110 posts tagged “c-ute”

Here are the accompanying photos...in order♥:

Koha♥chan's is my favorite♥ in this set as she's so *adorable* here showing which smiley♥ is hers~! (￣▽￣)

...and Koha♥chan's set:

Fighto~ pose~♥!!

...and Manoeri's set:

(Fighto~! pose♥!)

Minna *kawaii* ne~♥!

＾　＾。

One most notable change to this year's designs are that the familiar metal clasp that was used to keep all of the calendar's pages binded together atop has now been replaced by a much wider cardboard~. What this means is that if you had been like I have...folding each month over without removing them in an attempt to preserve these calendars, the larger cardboard top will cause each month to crease much lower down into each page which isn't very good so perhaps now removing them completely after each month expires may be for the best~. What's nice now though is that in removing each month the task is much much easier as they're clearly perforated atop right aside of the cardboard tops. =) ....so no more trying to cut them across with a razor which will make anyone nervous I think~!

In replacing 2009's calendars at the end of the year I'm still finding that I have 4 areas available to display these full sized wall calendars......so it encouraged me to once again not hold back in getting each of H!P's 3 main group's calendars for 2010 (*´∀｀*)！I was also most tempted to purchase Manoeri's but in the end I decided on getting Hirano♥Aya's instead~＾　＾。Most of this years calendars range in price from 2200 yen ~ 2500 yen.

2010 Japanese calendars can be ordered here at Cdjapan.

Please return to the top to vote for your favorite design for 2010~.....


Berryz Koubou's theme for 2010 is shigoto....or careers I should say?...work~. =) From a moving company, fast food, flower shop, beauty & salon, record shop♥ to bakery~ the members are grouped into pairings of two or three per calendar page but what I always seem to find to be the best shots are the ones which include the entire group together and besides this year's cover, the final extra page which isn't marked by a month is once again the prettiest I think to display~ o(*´∀｀)o゛！It's quite a change from last years too in that 2010 for BK really has gone cartoonish in a way rather than showing them in the ambiance of the outdoors~.

With its companion pv DVD single yet to arrive (release date: 9/30)...I've been just so mesmerized with watching the "Zekkouchou Ver." of "EVERYDAY Zekkouchou!"'s music video which is included with C-ute's latest LE single~!

There's no doubt!...Ume's last single with C-ute/H!P is such an awesome production from its writing♪♪~ to all of the extra effort put into the accompanying visuals making this such a *dream* single!! The title says it all too~..with "zekkou" meaning: splendid; first rate; and perfect! while "chou" has a meaning of: tune; tone; or pitch~. And "EVERYDAY Zekkouchou!" is every single bit the very definition of just that!

C-ute releases including "EVERYDAY Zekkouchou!" can be ordered here at Cdjapan.

C-ute releases can be ordered here at YesAsia.

The aesthetic slickness of the single's cover artwork inside and out go far beyond those photo shoots~ as UFI really seems to have put in an extra effort in creating an almost JE♥ like smooth production creating really what I think is one of C-ute's most visually stunning and impressive music videos♥ to date! And yay! ＼(^o^)／☆ for sizeable budgets as their rooftop scenes complete with platform are somewhat reminiscent of Arashi's pv for "PIKA☆☆NCHI DOUBLE" and C-ute's dance choreography~ is really top notch here as well! Each and every member is just so *amazing* in their own right as C-ute has grown both musically as well as within their members themselves maturing...and now I just find that C-ute is by far the most dynamic＊ and well balanced group in H!P at this moment I think~. ＾　＾

While its coupling with track "Amai wana" seems to fair in comparison that may actually be just my initial perception as the title track "EVERYDAY Zekkouchou!" surely and deservingly so takes center stage here~.....additionally I really feel that the title track thrives so much more when set to its pv visuals~ so I'm really thinking that in time I'll find "Amai wana" growing on me much much more~ as it's really an energetic song♪♪~ with a sort of retro 90's rock feel to it. =)

"EVERYDAY Zekkouchou!" still is definitely the cooler side of the pillow here by far as Tsunku has once again penned a future classic~...this composition being his vision of pure contemporary pop♪♪~ heaven~ ………(゜∀゜)………！And while Maimichan and Airiin continue to be the group's main vocalists, I feel so much more unity in the vocal arrangement giving this song a much more group like effort~. Just thinking now that I'm yet to even watch the original and other alternate pv versions that their pv DVD single will provide when it arrives in about a week from now....fills me with so much anticipation as already this alternate "Zekkouchou" version has me so moved and completely blown away! C-ute is really showing just how capable they are of blurring the lines between cute "idol" group and mainstream pop dynasty~ and this single is such an impressive step towards the latter I think~. ＾　＾

Although this is once a FC member only event that's being held here on Oahu (8/26~9/1)....it does mean that a C-ute "Alo-Hello!" series DVD and shashinshuu won't be too far behind!!

