Ayu's giving me britney vibes with the lip synching for choreography.

Has britney ever sang live, like ever? and doesn't she just mouth the original tracks.:P

@Delicious n Bold
Britney, Janet, Beyoncé, Mariah, Gaga, Rihanna, Celine, Madonna, etc.etc.etc

@melissalove
She had some lives until the breakdown, mostly ballads, but also upbeat tracks during the first 2 or 3 years of her career.

What's so funny is that gaga said she'd never lip sync, yet i saw videos proving the contrary, she just throws the original recording and doesn't bother to pre-record the lip synced track to make it sound real omg

It's that time of the year where we're in the middle of the tour and nothing new happens :c

Uh, I don't know, that was my question. From the sticky thread people have been saying that there are reseller shops around Tokyo, but I don't recall seeing any account about them being in other cities. If I had to narrow it down, then say, the Kansai region. Is there a reseller shop there?

photos from 2-3 May
http://i.imgur.com/EFoRhmNm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1ysg9alm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/g6mN0sFm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/XFzUsi5m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/H6eSqa0m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/MsqrvJKm.jpg

^all of them(or maybe a half, since it's +1 ticket) bought album or dvd

Maybe I missed something, but how are these fans getting on stage and taking pics and things like that?

If you buy either A ONE or CDL dvd at the venue they let you come on the stage as a "reward"

Only if you have luck. It´s kind of a lottery, buying A ONE or CDL at the venue only gives you the chance to win a backstage tour.

^Wow, pretty cool prize! Don't think they've ever done anything like that before. Love seeing the pics from ayu's perspective.

40 minutes until the show starts
Wondering what encore song will be added this time

my guess is BLUE BIRD ^^

ame onna and rain
http://i.imgur.com/4euCioTl.jpg

A light pink for today.

http://i.imgur.com/fQMBGQ2.jpg
@team_ayu52ct

So..

Rose Pink
Lavender
Red
Yellow
Peach
Tea Rose
Magenta
Lilac
Baby Pink

All the pink!

they are so similar to each other

stop at Fukuoka
Hotel room with grand piano. The bedroom have a king-size bed
http://i.imgur.com/yy5EKyxm.jpg
blowfish sashimi
http://i.imgur.com/hDTVNNOm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/yNX6fW3m.jpg
T-shirt for yoga
http://i.imgur.com/rU7nygEm.jpg
bottle of hydrogen capsule and package for hydrogen bath.
http://i.imgur.com/oCVHHTjm.jpg

http://109news.jp/event/20150509/25154/?detail

Have fun to everyone watching live!

So it's very likely that she's not gonna change anything except one encore song. I hope the last (newly-added) dates have more significant setlist change.

It's hard to come up with 20+ differents colors though, i'm not surprised we're seeing many shades of the same color, maybe we'll start getting blue/green bracelets after she's done doing all the pinks possible :P

I love the idea with those coloured bracelets.
(though with so much pink I'd go insane, haha)
Kuu had those for her Bon Voyage Tour as well and there is one seller at mbok auctions selling 24 of them as set for 15,000 Yen! o.0
As somebody asked.. guess it will be around the same price for Ayu.

Has the rainy season in Japan already started?

Maybe she'll do something slower for the encore (weather influence). I would love rainy day.

pink again? Why didn´t I got a pink one <.< I love pink ._. Not that light peach is ugly... but pink!

Dear Ayu fans.

I have a question after you bought a concert ticket at lawson and get the receipt. How you will know your seat? Because as i know the receipt from lawson there is nothing write about the block and seat number.

Thanks.

Haven't most of the tour dates thus far been pretty rainy though? Hopefully that trend ends by June ;)

ehhh NO! xD
1st Osaka show it was hot like hell :cool

^Ohhh really? I thought I saw a post saying something like, ayu brings the rain with her. Every time I see venue pics they're rainy! Lol

Here you go with a sunny venue pic^^

^LOL I believe you! Maybe I dreamed that message about ayu bringing rain with her!! Ahhh that pic is making me nostalgic...I'm ready for June!!

Haha xD
One month to go^^
If Japan wasn´t that far away >< that long flight is so nasty <.< (and expensive)

check spoiler at first post under "109news.jp reports"

^I knew it! haha

So what were the encore songs for Saturdays performance?!

Just the thought of how her already fragile voice would be damaged throughout this hectic tour scares me a lot... What is her voice going to evolve to again by the end of the tour?

^ she does have a few songs sung in playback, but she does sing a lot live... A long period of rest after the tour will be necessary!

I am sorry, but flights from Frankfurt take around 11 hrs, so not too Bad.

The ticket from Belgrade to Tokyo was around 420 EUR 2 months ago when I purchased it, so not that pricy either.

Her voice has been fine since 2012, its not fragile.

For me 11 hours is very bad, I am a person that can´t sit for long. (That´s why I have a job were I need to run arround alot) Sitting for 11 hours on this little plane seat is hell for me. (as I also can´t sleep on the plane)
Also flights are not that cheap here. If I want direct flights they cost normally a minimum of 700€ (I try always to ger direct flights, because my ears always explode while landing and my experience with transfers have been very bad the last time) And I always need 2 flight tickets because I have a husband I travel with, so it´s minimum of 1400€ for the flight, and you also need a hotel and want to spend some money in Japan.

