The J-Music Lovers' International Assembly

[Owatari]

I don't post here or make gifs as frequently as I used to, but I went on tumblr and saw someone wanted me to gif an m-flo video. When I went to see which video they wanted, I also saw this little gem.

 

 

amend your lying article you hack. the girl attacked wasn't an Idol. you're just trying to mislead people with your fake bullshit and using the attempted murder of a young girl to fuel your anti-idol stance is disgusting and you should feel ashamed. i wonder how your friends and co-workers will feel after they see the shit you post on OH. you are a disgusting person and you need to get your head checked.

 

I know exactly who this is and I'm debating on reporting them for antagonizing a staff member. I don't want to be petty, but people should really read the forum rules.

Edited June 20, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

It's funny. The same person attacked me, but the whole thing is that I never wrote a single thing about the incident. And I was just going by what the Japanese press reported, which was that she is an idol. A lot of idol fans don't like the stigma attached to them, but the fact that we are saying what the Japanese press isn't really an issue they should have with us, but with the Japanese press.

 

I really don't care at this point because the only ones who don't agree with me are idol fans or people who want a specific type of Westernized pop to be the in thing in Japan. Hell, even some idol fans agree with me because they say that I have a much more realistic view of things than a lot of idol fans who are just trying to defend their faves.

 

Yeah I find it pretty hilarious how far some people will go. Though not surprised that they went after you too since you seemed to be the main target. All I did was translate the initial reports, and on here, I said the conversation took a turn that it shouldn't have and that the focus should be shifted back to the victim. So I agree that the anger is misguided. Some later reports (even those used to prove she wasn't an idol) still said idol so that didn't clarify much.

 

I won't say this is typical of all idol fans, but this kind of behavior from some of them isn't surprising either. There's nothing to suggest that I would use something so gruesome to promote an agenda. I don't even have an agenda to promote. I'm pretty neutral when it comes to idols much like I am will all other types of acts. If I like a song I do, if I don't I don't.  For example, I liked Koutei Camera Girl's "Puppet Rapper" from last year, but other than that idols haven't been on my radar, save for the few Arashi songs I liked this year. Although Arashi is a different kind of idol.

 

Idk people should just take things as they are and should never go that far when it comes to music. This case is a little different since it involved violence, but it's clear that this person was more concerned over protecting the idol/idol fan image than they were concerned about the girl's well being. That along with how the entire post is structured is just odd to me.

[Owatari]

In the end, you can't let things bother you.

 

Oh, I definitely don't. There is no way some random person on the internet is going to ruin my day.

 

If anything it made me laugh. That message was pure comedy to me.  It's just so ironic that someone is leaving hate mail, yet is suggesting that I'm the one who needs their head checked. Like I don't get paid by Arama and I'm no journalist. Chill out.

 

Anyway, I really like the video that was requested.

 

 

Edited June 21, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

Mess: http://ohconfessions.tumblr.com/search/owatari

 

That is probably m-flo's best post-Loves song.

 

LOL the existence of a confession tumblr for the forum is interesting. It's also interesting to find out that I am actually a female and not a male.

 

But that just goes to show that it is possible to lie about anything or misinterpret it over the internet. I would never tell someone to go kill themselves. That's just low and disgusting. I do remember that thread though. Someone was being sarcastic with me over a small mistake and I was sarcastic back, but I can see how it could be misinterpreted as me being mean if you don't know my sense of humor.

 

I see the post about me and Midna being your cunty minions too. That one will always be my favorite especially since I disagree with you two a lot when it comes to music and social issues. I just choose not to engage in those topics because it's simply not worth it. Like I don't really like SNC, but I'm not going to go in every thread to say how much I don't like them. It just doesn't make sense. And I refuse to speak about politics and social issues on the forum now because things just get too messy.

 

But yeah, I'm not too familiar with their discog, but this is definitely one of their better songs as of late.

 

Also hoping the new Sugar's Campaign album is better than their last.

Edited June 21, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

We disagree on social issues? When was this :0

 

I don't think it was anything too serious as far as you and me. I know it had something to do with race and movies so it wasn't a complete social issue and I didn't say anything either. But other than that I can't think of anything major.

