More Life Outside HP : Niigaki Risa's New Movie

Gaki will star in "Tobidase Shinsengumi" in theaters this coming Spring of 2013. A press conference was held at the City Hall of Fujisawa, Kanagawa. Although it's still happening next year, we all know how Gaki desires to expand her acting career after her graduation.

I just can't move on....for now!

I don't know why but I kinda feel down after this whole graduation ceremony was over, especially towards Gaki! And the fact that I wasn't around last night (online) during the graduation time where the whole MM wota netizens are going nuts about Gaki and Aika graduating just made my feelings worst! And to be perfectly honest, I feel heavier towards Gaki's departure compared to Ai-chan's. Maybe it's because I haven't truly appreciated Gaki back in those old days where I got into Morning Musume since she was being overshadowed by Ai-chan and Reina in their singles but that's my observation but during the 9th gens addition that was when I realized Gaki's importance in the group. As for Aika, I won't lie, I don't feel so much sadness or feelings of loss towards her and maybe the only thing that I feel for her is pity, let's face it, she wasn't given the spotlight she might have deserve after all those years she have served Morning Musume until she graduates, she even have to share the same graduation day as Gaki without any send offs like a PB, DVD or a solo/cover song. So this is why I don't really mind if she's still part of the 50th single of MM.

Reminder for Gaki's Tribute~!

So, few more days to go until Gaki's graduation day.
So, a little reminder to those who haven't sent their photos yet..
Since I thought of setting the deadline more earlier because of my busy schedule..
I was hoping that this project will be as successful as Saki, Yuuka, and Ai-chan's tributes before..
So, don't forget to send yours!

Read this post for more info!

Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A (week of 6/19/2011)

Morning Musume's Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A this week is ": If you could become another H!P member for one day, who would it be?"
I'm not really sharing about this, but since it's an interesting one, I'd like to share it with you all. =)
Anyway, read their responses to this question.. 

Niigaki Risa Changed her Blog's Title and Theme!

Gaki changed her blog from "Nee Nee…Chotto Kiite nano da " to "It was happy?" with a new fresh theme. The title is a phrase which she always say daily especially after events and concert performances. The new header is looking royal to me. The ribbon, and the tokyo tower is amazing, which may say that Gaki is the princess or even the QUEEN of the place.. 
Gaki stated  that she’d like to live every day by having fun, and renamed her official blog to reflect this goal.
So, what do you think of Gaki's Blog new look? :)


Go to Risa Niigaki's Official Blog

Morning Musume to Hold Fundraising Activities at their Concert

Ai Takahashi, the leader of Morning Musume, announced yesterday in her blog that they'll hold a fundraising activity during their spring tour which will begin today.
She wrote:

“We, Morning Musume, will begin our spring tour on 4/3 at Oomiya Sonic City.Right now, everyone is focusing on helping the victims and restoration from the “Great Tohoku Earthquake”.We, Morning Musume, have also been thinking about what we can do to help even just the littlest bit.After a discussion with the members, we have decided to hold fundraising activities in the lobby of the venue for as long as time allows.We would be so grateful to everyone who contributes even a little bit at tomorrow’s venue whether you’re coming or going.Thank you.”

This is a very helpful idea to hold this kind of activity to help all of the people in Japan who suffers due to the earthquake, tsunami, and other calamities. It's going to be a big help, and hopefully, fans who'll attend to the said event will cooperate. Pray for Japan!

Source:
Takahashi Ai's Blog Entry
TokyoHive Entry

New Profile Picture of Morning Musume and 46th single announced

The official webpage of Momosu has updated their group profile picture.

This is totally an adorable picture of them. Most group profile pictures are usually formal and not really this fun as how it looks. I totally love it, but a little confused about Eripon's facial expression. She's a model of the "Elegant Promotion", in a short time, so, I mostly expected to see her easily work on with her expressions to many various of photos to shot.Anyway, I like Yashii's reaching out for like everything, which totally looks cute.

