Got these from Hello!Blog… Thought I’d add them.
From here on out, it’s an on-and-off hiatus… Short lived blogtime, huh? Japanese pop culture just…. Doesn’t interest me anymore.
But here are my rankings.
From last to first…
Kusumi Koharu- the girl I love to hate. She’s so fake. She’s so obnoxious. She can’t sing. Physically, she’s not very cute. Her high pitched voice, only due to the insufferably and nasally pitch she sticks it to, make listening to her unbearable- Not to mention she’s a total camwhore. I wouldn’t mind if it were someone more talented and bearable, but this ‘mircale’ (As in, rather, HOW did she pass auditions?) likes to make everythnig in MM about HER- and that bothers the fuck out of me.
Takahashi Ai is not bad. Just… Really boring. She has a good voice and can pose for photos well… (Gotta say, hate that haircut.) There is too much of her in MM, and aside from her voice, it seems like there’s no good reason for it- Her lackluster personality doesn’t help Momusu shine at all. ESPECIALLY not as leader.
Tanaka Reina has a good personality- though I enjoyed her more when she was rockin’ the yankee thing- and her voice is okay, not bad at all. (I’d rather hear it over say, Koharu’s. Though do note my least favorites are all 3 of the frontgirls…) She’s nothing special, a bit too flashy, and kind of annoying in HOW flashy and boisterous she gets, at times. Whatever. Just… Not a favorite.
Lin is really a blast from the past, I like her. A voice of Nacchi and an appearance almost like Ayaka’s, but still unique. Her smile, unlike most Momusu girls, is serene and seems genuine… I like it. She’s good, though I don’t know much about her to judge, I like her voice and her manners in performing as a Momusu Member.
Chun Is a total cutie, and 20 as of yesterday- Happy birthday, Junjun! Her voice is a bit rough, but Morning Musume NEEDED a deeper voice to balance out the group, and Jun was the girl to do it. I like her, and she’s seemed to have been through a ot since entering the group, and has tackled her obstacles beautifully- Learning Japanese, battling something as AWFUL as racism, learning about the whole way of the world in Momusu… That, and her smile is adorable. She has a real charm to her, and she’s new, but I like where she’s going. I’d like to learn more about her as time goes on. =]
Eririn Used to be one of my favorite Momusu girls. It’s not that I’ve found reasons to dislike her, but I find that others outshine her. This girl’s grown exponentially since her debut in the group, from the shy, withdrawn and very unsure-of-herself newbie to an outgoing, funny, and absolutely adorable member of Morning Musume. Her voice is adorable, high pitches and she handles it well (without sounding like a seven year old.) Really, it’s a shame she’s not featured more in songs, PVs, et cetera, but it’s good to see her getting a good amount of spotlight, I like the girl.
Niigaki used to annoy me, just a smidge. She tends to be the most disliked member of Momusu that I’ve seen across the western population of H!P fans, and I could understand why. But maybe it’s her perkiness, outgoing disposition, positive and energetic personality that I like about her- And the hint of such a thing I dislike in Reina, coincidentally. Her voice is nice. A little sharp around the edges, but it has a nice feel to it. Also, her recent work in Athena + Robikerottsu I do like, she is absolutely adorable and has such a cute little face that looks like it can be (and has proven to be in a recent haromoni@) stretchy and pinched and smushed. So cute… An uplifting, amusing and entertaining girl.
Mitsui Aika</b? is ADORABLE. For someone so new (crap, is it a year now?) she has really melded into Momusu well, she’s got a bit of an attitude and is 99% cute and funny otherwise… I enjoy her. Also, I like her voice quite a lot, she’s very good for a newcomer, especially in today’s Momusu. Unlike her direct predecessor, she has shone past her ‘newbie’ image, simply because she doesn’t rely on it so much- perhaps she won’t find the NEED to hog the camera, for lack of a reason to. (Past her little silliness, anyway.) One of the best new members in a good while. (And I love her haircut! ♥)
Sayumiiiiin is the cutest girl in the world. She can’t sing well, and though she’s improved worlds beyond her skill when entering Morning Musume, she DOES make up for this in many ways, she’s ENTERTAINING. She’s interesting to hear, listen to, see on TV, she does amazing photobooks, and something about her voice I like- It gives a sort of variety to the voices in MM. I also like the fact that she’s never cut her hair, many members do this as they change their image, but Sayu is confident enough in HERSELF not to resort to this… And I like that in her. Many can argue that she’s fake, pushing the cute thing too much… But I think she’s just a girl having fun and making people happy while doing so. A true idol.
Berryz Time!
