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Corvina 23rd October 2018 12:23 PM

Kuu got some cool new nails for the tour:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpRMPCQB...=1imous9a7sfov

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/GeNb9Y.png

And there is a photographer, who uploaded this pic from one of the Osaka dates.
But I sadly forgot to write his name down and I also don't know if it is official, cause he only posted it in his stories...

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/kHbw54.png

Here it is, looks like the Watch Out performance.
The Japanese here means 'being deeply moved' or 'very excited' (感動 = kandou)

KuuXAyu-fan 25th October 2018 05:19 PM

Welcome To Koda Kumi World has posted the Pin Drop performance from the tour:http://welcometokodakumiworld.com/actu/News?p=1&i=302

Xianghua 25th October 2018 05:34 PM

wow, what a nice surprise and it's in good quality too!
I wonder how they got it.

Corvina 25th October 2018 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xianghua (Post 3289345)
wow, what a nice surprise and it's in good quality too!
I wonder how they got it.

From the videos of the special FC tickets from the tour.

Xianghua 25th October 2018 05:39 PM

oh, forgot about that. no wonder the quality is good!

KarenPang 26th October 2018 07:26 AM

Kuu uploaded more photos taken onstage at KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2018 ~DNA~ via her Instagram account



Looks great

kaled kalil 26th October 2018 12:09 PM

Pin Drop's performance was pretty good! I was expecting a mess for the vocals, because of the edited vocal parts, but overall it was very nice.

Even tho I love the outfit, I feel like it could be a little tighter, idk. Maybe it would be hard to change to the other clothes,

KarenPang 27th October 2018 05:44 AM

Go to Chiba

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqfLWt6XgAA2IhK.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...36238782750720

https://scontent-sin6-2.cdninstagram...37380470_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpbBxXQA...akumi_official

This year's HALLOWEEN PARTY 2018 is currently taking place this weekend at Chiba's Makuhari Messe . I would love to see Kuu perform at the event but I doubt she's friends with hyde :x

KarenPang 28th October 2018 04:00 AM

KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2018 ~DNA~ Day 2 today in Chiba

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dqj0kiyWsAATtpn.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...63027824500736

https://scontent-sin6-2.cdninstagram...79382774_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpdX3p4A...akumi_official

Kuu's footwear is Givenchy loafers

https://scontent-sin6-2.cdninstagram...38345807_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpdZq9zA...akumi_official

Corvina 28th October 2018 05:39 AM

Kuu says in her Instagram comments, that the shirt is a present from a fan from yesterday.^^

ayumi_croatia 28th October 2018 08:46 AM

I really liked her pink + yellow outfit, the one above is cool too but these loafers are ugly as a sin!

Xianghua 28th October 2018 04:34 PM

Aw, cute she's showing off fan's presents lately!
And her Instagram stories with the shoe is funny, it's nice to see her and her dancers interacting in a casual, friendly way.

KuuXAyu-fan 28th October 2018 08:39 PM

JEWELian from JPC has posted the live video footage from the FC on JPS for the Kyoto date!

Here is the setlist:
01 Dangerous
02 TABOO
03 愛のうた (ai no uta)
04 CHANCES ALL
05 PARTY
06 Lady Go!
-interview-

AyumiSEASONS 28th October 2018 09:47 PM

Shes been posting pics so much lately. Were blessed

Corvina 29th October 2018 10:49 AM

Maik Lagodzki, a photographer from LA, just shared a snapshot from the time when Kuu shot LALALALALA PV in LA on his Instagram.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/R2D7ED.png

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpguxfIg...=1ep1yyfkygaw7

Gustavopc 29th October 2018 03:37 PM

Wow, that's a beautiful shot! :heart

abestfah 30th October 2018 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KuuXAyu-fan (Post 3289344)
Welcome To Koda Kumi World has posted the Pin Drop performance from the tour:http://welcometokodakumiworld.com/actu/News?p=1&i=302

Her voice's technique makes this simple performance amazing.

Corvina 30th October 2018 01:00 PM

Kuu posted a pic with her son on Instagram.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/387OAV.png

Aw, he got so big!