Now all three main groups have been to the islands in official events and I just learned albeit a bit too late from my brother who received an e-mail from a friend saying that their temp store would once again be made open to the public but it was for today only....those hours being between 11am~3pm.....

きゃぁーっっっ(/∇＼*)！which sadly means that I've now totally missed the chance to shop for C-ute/H!P goods!!! Now being just after 3 pm..... :/

The temp store's location has also been moved to the DFS building instead of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza where it's usually held at.

C-ute will be performing a concert today at 4pm, just a short while from now and whereas Momusu usually tends to perform at the Waikiki Shell...C-ute will be performing at Andrews Amphitheater~.

Someone also posted up the location where C-ute had a volleyball match with the teams being Maimi, Saki & Chisa vs. Ume, Airiin & Maichan~......and surely this'll be on their upcoming "Alo-Hello!" releases! ＾　＾

....I'm still a bit *fuzzy* as I awoke quite late this morning...um it's already 10:51 AM and I'm still wearing pajamas (。ーωー。). Strawberrie's message on my BlackBerry quickly got me out of bed though and what shocking news to awake to! (・д・`*) I'm guessing that this may have been announced only recently as when I went to bed earlier this morning I didn't hear of any buzz of this announcement having been made but then again I can be sort of in my own little world here at times where much can be missed~. XD

I found myself searching through H!P binders looking for what is my very first C-ute photo set which I acquired sadly after Megumi had already left....although I know that I do have a Megumichan photo so perhaps this isn't my very first C-ute set after all? (・c_・;)？

And just seeing how far C-ute has come and so quickly seems to reflect in gazing at these photos now....wow they were so little ne~! ＾　＾

Only just a few weeks ago Kannachan suddenly announced her leaving Hello! Project and this is still I imagine quite a fresh wound for other fans as well.

So much is different here though as nothing being said officially has any undertones of shadyness or that more is going on than is being stated. Really nothing negative to reel from as unlike with so many other members' departures from H!P, Ume's is much like Fukuda Asuka and Konkon's where outside ambitions♥ have struck a chord with her and while leaving this idol world there is so much more in plans and in her ~heart~ to experience and explore~. And rather than having UFI decide when it's time to leave this is purely on Ume's own terms and of her own choice. =)

Ume's ambition of becoming a fashion model only seems most fitting too....her beauty...her height....and her maturity all factor in perfectly with this wonderful career choice and this is being done so right as the early announcement will allow fans to celebrate Ume during C-ute's Japan concert tour which leads directly up to her graduation date on October 25th...the final stop on their current concert tour~. Just as Nacchi saw a sea of white greet her with fans showing their support and love during her final concerts with Momusu....the very same adoration will without doubt be rained upon Ume on this tour~.

It's sad whenever any member leaves a group...for the members...for the fans and with this C-ute's group dynamic will once again change going from what was once 8 - to - 7 - to - 6 and now - to - a lineup of just 5~. It's much too early perhaps to speculate but it'll be interesting to see if Tsunku makes a move regarding the addition of a new member(s). But unlike Momusu who's very identity has completely changed over the years in gradual but inevitable increments, both Berryz Koubou and C-ute have been the "stable" groups in terms of permanent members with no revolving door to see them off with new members being let in through auditions or appointment. But with their number at 5 now it is conceivable that Tsunku may make a planned move to add  a new member or members to C-ute.....and as Momusu began with 5 members it didn't take long at all for him to recreate and expand their image and numbers.

