day. All that's left now is Reni's detective segment.

 

 

I noticed that comments are disabled on the Momoclo-chan Z channel. This shouldn't surprise me, but still, are people that rude about a children's TV show?

Idk about Japanese youtube but on international videos there can be bad/weird comments on almost all types of videos. There is also a trend of creepy videos aimed at kids, so parents are concerned. Since kids are particularly vulnerable it makes sense to disable comments to be on the safe side.

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Arin updated her blog with pictures from her trip to Disneyland Hong Kong

https://ameblo.jp/sasaki-sd/entry-12457789634.html?timestamp=1556554100

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There are many more pictures in the blog

 

Reni and Shiori updated their blogs about the end of Heisei

https://ameblo.jp/takagi-sd/entry-12458044172.html

https://ameblo.jp/tamai-sd/entry-12458045158.html

 

Hustle Press also released some Momoclo photos in an post called "Momokuro Zero"

https://hustlepress.co.jp/momokuro_zero_20190501_gravure/

 

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Also some more end of Heisei/beginning of Reiwa

 

 

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Team Shachi released a weird Trailer for their upcoming Feature Film. At first, I thought it was a documentary, but after watching the whole thing, it's definitely a Drama. I think they're going for an Indie vibe with the way it was shot. The title is "Burning! Failure Girls".

 

 

The story revolves around the 4 members traveling to Tokyo to pursue their dreams, only to fail over and over. It seems like a rather depressing movie, but maybe there's a happy ending. Honoka is trying to be an actress, Nao is obviously a musician, and I think Yuzuki is practicing Kendo. I'm not sure what Haruna is doing.

 

Team Shachi's first tour under their new name. They're focusing on the Tokyo area. The pics are from the show at Katsushika Symphony Hills.

 

 

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Idk about Japanese youtube but on international videos there can be bad/weird comments on almost all types of videos. There is also a trend of creepy videos aimed at kids, so parents are concerned. Since kids are particularly vulnerable it makes sense to disable comments to be on the safe side.

 

I though it might be a case of better safe than sorry.

 

Arin updated her blog with pictures from her trip to Disneyland Hong Kong

https://ameblo.jp/sasaki-sd/entry-12457789634.html?timestamp=1556554100

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There are many more pictures in the blog

 

Reni and Shiori updated their blogs about the end of Heisei

https://ameblo.jp/takagi-sd/entry-12458044172.html

https://ameblo.jp/tamai-sd/entry-12458045158.html

 

Hustle Press also released some Momoclo photos in an post called "Momokuro Zero"

https://hustlepress.co.jp/momokuro_zero_20190501_gravure/

 

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Also some more end of Heisei/beginning of Reiwa

 

 

 

I think they shot the MV for the Diamond Four during the trip to Hong Kong. It explains why it was set in a Hotel.

 

The first time Reni's updated her blog in a year!

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Momoclo performed at Japan Jam today!

 

Setlist:

1. Anta Tobashi Sugi!!

2. Chai Maxx

3. Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo -ZZ ver.-

4. The Diamond Four

5. Coco☆Natsu 

6. Zenryoku Shoujo

7. DNA Rhapsody

 

 

 

 

 

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A short video of Coconatsu

 

 

As usual, Zamurai did a SNS summary. It seems like the appearance was very well received.

http://momoclozamurai.xxxblog.jp/archives/53321455.html

 

 

Team Shachi released a weird Trailer for their upcoming Feature Film. At first, I thought it was a documentary, but after watching the whole thing, it's definitely a Drama. I think they're going for an Indie vibe with the way it was shot. The title is "Burning! Failure Girls".

 

*video*

The story revolves around the 4 members traveling to Tokyo to pursue their dreams, only to fail over and over. It seems like a rather depressing movie, but maybe there's a happy ending. Honoka is trying to be an actress, Nao is obviously a musician, and I think Yuzuki is practicing Kendo. I'm not sure what Haruna is doing.

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Yeah, there better be a happy ending. Or maybe it's secretly a comedy (doubt it).