KarenPang 30th October 2018 01:06 PM

Upclose shots of Kuu's outfit she wore to the shrine

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqwP8z5VAAA8NGj.jpg:small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqwP8zuUUAAsMZY.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...37559535751170
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpjTj83A...akumi_official

The shrine that Kuu & her son visited is Tokyo's Okunitama Shrine

More professional taken photos from KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2018 ~DNA~


Corvina 30th October 2018 01:49 PM

And Maik Lagodzki posted another shot from the LALALALALA PV shooting:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/cq1L0G.png

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/cq1L0G.png

I suppose he just recently got permission from avex.

jiarongisme 30th October 2018 02:05 PM

Jesus her body is AMAZING.

KarenPang 30th October 2018 05:35 PM

I've (re)uploaded KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2018 ~DNA~ 29th Sept partial footages via http://ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124338

Xianghua 31st October 2018 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corvina (Post 3289669)
Kuu posted a pic with her son on Instagram.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/387OAV.png

Aw, he got so big!

I thought the same thing!

chocopockymaster 31st October 2018 01:12 AM

omfg HOW IS HE THAT OLD ALREADY

Corvina 31st October 2018 01:18 PM

And another LALALALALA PV shot:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/cLjuTf.png

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpl8F2Wg...d=74f18vzgnin0

Corvina 1st November 2018 06:35 AM

It's November now and Kuu annouced in her FC video for November, that the Kanagawa show on November 13th, her birthday, is going to be recorded for the DVD!

wednesday 2nd November 2018 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster (Post 3289713)
omfg HOW IS HE THAT OLD ALREADY

That's what I was thinking, lol.

Also, I wanna know who is on her shirt...

CatGirl 2nd November 2018 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corvina (Post 3289195)
Kuu got some cool new nails for the tour:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpRMPCQB...=1imous9a7sfov

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/GeNb9Y.png

And there is a photographer, who uploaded this pic from one of the Osaka dates.
But I sadly forgot to write his name down and I also don't know if it is official, cause he only posted it in his stories...

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/kHbw54.png

Here it is, looks like the Watch Out performance.
The Japanese here means 'being deeply moved' or 'very excited' (感動 = kandou)

We all gonna ignore that she got Jack Skellington on her nails??? Queen

kaled kalil 2nd November 2018 10:00 PM

I find interesting that she's always recording the concerts in different cities, for the final DVD. I wish it was the CDL date tho.

It's so nice that she can be out there with her son and still have the privacy, with no pictures from strangers and all. The only time I saw his face was when she did the ASIA LIVE 2015 and a website uploaded a picture with Kenji and their son without censor (it was censor later on).

KarenPang 3rd November 2018 05:51 AM

Go to Osaka

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrDVN47V...jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrDVN48V...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...80357748944896

https://scontent-dfw5-1.cdninstagram...24937847_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BptHoJ9APV-/

Corvina 3rd November 2018 02:11 PM

The CDL is now officially announced!

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/506MV7.png

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/NhIRPf.png

Poster from the venue today:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/v9IGe3.png

Official site:
https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1066809

It says it's going to be a special performance.
FC lottery for Koda Gumi starts November 15th.

The new edition of egg magazine lists Kuu as one trend for fall in (Gyaru) fashion.
Popular brand Lip Service is following the ero-kakkoii style.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/3pyoN4.png

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/NjqSrO.png

KarenPang 3rd November 2018 03:24 PM

2 more KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2018 ~DNA~ pics

https://cdnx.natalie.mu/media/news/m...ixw_750_lt.jpg

https://cdnx.natalie.mu/media/news/m...ixw_750_lt.jpg

https://natalie.mu/music/news/306535

Corvina 3rd November 2018 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaled kalil (Post 3289943)
I find interesting that she's always recording the concerts in different cities, for the final DVD. I wish it was the CDL date tho.

Maybe we're lucky and they're doing another live broadcast on LINE or even TV again like the last two years fo the finals?

CatGirl 3rd November 2018 04:13 PM

The CDL logo looks vaporwave af. Also I'm glad Kuu's influence is reviving gyaru fashion, it's been dying for some time

KarenPang 4th November 2018 02:34 AM

Go to Osaka Day 2

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrH9gVwU...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...06128191389696

https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram...59593314_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvcN5uARFS/

pedronekoi 4th November 2018 03:16 AM

Is anybody going to the Saitama date? Does anybody know if I buy the regular ticket, there's any chance I'll be in the hall area? Or its definitely gonna be the upper area?

Corvina 4th November 2018 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedronekoi (Post 3290023)
Is anybody going to the Saitama date? Does anybody know if I buy the regular ticket, there's any chance I'll be in the hall area? Or its definitely gonna be the upper area?