And while C-ute is clearly set upon Maimichan & Airiin being in the spotlight, still the dynamic of 5 members could quickly change all of this or perhaps change nothing at all. For much of their single releases in particular C-ute has been comprised of two lead vocalists coupled with 6 - 5 - and - 4 - backup vocalists/dancers through their decline in member numbers but the number 5 clearly gives UFI producers and Tsunku a means to break the trend if they so see fit to do so which would ultimately entail more equality within the group diminishing the aura of backup vocalists which they now bear so clearly~. Unlike the past much of girl groups in Japan today have gone with more is beneficial in group member numbers but when you see/hear earlier female idol groups like CoCo and Ribbon.....all members were such equals and in this sense more likely to translate into fan equality as well amongst them. Surely there'll always be fan favorites in any group dynamic but with more equality beginning with the group members themselves (with vocal lines and choreography for example)......this really lends itself naturally to a much more balanced fanbase in terms of individual members as each will be as visible as the her next fellow member which can be a much more healthy environment emotionally for the girls I think~. ＾　＾

Let's celebrate Ume in C-ute, and maybe just maybe we'll hear a coupling with song written just for her graduation on an upcoming single release~. And to Ume, I *wish* for all your dreams and endeavors to meet with wonderful success. And although seemingly unrelated all of those vocal, dance and acting lessons that went along with idol grooming have surely helped prepare you for this next endeavor in life along with the learned professionalism which surely accompanies any successful career lived in the spotlight much like your career in fashion modeling that you've chosen. I will miss you so much in H!P & C-ute but I'll *smile* always just knowing that you're happily pursuing your dreams~. ♥

I'm feeling a bit under the weather (￣Ｏ￣*) so this will be a bit short tonight...actually it's been an entire week of feeling not so good Ugh! (*≧∀≦)☆★ ↓

But C-ute's latest single was just released on July 1st!!..and this release puts me into a much better mood despite having a runny nose, sore throat, headache, slight fever and a seemingly never ending need to cough! (*´艸`)!

The music coming from H!P has just been awesome and especially recently with so so catchy songs like "Rival", "Hajimete no keiken", Shouganai yumeoibito", "aMa no jaku", "Summer has come!" and it goes on and on ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪~! Both LE and RE covers have a warm and classic stylish look to them but I'm really happy that a uniform look was chosen for the dance shot pv...hmm I'm yet to see the other versions as this is the version they chose to include with the LE CD release and thankfully so as their accompanying pv DVD single isn't released until July 8th~. The RE didn't include anything extra other than their event application card (only valid in Japan though) but the cover is still gorgeous and provides a close up versus the full profile appearance of the LE.

All 3 discs too are decorated too with some really adorable art!!...and I'm thinking that the members themselves designed these as the inner back cover shows a peek into their artistic notes which are also featured on both covers~.

C-ute's "Shochuu omimai moushiagemasu" RE can be ordered here at Cdjapan. (note: the LE is out of print)

C-ute's "Shochuu omimai moushiagemasu" LE is still available at YesAsia!

Although Tsunku only penned the lyrics for the coupling with track "Zansho omimai moushiagemasu" this pairing makes for one the most infectious melodies yet for H!P! "Shochuu omimai moushiagemasu" definitely takes the lead here and I'm just loving what H!P's been doing with cover songs and especially this one so far!! Originally recorded by the Candies in the 70's "Shochuu omimai moushiagemasu" breathes summertime with the absolute cutest composition & melody~....it's sweetly nostagic notes ♪♪~ ....vocal nuances that just melt you!! ....along with a 50's feel that in some instances makes me think of the musical "Grease" all go together so immaculately performed by a much much capable C-ute! The uniform aura which really stylized much of the early girl groups in the classic eras makes C-ute's appearance that more impressionable and in some ways this is sort of like C-ute's "Waracchaouyo BOYFRIEND" which both suited and raised the bar for Berryz Koubou back in their earlier catalog~........

...and to say that this is quite possibly the *cutest* song by C-ute yet I don't think is a stretch ヽ(。´▽`。)ノ。。！！



Despite it's very very similar title, the coupling with track "Zansho omimai moushiagemasu" is a much darker, moodier and emotionally charged composition.....that being said though, the title track "Shochuu omimai moushiagemasu" wins for sure with its overwhelming power of *sweet*-*adorable*-&-*catchiness*!

There's nothing like having all of your favorite♥ music videos all in one place! Convenience and a *cute* package as C-ute has just released their 2nd pv compilation collection on June 24th.