Currently today, an announcement has made. Morning Musume's 46th single has now been decided, but currently entitled. It'll be released in four editions.

• Regular
• Limited A
• Limited B
• Limited C

It is set to be released this coming May 18.

Individual solo shots + Q&A revealed for Morning Musume’s new line-up

Hello!Project’s official website has just unveiled the solo shots of Morning Musume’s line-up for their next single, “Maji Desu Ka Ska!“. In addition, the Q&A portion of the girls’ profiles has also been updated. Check out the pictures and Q&A below!

Takahashi Ai

Position: Leader / DOB: September 14, 1986 / Blood Type: A / Birthplace: Fukui prefecture

What is your special skill? Making candy.

What are your hobbies? Watching movies and watching plays.

What are your nicknames? Ai-chan and Aikyun.

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? My love toward Takarazuka Revue.

What is your favorite food? Sauce Katsudon and Omurice.

What is your favorite motto? Dream (I always want to live with a dream).

What is your favorite phrase/word? Yes, we can.

What is your favorite color? Red and pink.

What is the best thing about your hometown? Eating Mizuyoukan in the winter.

Niigaki Risa

Position: Sub-Leader / DOB: October 20, 1988 / Blood Type: B / Birthplace: Kanagawa prefecture

What is your special skill? Hangul, finishing a task (once I start I have to finish!!), I can text without looking at the keys, and I am a self-proclaimed Disney master (Haha)

What are your hobbies? Going to Disneyland. I go there 4 times a month ♪ If I have time in the evening after work, I go to the Disney store.

What are your nicknames? Gaki-san, Mame and Sacchun

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? My love for Disney. I absolutely can’t lose. And also, my eyesight☆

What is your favorite food? Eihire (dried stingray fins), Mickey waffles, grilled eel and parfaits.

What is your favorite motto? If I open it, I will close it!! and There’s no pleasure without pain.

What is your favorite phrase/word? Be considerate every day and try the hardest you can! hehe

What is your favorite color? Pea-green and white.

What is the best thing about your hometown? Yokohama is totally totally comfortable!!

Michishige Sayumi

DOB: July 13, 1989 / Blood Type: A / Birthplace: Yamaguchi prefecture

What is your special skill? Braiding (I’m really quick), Y Balance and 4th grade math.

What are your hobbies? Collecting things (Hair accessories, stickers, happy meal toys, erasers…), chatting and I also like listening to other people chat too.

What are your nicknames? Sayumin, Sayu, Shige-san and Oyakata (master).

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? Cuteness☆☆☆ and being positive about everything ☆

What is your favorite food? Mentaiko spaghetti that my mom makes and chocolate☆

What is your favorite motto? Don’t refuse anything that comes to you (TL Note: Often coupled with “don’t chase after anything that leaves).

What is your favorite phrase/word? ‘Thank you’ and ’symmetric’.

What is your favorite color? Pink.

What is the best thing about your hometown? My hometown, Yamaguchi prefecture, is really green and has such a beautiful atmosphere. Everyone goes around at their own pace and people don’t follow a set schedule. I love it, it has a really laid-back atmosphere.

Tanaka Reina

DOB: November 11, 1989 / Blood Type: O / Birthplace: Fukuoka prefecture

What is your special skill? I can go out and have fun even when I don’t sleep.

What are your hobbies? People-watching. I also record a lot of TV shows from Monday ~ Friday and watch them in the morning.

What are your nicknames? Reina and Reina-chan.

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? I get really excited about things and then lose interest instantly, and I also have a lot of jerseys.

What is your favorite food? Nankotsu. Broccoli & enoki and chocolate.

What is your favorite motto? Treat others how you want to be treated!!

What is your favorite phrase/word? OtsukaReina.

What is your favorite color? Pink.

What is the best thing about your hometown? There’s so many “party” boys & girls!! The food is also delicious.