Saitama is sold out:
https://l-tike.com/st1/kodakumi-dnaticket/sitetop

KarenPang 4th November 2018 12:38 PM

Kuu had dessert onboard the Shinkansen after she finished performing in Osaka this weekend

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrKJQ99U...jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrKJQ97U...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...59796832268289

x)

Marurosu 7th November 2018 10:16 AM

What does that advise on Kumi's instragram stories mean?

It's not allowed to bring previous lightsticks to this concert?

~angel*ayumi~ 7th November 2018 10:20 AM

Kuu askes Fans to only use the DNA Tour light for better atmosphere if I am right
because the date will be recorded for the DVD

Corvina 7th November 2018 11:03 AM

Kuu went to the Moschino x H&M party yesterday.
Together with her husband, but again you'll only know that if you follow him on Instagram as well and vice versa.
Just lovely how quietly happy they are. :laugh

This is what she wore, all from the upcoming Moschino x H&M collabo:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/6qSupZ.png

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/gzBoB8.png

Moschino is one of the brands she's often wearing in PVs and for lives in recent times.

She later changed to a Moschino shirt on top, which apparently was a present for the guests.
Max Matsura was at the party as well and he posted about Kuu.

Here with Hibiki from lol:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/rNK7uO.png

And here from his stories:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/kSr1PW.png

He says they had a nice chat and that he's coming to Kuu's birthday live in Kanagawa on November 13th.

Gustavopc 7th November 2018 05:28 PM

Love the chocker, but I gotta say I'm a bit pissed she went to a fashion event and those pics barely show what she wore lol And is the teddy bear a H&M thing? It looks so random :laugh

~angel*ayumi~ 7th November 2018 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3290250)
And is the teddy bear a H&M thing? It looks so random :laugh

Itīs the Moschino teddy.

Gustavopc 7th November 2018 07:50 PM

That makes sense :P

Found a better pic of her outfit through hashtags on Instagram, she looked really beautiful!

KarenPang 8th November 2018 05:18 AM

Go to Fukuoka

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrdKiIIVYAA2iOo.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...98194692055041

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...96200426_n.jpg

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...25765218_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp6Cteog-jk/

Kuu's footwear is just wow o_o

Corvina 9th November 2018 06:51 AM

Love those pics!
That hall in Kurume is seriously amazing.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/f4UK91.png

Just think about sitting in the top row in the middle or the sides!

And for everybody, who wants to see the full outfits for Moschino as well:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/avNRjP.png

Kenji:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...924/FclfLm.png

Misono was with them, too:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...924/63hZLY.png

And that new Moschino x H&M shirt Misono is wearing is so damn similar to Kuu's The Artist shirt from 2015, just with Mickey instead of Kloop.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/6...921/q08zCn.png

Corvina 9th November 2018 10:08 AM

Sorry for double posting, but they've just announced a third batch of new tour goods for DNA Tour, something I didn't expect, lol.

They're going to be sold on mu-mo from November 12th 6 pm JP and at the venues from the tour date November 13th onwards.

DNA Fighters bath towel
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/5Lg5Ts.jpg

Knit Cap
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/730CTS.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/dItSuo.jpg

DNA Fighters clear postcard
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/H3IcbI.jpghttps://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/dVCRwK.jpg

Team Ultraviolet from W FACE is not defeated, they're continuing as the impactful DNA Fighters. ;)
People attending the tour will know.

Gustavopc 9th November 2018 11:14 AM

Nice goodies, just wish there was a tee with the towel's design :P

And indeed Misono's outfit looks a lot like Kuu's from THE ARTIST, I wonder if that was already a collab with Kuu and then they just mixed it up a bit for selling?