The DVD has a running time of approximately 77 minutes and in addition to the original versions for all of their major label release singles  from "Sakura chirari" to "Bye Bye Bye!" you'll also find dance shot versions for all 8 singles and for songs like "Sakura chirari" which didn't see a dance shot version the first time around on either their CD or pv DVD single releases this little bit makes it a worthwhile addition in addition of course to the convenience and prettyness of having them all together~. Also included are separate TV-spots in both 15 and 30 second versions for all eight singles and TV-spots for their album releases "2 mini~生きるというか～", "3rd~LOVE エスカレーション！～" and "憧れMY STAR." I love when these are voiced by the members themselves which makes for cute ads~!

C-ute's "Music V Tokushuu 2 Cutie Visual" DVD can be ordered here at Cdjapan.

C-ute's "Music V Tokushuu 2 Cutie Visual" DVD can be ordered here at YesAsia.




The nicest treat though was finding an all "C-ute Version" music video of their special release single "Koero! Rakuten Eagles" on this DVD! The Pucchi Best 9 DVD previously included the original version of this pv, however.....

The rain shortened event at LMS saw jumbled results occur as a result of some teams electing to stay out on the track during what would eventually become the race's last caution which ended after a last lengthy rain delay which forced officials to call the race at just past the half way point~.

Here are the standings based on average finish of each entries' 3 chosen drivers after race one of three:

1. Nayoko-Kihara-----------10.3
2. CK----------------------------12.3
3. Mozenator-----------------14.0
4. James-----------------------14.66
5. Matsu------------------------15.33
6. Alezra/ Rebear (tied)---18.3
7. Tautterkle-------------------19.3

Please pick your three drivers for the next race at Dover International Speedway.....

Before qualifying (before May 29th) at Dover International Speedway choose 3 Cup series drivers for the "Dover 400" whom you think will have the best finishes in the race. Important: post only two of your driver's names in this post and send your third driver's name as a PM (private message) to me through this VOX blog.

Dover's relatively short straightaways and the high speeds the track allows for with its 24 degrees of banking often lead to large wrecks of the chain reaction variety...and often times drivers can get caught up in wrecks not of their own making...thus choosing drivers to perform..or rather survive the treacherous 1 mile track can be quite a tricky affair with perhaps much left to luck~.

Dover is also home to one of the most unique trophies in all of motor sports and to the left there's the monstrous prize presented to the race winner after arriving in victory lane leading the final lap of the set distance of 400 miles (400 laps).

Last May Kyle Busch took the checkered flag and celebrated in victory lane but just to show the incredible uncertainty of this track......just a few months later in September Kyle Busch would finish in the very last position of 43rd so when it comes to favorites there's definitely no guarantees when it comes to the monster mile~.

For further reference here are the updated driver points standing after the race at Lowe's Motor Speedway:

Happy choosing! =)