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Hachimitsu Rocket's Kanon is graduating on the 8th of June

 

They just had their major debut a year ago warstarplz.png I guess that's to be expected when a company has so many groups. The frequency of graduations will naturally go up. Might be a good idea not to keep groups in the Indies for 4-5 yrs. in future 0u0plz.png

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A nice, long report about Momoclo's Haru No Ichidaiji concerts in English

https://www.otaquest.com/momoiro-clover-spring-concert-report/

 

Kanako at the start of Japan Jam: "Will bury you in idol hell"

 

Anta Tobashi Sugi

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New Tamai Shiori Zero from Hustle Press!

https://hustlepress.co.jp/tamai_20190507_gravure/

 

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More pictures in the link

 

 

They also released a new Sasaki Ayaka Zero!

https://hustlepress.co.jp/sasaki_20190508_gravure/

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Also some off-shoots from twitter

 

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I thought I'd post these Ai Ai photos since they're stunning

 

Trailer for "How To Find Your Best Life", a movie that Momoclo appear in

 

 

 

Shiori at Folkmura

 

They were celebrating her birthday a month early

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With the recent Hustle Press photos I'm feeling extra prepared and excited for the next awards season (if we get one).

It's only Kanako I'm not that sure about.

 

There are even some new Reni photos

 

 

 

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I particularly like the one where she's holding her BD book

 

And this new Shiori photo

 

 

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For the first time in forever

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Momoclo will have (short) MVs for all their new album tracks!

 

First out is the Roadshow MV... and it really is trippy 0u0plz.png

 

 

 

We also got some Reni updates!

 

Takagi Reni Zero

https://hustlepress.co.jp/takagi_20190510_gravure/

 

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Marugoto Reni-chan 2019 will also be released as a DVD/Bluray!

https://www.momoclo.net/pub/pc/information/?id=4980

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Just a couple quick comments as I'm catching up.

 

- It doesn't even look like Aiai in those pics. A new hairstyle can completely change your look, especially bangs.

- They're really going hard with these Hustle Press photos. So much beauty lovestruck.png

- I wonder if Momoclo will appear in any of the new MVs or if they'll be purely artistic/visual pieces?

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Some gifs (mostly Arin)

 

 

 

 

Just a couple quick comments as I'm catching up.

 

- It doesn't even look like Aiai in those pics. A new hairstyle can completely change your look, especially bangs.

- They're really going hard with these Hustle Press photos. So much beauty lovestruck.png

- I wonder if Momoclo will appear in any of the new MVs or if they'll be purely artistic/visual pieces?

It seems to be a late decision so I expect that they'll mostly/exclusively be visual pieces. Although one of them will be a full MV so that one might feature the members.

Ai Ai's latest tweets all have different styling/make up and the difference is striking

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Some gifs (mostly Arin)

 

 

 

 

It seems to be a late decision so I expect that they'll mostly/exclusively be visual pieces. Although one of them will be a full MV so that one might feature the members.

Ai Ai's latest tweets all have different styling/make up and the difference is striking

 

I seem to recall Aiai did something like this before. I think you said it's an ongoing project of hers.

 

Wow

 

 

Looks like we have our answer, lol. I was thinking they could use some behind the scenes shots or random b-roll footage and have fun with it. Even just shoot them in front of a green screen and incorporate that somehow. Anyway, this song is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It's going to be amazing when they perform it live. I'm picturing them wearing ball gowns or maybe something really abstract.

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At first I had no idea what the weirdly-shaped thing Arin was holding, and about to eat was 0u0plz.png

 

 

 

Then I realized it was Reni's hand imstupid.png

 

 

 

I seem to recall Aiai did something like this before. I think you said it's an ongoing project of hers.

 

 

Looks like we have our answer, lol. I was thinking they could use some behind the scenes shots or random b-roll footage and have fun with it. Even just shoot them in front of a green screen and incorporate that somehow. Anyway, this song is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It's going to be amazing when they perform it live. I'm picturing them wearing ball gowns or maybe something really abstract.

Yeah she's done a lot of modelling. 

Speaking of Ai Ai I guess she has a new name imstupid.png

 

Yes, I like this one a lot. It's a bit reminiscent of 5th Dimension.  Neo Stargate?

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