 

Idk talking about social and political issues on a music forum is just something you shouldn't do. Things start off simple, but people start to say some pretty hateful and uneducated things that end up hurting other people. Like there's a big difference between saying I don't like the music you listen to compared to saying you don't like someone's culture.

 

Can't believe this song will be 15 years old next week. I am getting old.

 

 

Edited June 22, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

Does Soundscan count gimmicks now? Because iirc, Billboard gets their sales numbers from Soundscan and Billboard reported that AKB's new single sold 1.3 Million. That can't be possible without gimmicks.

 

Essentially, yes.

 

 

Soundscan has completely revamped their format for 2016. Soundscan says that the numbers for previous years cannot be compared to those from this year since their format is completely different; however, they have not detailed exactly what these changes entailed. They’ve combined all the editions of a release into 1 title, instead of showing the sales of each edition as before. It also appears as if they now count sales from company stores instead of just conventional store sales, something they never did before.

 

http://aramajapan.com/featured/soundscan-releases-its-2016-midyear-charts/60714/

Edited August 31, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

Drama? On this forum?

 

 

Also congrats Amaya!

Edited September 1, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? :O

 

I missed you </3

 

Aww <3 Just living life. School, work, and some traveling to visit friends and family here and there.

[Owatari]

Hold up KOHH is featuring on Fantome!?

 

 

Such a random pairing, but apparently after a friend told her about him she became a fan. When thinking about adding rap to "Boukyaku" they thought why not have KOHH and he made some good suggestions for the song.

[Owatari]

"Namie Amuro" and "quality"

 

[Owatari]

fight me hoes

 

 

[Owatari]

Do you use twitter ?

I'll occasionally use the search feature, but I don't have a twitter myself. What makes you ask?

[Owatari]

Oh just wanted to follow you if you did. I'm using it more often these days

Oh. I'm too boring for social media. I wouldn't even know what to tweet about. lol

[Owatari]

When you say "people", who do you mean exactly? Because when it comes to "SWEET 19 BLUES", you're really off.

 

 

 

 

I came back just to agree!

 

 

LOL I just needed an excuse to use that gif.

 

*an opportunity to drag Namie presents itself*

 

me:

 

She has the best reactions.

[Owatari]

https://instagram.com/p/BKvb3ZMh2mb/

 

Hopefully a new album is around the corner.

[Owatari]

*Me seeing the usual Namie has no talent,quality and blablanla from the same old boring people *

 

 

Imagine a world filled with different people who have different opinions. Imagine people making jokes about a non-serious subject.

 

 

Do I hate Namie? No.

Will I joke around about her and still listen to some of her music? Yes

 

People need to stop dismissing those who express the slightest criticism of Namie, EXILE, and the likes. People are allowed to be annoyed with the post, but I find it pretty hypocritical that those who get up in arms about criticism about Namie and EXILE find no qualms about joking about other artist or expressing criticism against them.

 

Ultimately, it's not that deep. Not one act is really better than another, just different, and all of this isn't directed at you, just a general thought. Hope college is treating you well. <3

 

I'd be on-board with a full-length release from Ko, given how much he's impressed me thus far.  Frankly, I'll take any new material from him really. 

 

I'm hopeful he will release a full album soon, but if he decides to release another mini I won't complain. He'll just be the new FOLKS. Kings of mini albums lol

[Owatari]

Speaking of which, FOLKS need to release something by early next year.  >_>

 

It just dawned on me that it's been 11 months since their last official release. The doughnut song we got 3 months ago was nice (can't remember the official title), but it'll be interesting to see where they go from here since they have their own label now.

 

I just need goodbye holiday to do the same thing. 

[Owatari]

Yeah, it's been almost a year since "BLUE & YELLOW", and while "Chroma Key Donut" was nice, I really would like something new from them.  Since they seem to have an idea of where they want to go, so I'd like to see it come to fruition.

 

True. I would like to see them branch out a bit more since it wasn't all that much different from "BLUE & YELLOW."

 

Owatari spilling tea.

 

 

Anyways. Im listening to the new Utada album and I just...

 

 

the best song on this is the one she did with KOHH

 

 

Everyone has such varied opinions on the album. I've seen a few people say that they wish KOHH wasn't on the song as well.