RANK	+/-	DRIVER	POINTS	BEHIND	STARTS	POLES	WINS	TOP 5	TOP 10	WINNINGS
1	--	Jeff Gordon	1722	Leader	12	0	1	6	8	2,696,090
2	--	Tony Stewart	1678	-44	12	0	0	5	8	3,004,930
3	--	Kurt Busch	1607	-115	12	0	1	3	6	1,846,860
4	--	Jimmie Johnson	1594	-128	12	0	1	5	7	2,547,640
5	--	Denny Hamlin	1575	-147	12	0	0	2	4	1,742,690
6	+1	Kyle Busch	1540	-182	12	1	3	4	5	2,650,550
7	+1	Ryan Newman	1538	-184	12	1	0	4	6	2,071,190
8	-2	Jeff Burton	1472	-250	12	0	0	2	5	2,071,990
9	+1	Matt Kenseth	1460	-262	12	1	2	3	5	3,563,870
10	-1	Greg Biffle	1448	-274	12	0	0	3	6	1,840,930
11	+1	Carl Edwards	1431	-291	12	0	0	2	5	2,087,210
12	-1	Mark Martin	1428	-294	12	3	2	3	6	1,888,230
13	+2	David Reutimann	1422	-300	12	1	1	2	3	2,002,890
14	--	Juan Montoya	1397	-325	12	1	0	0	4	1,791,640
15	+1	Kasey Kahne	1351	-371	12	0	0	1	3	1,901,320
16	+1	Brian Vickers	1348	-374	12	2	0	2	5	1,748,120
17	-4	Clint Bowyer	1319	-403	12	0	0	3	4	1,878,310
18	+1	Martin Truex Jr.	1238	-484	12	1	0	0	3	1,773,470
19	-1	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	1225	-497	12	0	0	1	3	1,657,990
20	--	Marcos Ambrose	1216	-506	12	0	0	1	2	1,483,060
21	+3	Jamie McMurray	1168	-554	12	0	0	0	3	1,572,790
22	--	Casey Mears	1168	-554	12	0	0	0	1	1,481,440
23	-2	Kevin Harvick	1149	-573	12	0	0	2	2	2,773,440
24	-1	Reed Sorenson	1148	-574	12	0	0	0	1	1,757,530
25	+5	Joey Logano*	1145	-577	12	0	0	0	3	1,956,480
26	+1	David Stremme	1136	-586	12	0	0	0	0	1,701,370
27	+2	Bobby Labonte	1134	-588	12	0	0	1	1	1,719,050
28	-2	Elliott Sadler	1129	-593	12	0	0	1	1	1,587,360
29	-4	A.J. Allmendinger	1126	-596	12	0	0	1	2	1,782,260
30	+1	Sam Hornish Jr.	1113	-609	12	0	0	0	2	1,627,980
31	-3	Michael Waltrip	1095	-627	12	0	0	0	1	1,440,440
32	--	David Ragan	1089	-633	12	0	0	0	1	1,466,420
33	--	Paul Menard	1033	-689	12	0	0	0	0	1,655,740
34	--	Robby Gordon	1017	-705	12	0	0	1	1	1,547,960
35	--	Scott Speed*	865	-857	11	0	0	1	1	1,289,960
36	--	John Andretti	743	-979	10	0	0	0	0	1,087,540
37	--	David Gilliland	731	-991	11	0	0	0	0	913,165
38	--	Regan Smith	573	-1149	6	0	0	0	0	712,946
39	--	Brad Keselowski	479	-1243	4	0	1	1	2	711,334
40	+1	Joe Nemechek	466	-1256	9	0	0	0	0	752,803
41	-1	Aric Almirola	451	-1271	7	0	0	0	0	826,313
42	--	Scott Riggs	448	-1274	8	0	0	0	0	830,523
43	--	Dave Blaney	382	-1340	9	0	0	0	0	715,274
44	+3	Bill Elliott	346	-1376	4	0	0	0	0	593,765
45	+1	Max Papis*	317	-1405	5	0	0	0	0	450,425
46	-2	Travis Kvapil	292	-1430	4	0	0	0	0	520,708
47	-2	Jeremy Mayfield	288	-1434	5	0	0	0	0	568,888
48	+3	Tony Raines	168	-1554	4	0	0	0	0	364,934
49	--	Mike Bliss	157	-1565	4	0	0	0	0	310,048
50	-2	Todd Bodine	123	-1599	3	0	0	0	0	264,354
51	-1	Sterling Marlin	123	-1599	3	0	0	0	0	220,580
52	--	Terry Labonte	91	-1631	1	0	0	0	0	273,963
53	--	Michael McDowell	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	0
54	--	J.J. Yeley	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	28,075
55	+1	Mike Garvey	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	48,538
56	-2	Trevor Boys	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	0
57	-2	Eric McClure	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	0
58	+1	David Starr	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	27,275
59	-2	Dexter Bean*	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	27,975
60	-2	Mike Wallace	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	49,238
61	-1	Dennis Setzer	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	0
62	-1	Derrike Cope	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	48,763
63	-1	Geoffrey Bodine	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	21,138
64	-1	Brandon Ash	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	0
65	-1	Kirk Shelmerdine	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	48,438
66	-1	Kelly Bires	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	21,363
67	-1	Norm Benning	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	48,413
68	-1	Boris Said	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	21,113
69	-1	Mike Skinner	0	-1722	0	0	0	0	0	21,113
70	-1	Carl Long	-200	-1922	0	0	0	0	0	26,463

Hello~ Minnasan!...okay I've pushed up the Junjun cap/ C-ute pv DVD single giveaway up a bit~. I may have something else for the upcoming "Chase" later this year but if you'd like to win either an official Junjun cap...so *adorable*!! (*´∀｀*)♪♪ or C-ute's "Bye Bye Bye!" pv DVD single then entering is both easy and fun!! =)

