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Berryz Kobo’s new single (title TBA) will be released June 25. As usual, it will come in regular and limited editions.

The single V will be released sometime in July (no specific date has been announced).

The special unit featuring Takahashi Ai, Tanaka Reina, Shimizu Saki, Yajima Maimi, and Maeda Yuuka now has a name! High-King will be releasing their debut single titled C/C (Cinderella/Complex) June 11th.

To learn more about High-King: Cinderella the Musical Special Unit

I know I usually post news and such, but today I feel like talking…

I know I’m not the only person who has noticed that C-ute’s been getting alot of attention lately, and they’re still a relatively new group.

First off, the Rakuten Eagles support song… why did they choose C-ute? Not that its a bad thing, I’m really happy with this single, but, I don’t see why they didn’t choose a more experience group, like Berryz? Or Morning Musume? Just a thought.

Then, theres their newest single, Namida no Iro. Quoting Full Moon who posted “Resonant Blue sounds like a Hello! Project Kids single compared to Namida no Iro… It’s just so awesome!!” in the comments for Namida no Iro PV.

And they’re right. I said “Who’s the Hello!Project flagship now?” and I’m still trying to figure that out. Morning Musume’s been around for soooo long (11 years =O) and they have definatly become less popular (look at the sales from their debut and then now). C-ute is, like I said before, relatively new and in my opinion, their popularity is increasing (especially after Tokaikko Junjou).

Anyway, back on topic, if you watch the Resonant Blue PV (just a dance shot) and then Namida no Iro PV (close ups, dance shot, and plenty of Maimi <3) you’ll notice a huge difference. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Morning Musume is the H!P flagship after all.

Ahhh… my fingers hurt xD

I hope my post made sense, I don’t usually dive down this deep. I hope that I can post more things like this, reveiws and such. Thanks for reading~!

A special unit for Cinderella the Musical has been announced. The members are Takahashi Ai and Tanaka Reina from Morning Musume, Shimizu Saki from Berryz Kobo, Yajima Maimi from C-ute, and Hello!Pro Egg Maeda Yuuki. At the moment the group’s name is “Cinderella The Musical” Special Unit, but that’s subject to change. The groups single (title to be announced) will be released June 11.

March 12, 2008 

• Berryz Kobo - Jingisukan (Single)
• C-ute - 3rd ~LOVE Escalation~ (Album)

March 19, 2008

• Melon Kinenbi - Charisma Kirei (Single)
• Tsugunaga Momoko - Momo16

March 26, 2008

• Hello!Project 2008 Winter Live DVD Box (DVD)

Above is the cover for the single V of Berryz Kobo’s 17th single Jingisukan. The single V will be released March 26.

The Hello!Project discography page has updated with the covers for Berryz Kobo’s 16th single, Jingisukan. The limited it on the left and normal is on the right.

http://www.dohhhup.com/movie/Y6DIjga0dxe6SxtxhKAvRyEXDz2ym014/view.php

The PV for Berryz Kobo’s 16th single, Jingisukan (or Dschinghis Khan)  is now on Dohhh UP!

I really like this PV… the dance shot is really cute, if you haven’t noticed, the “wotas” in the audience are actually little kids.

This is a cover of the German 1970’s song (http://youtube.com/watch?v=W_esCf2GSTI).

The single will be released March 12th.

Just random info…

See this thread on Special Generation for more info and larger pictures:

http://berryz-switchon.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1884&p=61607#p61607

Paul on Hello!Blog has made a poll… more info here: http://www.helloblog.co.uk/comment.php?commentID=253

It’s pretty cool =] I guess I should put up my results and reasons why (which will be really short):

1) Gaki-san

When I saw my first Momusu PV, Risa was the first girl who stood out to me. Her voice is so pretty and she’s really outgoing.

2) JunJun

After watching some of her videos on MouTube, you just cannot not love her! She’s so cute and she has a very unique voice.

3) Aichan

She’s the last of my top three because… I think that even though she’s really pretty, her Doi Takako imitation is hilarious, and she’s an amzing singer, she has too many lines. Give JunJun and LinLin a chance! But… it’s not her fault. Tsunku’s the one who gives her all the lines.

4) Mittsi

It was really hard choosing from Aichan and Aika… Aika is so cute! I also think she has one of the most outgoing personalities in Momusu.

5) Kame

She hasn’t stood out to me much…. but she’s really funny! I also think that her singing talent has deteriorated (sp?). It’s too cutsey.

6) LinLin

Hmm… she just hasn’t stood out to me. I don’t know much about her, but I like her more then the last three.

7) Tanakacchi

Same with LinLin, she hasn’t stood out to me. I had some trouble choosing between LinLin and Reina.

8 ) Sayumin

She has improved, singing wise. Just listen to Namida Tomaranai ga Houkago from the Odore! Morning Curry concert. But she seems like a camera hog to me.

9) Koha-chan

She is my least favorite because she is a camera hog and she.cannot.sing. Have you heard Kirarin Land? I barely made it out alive…

1) Yuri

I started to like Yurina when I found out she had the same birthday as me (LOL). Then I liked her even more when I discovered the HUGE hight difference compared to me. Yes, I am very short. 148 cm. WOO! I CAN BE IN MINI MONI! OK… um… back on track. I like her voice alot. It’s not too cute but not too… not cute? It’s hard to explain, but it’s nice.

 2) Chii

She’s so energetic! And she’s really cute, but not overly cute.

 3) Mibi

The only reason she cought my eye is her amazing voice. Like…the voice of an angel (haha). I started paying more attention to her and started to like her.

4) Momo

She used to be my #1 favorite, but then I noticed how hard she tries to be cute. Yah, she’s a great singer but her cuteness can get annoying.

5) Riisa

She used to be my least favorite, I thought she was a camera hog and really self-center, but she’s not. After watching a million making-ofs, I have concluded that she is really nice and has a nice personality.

6) Captain

Even though she’s the leader, she doesn’t stand out to me. Her voice also sounded really strained.

7) Mama

I do not hate Maasa, it’s just she never gets the spotlight and I so I don’t know much about her.

1) Chiisa

Since I don’t know much about C-ute, these will all be breif:

Chisato is a wonderful singer, and I wish she got the spotlight more often.

2) DJ Maimai

Mai has a cute voice, I had trouble choosing her or Chiisa.

3) Erika

She used to be my favorite member because of her hair… xD

4) Maimi

Very cool, I like her personality, but she mumbles sometimes and her voice is not as appealing.

5) NSaki

She’s really cute, I wish she got the spotlight more.

6) Aririn

She gets the spotlight all the time and it’s annoying. She’s a wonderful, wonderful singer but it bothers me…

7) Kanna

Like Maasa, she just hasn’t stood out to me.