KarenPang 9th November 2018 11:49 AM

Kuu today has already arrived in a hotel in Hiroshima before tomorrow's DNA concert takes place at Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall (Hiroshima Shi Bunka Kouryuu Kaikan)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrjuKmMU...jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrjuKmAU...jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrjuKmAV4AEnsQl?format=jpg

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...59584582115328

Her Instagram

https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram...14226367_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9UW_pgsBP/

Kuu lounging like a boss in the last photo x)

Gustavopc 9th November 2018 10:51 PM

This outfit is so flawless I'm offended

KarenPang 10th November 2018 05:46 AM

Go to Hiroshima

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrnhNe7U...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...26814934872064

Kuu's Instagram

https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram...18796189_n.jpg

https://scontent-atl3-1.cdninstagram...61990751_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp_OA5Ngpfm/

Love the red clutch Kuu is holding in the photos

chocopockymaster 10th November 2018 12:03 PM

I NEED THOSE SHOES

WHO MAKES THOSE SHOES

KarenPang 10th November 2018 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster (Post 3290408)
I NEED THOSE SHOES

WHO MAKES THOSE SHOES

Kuu tagged PAMEO POSE as the shoes brand she wore in her Instagram post

https://www.instagram.com/pameopose/

PAMEO POSE accepts overseas orders even though they're based in Japan

http://pameopose.com/online-store/?u...tent=pameopose

Corvina 10th November 2018 12:16 PM

Pameo Pose is Kuu's favourite brand - and it's a Japanese one.
Remember the big blog entry about her visiting one of the only two shops in the limited blog she had.
Another one she often wears is Emoda (a Gyaru brand run by a former Gyaru model).
It's awesome that she prefers local and smaller brands privately.
While she wears high fashion brands for work a lot, she only has a piece here and there for her private style.

chocopockymaster 11th November 2018 04:05 PM

Thank you both! I think I'll wait until my next trip to Tokyo to check them out--I can't find a good shoe size chart on their site (their size chart is the most useless thing ever) and have no idea how many cm their L size translates to...and it's a total toss-up as to whether that will fit me or not D:

KarenPang 11th November 2018 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster (Post 3290463)
Thank you both! I think I'll wait until my next trip to Tokyo to check them out--I can't find a good shoe size chart on their site (their size chart is the most useless thing ever) and have no idea how many cm their L size translates to...and it's a total toss-up as to whether that will fit me or not D:

Yeah I agree I don't believe in buying shoes online , it's a risk you're taking

My aunt does that though but some things are still best to buy in a physical store

PAMEO POSE has 2 physical stores in Tokyo , Shinjuku & Shibuya :

http://pameopose.com/shop/

I'm surprised Hong Kong also sell their shoes & I don't see PAMEO POSE being sold here

ALfromHELLSING 11th November 2018 04:32 PM

I love all the new goods. I just wish the triangle was larger on the tuque.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3290361)
Nice goodies, just wish there was a tee with the towel's design :P

Totally. That photo on the towel and the postcard is awesome.

I thought misono's outfit reminded me of something that Kuu wore before.

kaled kalil 11th November 2018 11:23 PM

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/5Lg5Ts.jpg

This would be a cool pic for the Driving Hits 9.

This MOSCHINO x H&M collection is so cool, which I could have some of those jackets. :(

wednesday 12th November 2018 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALfromHELLSING (Post 3290467)
I love all the new goods. I just wish the triangle was larger on the tuque.

Considering that Kuu's face is usually on your shirts, I think the logo size is irrelevant :laugh I am gonna have to double check my wedding photos to see if you were wearing a shirt then too...

...I'm kidding I love you, please still be my friend and sing karaoke with me.

I want the H&M collection and everything from Emoda. Damn Kuu and her awesome style.

Corvina 12th November 2018 06:19 AM

Kuu's team organized something for her birthday.

Quote:

11月13日はくぅちゃんのお誕生日!
「KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2018 ~ DNA ~」神奈川公演にて、バースデー企画実施決定!

会場に設置された「倖田組横断幕」にくぅちゃんへのお誕生日お祝いメッセージを書いてください ♪
みなさんからいただいた寄せ書きは、終演後くぅちゃんのもとへお届けします!
会場にお越しの皆さんは、是非ご参加ください!

■実施日時
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13:30(先行販売開始)~18:30(開演まで)

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There will be a big horizontal banner for fans to write their birthday wishes/messages to Kuu on.
It starts 1:30 pm till the start of the show 6:30 pm.
Her team is going to give it to her after the show (maybe they're also setting it up in the hall for the show?).
Sounds like she doesn't know.
Info from her FC.

KarenPang 12th November 2018 03:20 PM

Happy birthday Kuu !

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Drz4vstVsAE2aiR.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...97119282663424

Lucky fans who'll be celebrating her birthday with her tomorrow at Kanagawa Kenmin Hall

Corvina 12th November 2018 06:00 PM

From her FCs:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/I0is9P.jpg

International fans should also be able to send her birthday messages through her global FC as soon as the 13th in their country begins.