While random drawings can be fun I think that utilizing the race format in which I previously used for the Daytona 500 here earlier this year for a BK single giveaway, adds a bit more intrigue and hopefully excitement too in that each entry is fully in control of their own destiny in that you get to pick your own drivers and that the results are purely based upon those choices and their subsequent results~. ＾　＾
If you'd like to win either of these *cute* items (I'll also cover all shipping charges =) ) then all you need to do is pick three drivers (one driver's name sent in confidence to me in a separate PM....explained in better detail at the bottom of this post =) ) in which you think/hope will have the best results in the next 3 upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup points events before qualifying (you'll get to pick any three drivers of your choice for each of the three race events separately and they not need be the same for each race giving you flexibility for each different race track.)

A cumulitive average will be tallied from each entries' three chosen drivers from race to race beginning with the "Coca Cola 600" (May 24th) at Lowe's Motor Speedway and the standings will be posted after each race event in the same fashion as was done here earlier this year only then it was just two drivers being chosen by each entry.

Entrants will then do the same with the following race events at Dover International Speedway (May 31st) and Pocono Raceway (June 7th) which will follow the next two Sundays.

After each of these three race events...your chosen driver's finishing spots will then be combined together to determine an overall average finishing number for each entry...........and the winner with the best (lowest) overall average finish after the three races as Lowe's Motor Speeday, Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway will win Junjun's cap~! =) All other entries who participated in each of the three race events will then be given a chance to win C-ute's "Bye Bye Bye!" pv DVD single regardless of their final finishing spots through a random drawing~.

I've added the current points standings for the drivers in the Sprint Cup Series below......keep in mind though that it's not indicative in any way of how a driver may fair at a particular track as I'm rather listing this here just to help with giving entrants to the giveaway some drivers's names to consider. Also it's important to note that only the top 35 drivers in the points rankings below are guaranteed a starting spot in the upcoming race events...therefore choosing a driver outside of the top 35 could run you the risk of having that driver not even qualify for the event as they'll need to qualify on time.