Risako in one word: Wotafodder. Camerafodder. Thegirl is 1, for christsakes (14 soon?) and doesn’t need to be passed off as this little seductive bit of bait in her bikini photos… Of course, she is VERY pretty. But she can’t sing worth crap, never has been able to, and in the past, that was okay. She was the cute, pretty little girl who seemed to have her share of stagefright and uneasiness in front of the camera, which is okay. It’s actually kind of endearing. Oh, but today, she hasn’t really improved much at all. She’s still shouting into the damn microphone, she’s a TERRIBLE performer, and it shows in concert, watching her wobbble around with the dances and such while her bandmates are busting ass up there doing their BEST. Singing their BEST. Putting their all into it. I think at this point, she assumes she’s in the spotlight and loved by all (including her agency), so why put in the effort? …Did I mention what pedobait she is?
Yurina, the tall girl with an okay voice. She’s a front girl from time to time, which is, I suppose, good, but isn’t that how they ALL should be? She’s really not special… Not as a dancer, in my opinion, not as a singer, not as an idol. But she seems like a nice girl, and she seems to try. Go Yurina.
Miyabi. I’ve recently taken somewhat of a liking to her, though it’s nothing groundbreaking. I used to absolutely hate seeing this girl, but as I listen to her, her voice appeals a bit more than it used to- it’s kind of cute. I don’t mind her as a frontgirl as much, anymore… And I’d rather see ANYONE than Risako pushed far too far to the forefront. I suppose Miyabi balances her out? that’s good… And her work in Buono is kickass. She’s coming into her looks, instead of being the long chinned, rather masculine female… Hm. =]
Chinami Is a ray of sunlight in this group, barely noticed, but that girl screams of positivity and HAPPY! I can’t wait to see more of this personality, with BerryKyuu coming up… FINALLY. Her voice is nice, though nothing spectacular, and she’s growing her hair out- Hooray! There’s not a whole lot o dislike about her… (Though she’s had her share of looking srsly fug. Whatever.)
Maasa needs more attention. She has a nice voice. She’s a pretty girt. She has a soothing, gentle, genuine smile and the presence of a nice girl/woman… I wish we could see more of her. =[
At this point, I'd like to state that I miss Maiha, because this is where she would have been. She gave it her best, even if she was an AWFUL dancer (though that was always amusing). I'm really not sure what made her decide to leave... But her graduation was touching, it's so sad to see little girls cry over their friends. =[ Doubt we'll see her again. Oh well~
Saki! This girl is INTERESTING. Something about her just says 'Hikki' to me- Probably her appearance, and way of speaking. Her voice is NICE, it's just not been applied to many songs that fit her range well. She plays the piano so well, she really is musically talented. She likes pigs. =] I like this girl’s idiosyncrasies, she’s unique and adorable, if not a little too quiet for leader. (She’s the oldest, but it doesn’t seem she’s really cut out for leader…) She’s a great dancer, too. I really wish we could see more of her. Reallyreally.
Tsugunaga Momoko is one of the cutest things to walk the earth- She has a STRANGE voice. It’s an acquired taste, It’s high pitched and a bit raspy, but she hits notes well, and she has a cute face, and personality. She always seems like she’s having fun, be it performing, singing, being taped… I like that in her. She’s amusing and funny and cute and doesn’t really disappoint.
As for the Cuties…
Umeda Erika Doesn’t shine. She’s not too pretty, I guess she’s just ‘alright’, her voice is alright, and she seems so, so awkward in a group of beaming and adorable C-utie Kids. Maybe I’ll be misproven. Maybe not.
Arahira is pretty similar to what I had to say about Erika… Though a little less awkward. Although she’s an egg, she’s been absorbed pretty well… But I’m not crazy about her.
Mai is kind of annoying. She pushes her age a bit too much. Her voice isn’t very nice at all. I don’t like her as a frontgirl. Something about her bugs me, that’s all. I find her annoyoing.
Nakajima Saki rated pretty low here, because in actuality, I like her a lot. She’s cute as a button and her voice is CUTE, but can handle more mature lines and scenarios- Tokkaikou, anyone? She rocked her lines in that song, she was amazing. Her recent work in the Athena group is great for her, I like to see her get publicity and with that, slowly come out of her shy and somewhat exanimate persona and become an idol- Hooray!
Maimi is what an ACE looks like. Maimi is what an Ace SINGS like. As leader, she does a fine job, she has a great voice (for a kid, too,) and she’s beautiful, if not young, theyve got her in line to become the next Gocchin, or something. (Probably.) I enjoy her presense in C-ute.
Suzuki Airi Really shines in Buono. She’s talented, a born performer (auditions, anyone?) and she sings well- and she has the face of a baby animal. What’s not to like? It’s very obvious why she’s put up to the front, and really, I don’t mind her up there.
Chisato Okai is a FABULOUS singer, a FABULOUS dancer, and though she’s inexperienced, she does a helluva job. So what do they do with her? They stick her in the back. UGH. This really upsets me, because it’s such WASTED talent. =[ (Plz to be recording a single with ur sister!)
Thaaaaaaat’s all, folks.
Tags: berryz koubou, c-ute, Hello!Project, Morning Musume