So please don´t judge others by your own standarts, thank you...

She sang a song is born yesterday :)

._____. She sings all the good songs on the dates I don´t attend ><

today weather is better
http://i.imgur.com/wbCKlnn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Lzc4apz.jpg

SURPRISE!
Not really, that's been in there at all Sendai dates since 3/11. Hopefully all the performances are being filmed in HD to be included on a bonus disc.

I'm exactly the same, it's a minimum 12 hour flight from Australia and I HATE flying, I can't sit still for very long and I get very restless sitting in a small seat. I always try to get a layover halfway there (either Singapore or KL) because I can't stand being on a plane for too long.

In 2012 I had a 14 hour layover in Singapore so I booked a stay at the airport hotel and had a great rest, got to shower and have a sleep before my next flight which was such a life saver. For me it breaks up the flying, but the downside is it takes a day away from the holiday and costs a little extra to stay at the airport.

The cheapest flights I've had from here was $1100 AUD and that was flying with AirAsia, and I will NEVER, EVER do that again. I've never had such an uncomfortable, disappointing flight. I'd rather pay the extra $300 or so and be slightly more comfortable and have better entertainment and edible meals than go through AirAsia again.

I am not judging anyone, just saying you are making it seem worse than it is. I too always travel with my partner so it's 2 x for me as well. We don't have direct flights from Belgrade so we always have to transfer. Still even if you have to transfer and save 200 EUR that's worth the time in my opinion. This will be my 4th time in Japan and I am really excited and can't wait to land ^_^ Those 15 hrs I spend on the airplane are really nothing compared to the excitement and the whole experience. Very much worth it~

Keep in mind I am nearly 2m tall and sitting in a very small seat is hell for me :P Wherever you're travelling you'll need a place to stay and money to spend :)

I think us Europeans are quite lucky when it generally comes to the length of flights to different corners of the world. After all when you're crossing more than 10 000 kms you're not going to stay there for a day or so and get back...

I can relate. I find it very difficult to sleep on a flight also. I've loaded my surface up with movies and TV shows to keep me occupied.

I am hoping that the seats are much more comfortable this time around. It's my first time flying Premium Economy with JAL. My boyfriend is taller and bigger than me, and he was so uncomfortable last time.

DAMN THAT'S TALL! lol

I gotta say, I fly direct whenever possible. Sometimes the time you save is worth it. Traveling can be draining!

Just get sleeping pill from your doc... Or 10 mg Diazepam. problem solved.

JAL were the most comfortable flight Ive ever had, the seats were a few cms wider and the staff were amazing! Plus the entertainment was great, they had the choice of watching international films and anime (all with subs) and Japanese meals, which made the flight even more enjoyable and exciting for me. I think you'll be quite comfortable. :yes

I think I will stay at Lufthansa because of the direct flights. And they also have good entertaiment + meals (onigiri *_*) and Transfer flights in Japan are operated by ANA^^

Yeah...you'll see :( Finding clothes proves to be difficult sometimes, especially shoes :P

Anyhoo~ so far I flew to Japan with Lufthansa, Etihad and Aeroflot. Never really had a bad exp with either of the three. The Lufthansa flight was the only one that was packed though. With the other two I had at least 3 seats all to myself so I could sleep. I somehow have issues falling asleep during the flight to Japan, fall asleep like a baby during the return flight each time.

Going with Aeroflot this year again, cuz I found insanely cheap tickets = 420 EUR.

Can anyone elaborate on how immature sounds? I'm SO excited that this is in the set list. Is it more of an upbeat, maybe EDM arrangement? Or is it circus-y and weird?

It's electronic, has some guitars, quite upbeat and dancy.Very pop sounding, has creepy circus elements and operatic vocals like in Duty. The very beginning of the song has Ayu's voice in playback without her being on the stage, then sort of EDM beat starts for a short while. There's a short creepy circusy intro just before the song, in the middle of the song there's one more such element, then we hear heavy rockish guitars and then songs continues normally.

I was listening to ourselves and thought HEY this is amazing for CDM...

I think you need to print the ticket out on the machine or something?

This sounds fucking amazing *o* (except the part that says that it's "like in Duty")

I meant there are operatic background vocals like in Duty.:-) They fit this arrangement very well.

I -really- want to like this, so I hope it sounds good! :)

I recorded the concert (So I could re-listen it and make it listen to my friend xD). If you are really curious I can try to cut immature out of the file and post it here. Of course, is low low quality.

Oh you recorded it? Can you maybe share the whole file? I whould love to have a live record of the concert as I was there too *_*
(btw did you 2 catch a ball?, you were nearer to the catwalk than me and my husband if I remember right)

Please Share all of everything you have. I am curious of the whole show
Thanks in advance:love

That does sound amazing! Thanks Chris!