RANK	+/-	DRIVER	POINTS	BEHIND	STARTS	POLES	WINS	TOP 5	TOP 10	WINNINGS
1	--	Jeff Gordon	1601	Leader	11	0	1	6	8	2,339,370
2	+1	Tony Stewart	1572	-29	11	0	0	5	8	1,836,300
3	-1	Kurt Busch	1546	-55	11	0	1	3	6	1,591,310
4	+2	Jimmie Johnson	1465	-136	11	0	1	5	7	2,226,440
5	-1	Denny Hamlin	1445	-156	11	0	0	2	4	1,511,410
6	+1	Jeff Burton	1384	-217	11	0	0	2	5	1,848,580
7	-2	Kyle Busch	1380	-221	11	1	3	4	4	2,331,880
8	+2	Ryan Newman	1363	-238	11	0	0	3	5	1,658,310
9	+2	Greg Biffle	1345	-256	11	0	0	3	6	1,639,190
10	+2	Matt Kenseth	1326	-275	11	1	2	3	4	3,159,260
11	+4	Mark Martin	1316	-285	11	3	2	3	6	1,677,830
12	-3	Carl Edwards	1271	-330	11	0	0	1	4	1,776,060
13	-5	Clint Bowyer	1264	-337	11	0	0	3	4	1,694,240
14	--	Juan Montoya	1255	-346	11	1	0	0	3	1,610,600
15	-2	David Reutimann	1232	-369	11	1	0	1	2	1,564,000
16	+1	Kasey Kahne	1205	-396	11	0	0	1	2	1,654,370
17	-1	Brian Vickers	1188	-413	11	2	0	1	4	1,565,220
18	--	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	1182	-419	11	0	0	1	3	1,462,450
19	+2	Martin Truex Jr.	1144	-457	11	1	0	0	3	1,610,180
20	-1	Marcos Ambrose	1131	-470	11	0	0	1	2	1,348,370
21	+2	Kevin Harvick	1109	-492	11	0	0	2	2	2,562,810
22	-2	Casey Mears	1104	-497	11	0	0	0	1	1,345,440
23	-1	Reed Sorenson	1090	-511	11	0	0	0	1	1,603,900
24	+1	Jamie McMurray	1068	-533	11	0	0	0	3	1,334,740
25	+3	A.J. Allmendinger	1059	-542	11	0	0	1	2	1,662,960
26	+3	Elliott Sadler	1059	-542	11	0	0	1	1	1,461,610
27	--	David Stremme	1039	-562	11	0	0	0	0	1,535,510
28	-4	Michael Waltrip	1017	-584	11	0	0	0	1	1,311,590
29	+2	Bobby Labonte	1007	-594	11	0	0	1	1	1,493,770
30	+2	Joey Logano*	1002	-599	11	0	0	0	2	1,666,500
31	-1	Sam Hornish Jr.	998	-603	11	0	0	0	2	1,368,770
32	-6	David Ragan	998	-603	11	0	0	0	1	1,333,540
33	--	Paul Menard	957	-644	11	0	0	0	0	1,505,160
34	--	Robby Gordon	847	-754	11	0	0	0	0	1,308,930
35	+1	Scott Speed*	756	-845	10	0	0	1	1	1,144,890
36	-1	John Andretti	743	-858	10	0	0	0	0	1,087,540
37	--	David Gilliland	649	-952	10	0	0	0	0	795,140
38	--	Regan Smith	573	-1028	6	0	0	0	0	712,946
39	+3	Brad Keselowski	479	-1122	4	0	1	1	2	625,363
40	-1	Aric Almirola	451	-1150	7	0	0	0	0	826,313
41	-1	Joe Nemechek	414	-1187	8	0	0	0	0	637,078
42	-1	Scott Riggs	394	-1207	7	0	0	0	0	715,463
43	+2	Dave Blaney	298	-1303	8	0	0	0	0	594,574
44	-1	Travis Kvapil	292	-1309	4	0	0	0	0	520,708
45	-1	Jeremy Mayfield	288	-1313	5	0	0	0	0	568,888
46	+1	Max Papis*	280	-1321	4	0	0	0	0	335,375
47	-1	Bill Elliott	228	-1373	3	0	0	0	0	459,040
48	--	Todd Bodine	123	-1478	3	0	0	0	0	236,779
49	--	Mike Bliss	123	-1478	3	0	0	0	0	222,231
50	+1	Sterling Marlin	123	-1478	3	0	0	0	0	220,580
51	+1	Tony Raines	122	-1479	3	0	0	0	0	241,884
52	-2	Terry Labonte	91	-1510	1	0	0	0	0	273,963
53	--	Michael McDowell	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	0
54	--	Trevor Boys	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	0
55	--	Eric McClure	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	0
56	--	Mike Garvey	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,163
57	--	Dexter Bean*	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	0
58	--	Mike Wallace	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,563
59	--	David Starr	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	0
60	--	Dennis Setzer	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	0
61	--	Derrike Cope	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,288
62	--	Geoffrey Bodine	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,138
63	--	Carl Long	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,463
64	--	Brandon Ash	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	0
65	--	Kirk Shelmerdine	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,363
66	--	Kelly Bires	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,363
67	--	Norm Benning	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,238
68	--	Boris Said	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,113
69	--	Mike Skinner	0	-1601	0	0	0	0	0	21,113

So many dramas.....so little time~! Each issue of Kindai covers so many different aspects of Japan's entertainment culture as it's truly one of the most diverse male/female/idol/actor/group publications out there and monthly subscriptions can found at Cdjapan while Amazon Japan offers single issues for sale~. I've scanned just a few of the drama features including those on Sakurai Sho, Matsumoto Jun, Ueto Aya and Toda Erika...to Tackey's current stage performance...and finally a few Hello! Project photo features including Momusu on their upcoming new single release~....Buono! on their sadly cancelled Stockholm Japan Expo appearance.. :(....Kindai's monthly feature guests Ume & Maimai.....Airiin's 15th birthday thoughts & well *wishes* including C-ute's thoughts on Golden Week~ and how each would like to spend a picnic...and lastly Manoeri's 18th birthday event~. =)

.......(*sigh*..)..Tackey's new single is currently at a nearby post office waiting for me as it didn't fit into our mail lock boxes so I'm thinking there's a poster maybe in there?....I forgot what the first press bonus was...:P...surely it must be a poster to not fit~. =)

....Can't wait to hear Momusu's latest single too~!....this is such a *pretty* photo shoot here! 　＾　＾