Hello! Project

Hello! Project Pucchi Best 16 Announced

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Hello! Project

Hello! Project’s annual compilation titled Pucchi Best 16 has been announced.

Here’s the tracklist:

  1. Love together! (Berryz Koubou)
  2. Gamusha LIFE (C-ute)
  3. Tsugi no Kado wo Magare (C-ute)
  4. Yuugure wa Ameagari (Morning Musume 15)
  5. Sukatto My Heart (Morning Musume 15)
  6. Taiki Bansei (Angerme)
  7. Gashin Shoutan (Angerme)
  8. Wonderful World (Juice=Juice）
  9. Choice＆Chance (Juice=Juice)
  10. Koi Dorobou (Country Girls)
  11. Wakatteiru no ni Gomen ne (Country Girls)
  12. Nen ni wa Nen (Kobushi Factory)
  13. Dosukoi! Kenkyo ni Daitan (Kobushi Factory)
  14. Anata nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai ~Last Concert @ Nippon Budokan Live Sound～

Hello! Project has changed quite a lot since I last immersed myself in the fandom, and while I’m still getting used to all the things that have happened in my time away it seems like they are still providing solid releases.

I’ll most likely be picking up this release since it features the best singles from the groups under the umbrella, even Berryz Koubou who went on hiatus a while ago.

For those of us who haven’t been up to date on all things H!P it seems like a perfect release to catch up, so definitely consider picking up a copy!

The release date is set for December 16.

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Morning Musume ’15 “One and Only” To Be Used As Theme Song For J-MELO

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Up-Front Link have just announced that Morning Musume 15’s new song One and Only will be used as the theme song for J-MELO.

The song will have English lyrics.

Being a long time Momusu fan I’m quite excited to see how far the group has come, and with a new name change and a more international presence it seems like a natural step to release a song in English.

I’m looking forward to finding out more about this release but for now we’ll have to wait and see how the song sounds when the new theme song is released.

Source: Oricon | Sanspo

Yoshizawa Hitomi Announces Engagement

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Yoshizawa Hitomi

Former Morning Musume member Yoshizawa Hitomi has announced her engagement.

The announcement was revealed September 5 on her blog, apparently her boyfriend is a non-celebrity. They were introduced through a mutual acquaintance a year and a half ago and have been dating since then.

He has a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to take action. Moreover, he understands my personality very well. For my work, he also supported me mentally. While spending days together with full of smiles, I started feeling that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him

She also revealed how he showed hints about marriage:

We always talked about what kind of marriage I dreamed about, or what kind of family I would want to make… So one day when he picked me up after my work… I opened the car door and there was an issue of ‘Zexy’ (wedding magazine) in a plastic bag randomly placed on the passenger seat (lol). I was like ‘Eh? Could this be a proposal? Am I finally experiencing it?’, and it made my heart full of happiness.

I will continue working my very best, so please support me just like you’ve always been.

Yossie has been on of those Morning Musume members that stood out since she first joined, mainly because of her amazing personality so it’s great to see that she has finally taken the leap and got engaged. The method was a bit unique that’s for sure, but all in all, I wish the best for the happy couple. Congratulations Yossie!

Source: Oricon | Yoshizawa Hitomi Ameblo Blog

Satoda Mai is 5 Months Pregnant

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Satoda Mai

Satoda Mai has announced that she is 5 months pregnant.

Satoda, alongside her husband Tanaka Masahiro, posted a joint letter on her blog announcing the happy news:

I want to prepare myself for childbirth in mind and body while taking care of this beloved life that is growing daily. It would make us happy if you would watch over us warmly.

It’s certainly happy news to see Hello! Project members go on and form families and while we will have to wait and see what other details are released it’s certainly an amazing addition to the family.

We should be getting some more news relating to this by the end of the year, congrats Mai!

Source: Natalie.mu