Mitsui Aika

DOB: January 12, 1993 / Blood Type: O / Birthplace: Shiga prefecture

What is your special skill? Massaging (Next to Michishige Sayumi-san…) and keeping my room tidy!!

What are your hobbies? Shopping☆I like looking at pamphlets while imagining I’m living in those houses. Talking to myself (‘It’s pointless..’).

What are your nicknames? Mittsi and Aika.

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? Knowing lots of things about dogs!! I also have a lot of lion, tiger and white tiger merchandise.

What is your favorite food? Plums, strawberries, roast beef, kombu and dried squid.

What is your favorite motto? Hakuna Matata!! (Take it easy☆)

What is your favorite phrase/word? The heaven and the earth, unbeaten ☆

What is your favorite color? Black, purple (my color) and gold.

What is the best thing about your hometown? The trains are never crowded, except during rush hour. Everyone you meet feels like family ☆

Fukumura Mizuki

DOB: October 30, 1996 / Blood Type: O / Birthplace: Tokyo

What is your special skill? KY Speech; saying the wrong things at the wrong time (Haha) It’s a natural skill (Haha).

What are your hobbies? Drawing.

What are your nicknames? Fuku-chan, Miichan and at school I’m called Mizu☆Pon

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? My love for Hello!Project（＊＞ω＜＊）ノﾞ and my love for drawing!!

What is your favorite food? Coconut milk, tapioca, aloe and tamagoyaki (that my mom makes).

What is your favorite motto? Have faith in people.

What is your favorite phrase/word? What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger!! And Rainbow★

What is your favorite color? Pink and white.

What is the best thing about your hometown? Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Tower are there.

Ikuta Erina

DOB: July 7, 1997 / Blood Type: A / Birthplace: Fukuoka prefecture

What is your special skill? I can sleep anywhere（・＿・）ｚｚ and I can type really fast on my cellphone ·  v(・V・)v

What are your hobbies? Dancing（・ｖ・）/ and golf.

What are your nicknames? Eripon and Eri at school.

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? Being in high spirits（＞ｖ＜）ｂ

What is your favorite food? Strawberries（・ｖ・） and uncured ham.

What is your favorite motto? Determination is key!!

What is your favorite phrase/word? Love (daisuki)（・ｖ・）

What is your favorite color? White, black, red and yellow.

What is the best thing about your hometown? It’s the hometown of “Kaedama” for Hakata Ramen.

Sayashi Riho

DOB: May 28, 1998 / Blood Type: AB / Birthplace: Hiroshima prefecture

What is your special skill? My penmanship and I can massage shoulders well（＾∇＾）

What are your hobbies? Listening to music and sleeping.

What is your nickname? Yasshii（＾＾）/

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? My love for my family.

What is your favorite food? Peaches, chicken wings (wing tips), sushi and oysters.

What is your favorite motto? What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.

What is your favorite phrase/word? A once in a lifetime encounter (^^) I want to value each person I meet.

What is your favorite color? Pink, white, black and pea-green.

What is the best thing about your hometown? The oysters are delicious in the winter. My family grills and eats them every year.

Suzuki Kanon

DOB: August 5, 1998 / Blood Type: B / Birthplace: Aichi prefecture

What is your special skill? I have a big appetite and I can imitate insects.

What are your hobbies? Karaoke.

What are your nicknames? Zukki and Kanon at school.

What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone? My extremely high spirits and the amount of time I have a smile on my face.

What is your favorite food? Kalbi, intestines (hormone), miso soup and the school lunch’s Kiriboshi Daikon.

What is your favorite motto? Smiling is #1!

What is your favorite phrase/word? Everything will be alright ^^ (When I say everything will be alright, it really does).

What is your favorite color? Pink, yellow and orange.

What is the best thing about your hometown? There are so many people with warm hearts!!

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Source: 

Hello!Project Official Site

Tokyohive Article