Yes, please share with us!

I will try but my connection here is horrible. It disconnects quite often and the file is 3 hours long... If I manage to do it, sure!

If you can just share immature I'm fine with that! :)

Thank you :love

Thanks!! No Problem, we can wait patiently. I.m really curious about anything for you, immature and secret.

Hearing the concert would be great! Thanks

Sounds exciting :] You can always split the file.

songs order was changed at encore http://setlist-live.com/hamasaki-ayumi/10052.html/

22.Movin' on without you
23.Step by step
24.Boys & Girls
25.The show must go on
26.A Song is born
27.Who...
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28.MY ALL

I guess it´s because A song is born is a ballad, it would sound weird between 2 upbeat songs.

July 1st would be sooo awesome to hear live! I hope she does it.

She'll surely do July 1st during the last dates.

I'm gonna try to score at least one ticket to one of the final shows in July. I'll be in Japan from June 7th. They're not sold out yet, right? It'll probably be my first concert in Japan so I'm not positive on how available the tickets will be with only a month until the final. I've been listening to Ayu for ten years and I really like the setlist for this tour. :)

photos from 09-10 May

http://i.imgur.com/F5xWLf8m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Z4LKm17m.jpg http://i.imgur.com/RKCwkAhm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/HJvynrQm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/2LeXZjRm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/KAEnHmum.jpg

I tried to upload the whole file or even half but, as expected, it's nearly impossible for this connection. In the worst case I will do it as soon as I'm back in my country but that will happen in August, sorry!

For now, I managed to upload immature. I will upload Anything for you and Secret as soon as possible (I'm fighting between university, part-time job and research here, sorry XD).

immature (AT15)

The pass is 'immature'. Let me know if there are problems!

PS: Sorry angel ayumi, I forgot to answer but no, I didn't catch any ball :(

Thank you so much for sharing! She sounds better than in Saitama shows.

Thank you so much. You tried your best :luv2

How did these people get on the stage and .... did they smell ayu's sweat???!!?!

Thx for sharing^^ I can wait till Ausgust xD
And damn it, I neither, they didn´t even throw one in our direction <.<

Thanks for sharing! Lol she messed up the lyrics.

thank you very much for immature. Wow, I love this version. Its magical.

wow! immature sounds sooo amazing...and her vocal!!! amazing! Shingo did an amazing job to arrange this song...very magical

that's prize in lottery
and I think ayu use cool perfume and doesn't smell sweat =)

Holy cow thank you SO MUCH for uploading immature!!!

I would just love to hear Ayu do a studio recording of this version of the song. It sounds so dark and moody and dynamic and amazing.

Yes, I love how dark the verses sound, and the contrast that is enhanced by the still playful and lighthearted chorus.

Thanks YuraiNamida :love

I LOVED this version, it sounded so dark/creepy at some parts and her voice sounded so good :love

Thank you for taking the time to upload Immature YuraiNamida!

Totally. It's something the original song like, touched on but didn't commit to this much. The difference is there, but here the difference is REALLY there. This is SO solid!!

This.

Ayu sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing. I'm very impressed with the vocals specially. :D

Im totally in love with this set list!

stop st Sendai

entrance to the dressing room
http://i.imgur.com/uSYuonvm.jpg

Ayu sang 「A Song is born」and many people at the audience as well as staff cried

At the second day ayu injured her leg (during flying performance?). At the encore left leg was wrapped.

Living room. Kitty-chan belongs to ayu
http://i.imgur.com/jtYaJjom.jpg http://i.imgur.com/fP7J5BCm.jpg

items that help to relax before going to bed, they was mentioned at the lifestyle book - 「deep sleep」serie
http://i.imgur.com/mZEG5Ohm.jpg

Honey that prevents cold
http://i.imgur.com/jtnHMmBm.jpg

and some drink...
http://i.imgur.com/jf5qtlIm.jpg

http://109news.jp/event/20150515/25609/?detail

this article also has a lot of ayu quotes, which I barely understand, but she talk about A song is born

todays bracelets finally looks different from others
http://i.imgur.com/7LU78Kml.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TnNqpB0l.jpg

ugh this is so cool colour today! i wanna have this one :love

I was sure the blue ones were gonna come out soon haha, i'm jealous of that person who has eight bracelets! they look so good

Any update on the set list?

She sang Blue Bird.

^finally

My bet for next days
Kobe - Greatful days
Shizuoka - AUDIENCE
Tokyo - HANABI ~episode II~
Kobe - You & Me
Yokohama - July 1st

I'd love to hear - HANABI ~episode II~ . It's so rarely performed.

This was the show I was hoping to be at... I'm so sad I missed out on the blue misanga!!! Nyooooo~!

Man, I'm waiting with baited breath to see how much a set of 20 misangas will sell for on YAJ...

On my way home from the concert!! Awesome show nevertheless! I enjoyed it though it's my second time! LOL Anyway, Ayu used her cutesy voice in most of the songs today which is not good for me IMO? lol She sang Bluebird for the encore

^ I prefer "strong" voice over cutesy voice too