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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

The cover for the single V of C-ute’s 4th single, Namida no Iro

The single V will be released May 14th.

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~!

The PV for C-ute’s 5th single, Namida no Iro, is now available. Watch it on Dohhh UP!

A trend I’ve noticed… C-ute seems to be getting all the attention nowadays. Resonant Blue is just sad compaired to Namida no Iro… who’s the Hello!Project flagship now?

The single hits shelves April 23rd.

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.

April 3, 2008

• Kamei Eri - Eri (Photobook)

April 9, 2008

• Uta Doki POP CLASSICS Vol. 9 (DVD)
• Uta Doki POP CLASSICS Vol. 10 (DVD)

April 16, 2008

• Morning Musume - Resonant Blue (Single)

April 23, 2008

• Miki Fukimoto - Oki Tegami (Single)
• C-ute - Namida no Iro (Single)
• Morning Musume - Resonant Blue (Single V)
• v-yu-den - Nanni mo Iwazu ni I LOVE YOU (Single)

April 25, 2008

• Niigaki Risa - Happy Girl (Photobook)

April 30, 2008

• Milky Way - Anata Boshi (Single)
• v-yu-den -  Single V Clips 2 - Arigato Biyuden Debut kara no Daizenshu (DVD)

C-ute’s 5th single, Namida no Iro, was played on today’s C-utie Party.

Download is here. (uploaded by Hello!C-ute)

The single will be released April 23rd.

The PV for C-ute support single, Koeru! Rakuten Eagles. Watch it on Dohhh UP!

The limited edition (left) and regular edition (right) covers for C-ute’s 5th single Namida ni Iro.

These covers are VERY Tokaikko Junjou-esque, I really cannot wait for the PV.

The single will be released April 23rd.

The tracklist for C-ute 5th single, Namida no Iro (Koeru! Rakuten Eagles doesn’t quite count as a single):

1. Namida no Iro
2. Darling I LOVE YOU (C-ute Version)
3. Namida no Iro (Instrmental)

So, it seems both Berryz Kobo and C-ute are covering Darling I LOVE YOU. In my opinion, the song isn’t that great (definatly B-side material) but it’s also not all that bad. It gets stuck in my head all the time!

The single will be released April 23rd.