[Owatari]

KINGDOM HEARTS WAS RELEASED 14 YEARS AGO. NOT EVERYTHING UTADA DOES IS ABOUT THAT SERIES. PEOPLE NEED TO LET SIMPLE AND CLEAN GO. IT'S NOT EVEN THAT GREAT OF A SONG.

 

[Owatari]

Kana

 

 

 

Agreed.

 

The fact that a tweet about "Tomodachi" has over 50,000 notes on tumblr and people saying it's about "Simple and Clean" and reblogging with the song lyrics

 

 

I like simple & clean :(

 

But kingdom hearts is like only two of her songs. I think Eva has 3 now so she should be all about Eva in these people's minds :P

 

I actually don't mind the song, but the fact that people are taking her tweets and making them about "Simple and Clean" and saying that it is the new LGBT anthem is just...

 

Thank you

Lol you and your dislike of her KH songs. <3

Edited October 1, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

What post is that?

 

https://conceptblogfromaconcepthuman.tumblr.com/post/150779875597/simple-and-clean-is-an-lgbtq-anthem-now

[Owatari]

But i wasn't serious or offended at all LOL   I m sad that you had take my answer too personal,i was just jokin about the fact the usual shady talks about the same arguments in this forum  over and over and again, like "Namie sucks and has no talent,Why no one accepts Kana as a quuen of J-pop" and other stuff like that. Of course everyone has their opnion about something,but reading the same thing over and over again is a bit ripetive and like an obsession at the end.  And It's not like i'm  sayin that as an obssesive delusional Namie Stan that say "YAAASSS QUEENNNN!1!!1!" for everything she say or does, i can dislike  sometime her too.

And after said that:

 

 

P.S. Speaking about college, i could said i had a messy second year.....but now that a new one is about to begin, everything looks okay for now.

 

I didn't take it personally though... You just provided the perfect opportunity to say something that has been on my mind and other members as well. I never take anything on this forum personally because like I said, it's not that deep.

 

 

Second year is always a messy year. lol Time will probably go faster from here on out.

[Owatari]

Hello,

 

Thought I should introduce myself to the Jpop community here since I am a huge Jpop fan. 

 

In terms of my taste in music, it's surprisingly eclectic. I listen to anything from contemporaneous stuff like idols (48G, Johnnys, H!P), female/male soloists like Jpop queens to acts like superfly, numerous rock bands. I also listen to older material from the likes of Akina Nakamori, TM Network (and by extension any Tetsuya Komoro's body of work like trf, namie etc), CHAGE&ASKA and Matsutoya Yumi.

So pretty much anything in the mainstream since its incredibly diverse that there's always something to discover every time it overwhelms me sometimes. 

 

Based on my profile picture, you can guess that I am a big Southern All Stars fan but they might be a bit too old fashioned for this crowd. I'm also a huuuuge B'z fan so if anyone has anything B'z related stuff to talk about, I'm there. But also have an open mind to discover acts I have never listened before.

 

So yeah, hoping to make this section one of my mainstays for discussion for jpop related stuff.

 

Apologies for the wall of text.

 

TL;DR: Hi and I love Jpop, nice to meet you all 

 

Welcome! You and Ryu should get along great!

 

I'm surprised Utada beat her 2010 best album's first week and has sold over 250k copies. She even outsold "_genic" in total sales.

 

Edited October 3, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

I was talking too much yestarday and now the mess is already beginning at the start of my thrid year,I CAN'T,SOMEONE GIVE ME THE STRENGHT!!

BTW do you like/follow BB?? I see your gif game is on point 

 

LOL can't be worse than the time I was talking to my friend about how I don't really consider anyone else in our club as good friends in front of someone that thought we were like besties.

 

I do! BB18 and Celebrity BB from earlier this year provided so many gifs. They're my new favorite thing to use lol.

 

I hope this hurricane passes fast....

 

I hope you stay safe!

 

 

Nope. Ayu and Kuu make music for their fans to express how they feel artistically. Namie and Utada make music for the masses and for the sake of generating profits. Different approaches.

 

 

 

 

 

Shouldn't Utada go under the same category as Ayu???

 

Edited October 3, 2016 by Owatari

[Owatari]

 

Edited October 5, 2016 by Owatari