KarenPang 13th November 2018 06:00 AM

Go to Kanagawa

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dr3FS8-U4AELTNU.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...22021126320128

Kuu's Instagram

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...83244136_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqHAJkFANrF/

Gustavopc 13th November 2018 06:04 AM

iirc she wore those high hells for the 3 SPLASH shooting (ECSTASY look) and even the pose is similar to the back pic :P

Happy bday queeeen :heart May your days keep on shining bright and be full of joy, love and music :heart

Corvina 13th November 2018 08:28 PM

Report from the live today with a bunch of pics:

https://mdpr.jp/music/detail/1804505

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/6I0BBM.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/IhweUw.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/d6wiYu.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/HnqM8g.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/3SERxv.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/oNBOaJ.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/6rVMPP.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/IgCVGK.jpg

Setlist for today and for the DVD recording:
Spoiler:

01 Dangerous
02 Pin Drop
03 IS THIS TRAP?〜ECSTASY〜TABOOメドレー
04 HAIRCUT
05 HOT HOT
06 会えなくなるくらいなら
07 愛のうた
08 恋のつぼみ〜I'll be there〜Somedayメドレー
09 CHANCES ALL
10 NEVER ENOUGH
11 OUTTA MY HEAD
12 WATCH OUT!! 〜DNA〜
13 ScREaM
14 HUSH
15 Guess Who Is Back
16 Ultraviolet
17 PARTY
18 LIT
ENCORE
19 Lady Go!
20 め組のひと
21 Work That
22 WIND
23 walk


The report includes spoilers for the show, so I put it in spoiler here as well:

Spoiler:

The show starts with her flying in from the top of the stage for Dangerous.
For HAIRCUT she changes her hair with wigs from long to short and also changing colour e.g. from blond to red several times, like the title of the song suggests. She also changes costumes here.
She then sings Ai no Uta in a white dress, followed by other old and new representative songs from her, presented in an unchanging singing voice and performance direction. In CHANCES ALL she's showing herself in 6 big vertical LED panels.
The first MC starts with Kuu saying that she's celebrating her 19th Anniversary on December 6th and her 36th birthday today. She's joking that there are so many numbers, that she can't remember all of them.
While saying that she gets shouts of "Congratulations" from the venue.
She then contemplates about her 20th Anniversary coming soon and that she's going to look back to see which life she walked so far.
After that Kuu introduces NEVER ENOUGH. She had something to say this year, so she packed it into a song and that is NEVER ENOUGH.
She feels that while making her own lives, creating songs and so on she wants to make people, her family and friends, to enjoy those more and more, to make them laugh at least.
This song has the meaning of "it is still not enough", which is also ocurring for other occasions in life before you finish something (so basically it represents the drive to go on). After that she's singing the song softly.
In the Encore she performs Megumi no Hito, a song she covered herself in 2010 and had created a big boom on TIK TOK with with more than 600k videos posted and more than 8 million views on youtube since that. The audience is dancing with her, uniting the whole hall.
In her second MC Birthday Eve is suddenly played and her staff surprises her with a chocolate birthday cake. Kuu thanks everybody with the words, that the only thing she wishes for is good health and blows the candles.
She promises her fans that she's going to focus on making songs, but will also continue to dance as long as her body moves (she literally says "Kumiko's body" here to emphasize, that as long as Kuu privately has good health the Kuu on stage is going to dance). At the end her fans are blessing her with a loud "Congratulations, Kuu-chan".
DNA Tour is Kuu's third consecutive hall tour, mobilizes around 80k people in 23 cities with 35 performances throughout the whole country and ends December 31st in Osaka with her first ever Countdown Live.
Today 23 songs were performed (12 for the first time in this tour) and 2,300 people were mobilized.

Here's some more info from Kinot on Baidu, who attended the show today:

For PARTY money bills were shot today, which wasn't done before on dates.
Here are pics:
https://imageshack.com/a/img923/8310/zcDinh.jpg
https://imageshack.com/a/img924/4260/234E6j.jpg
Apart from wishing for continuing health, he says Kuu told everyone that she recently always has cramps in her legs, rofl.

Corvina 13th November 2018 09:05 PM

I'm making a 2nd post, so that the first one won't get too long.

Max Matsuura was there today as he said:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/hGrEoJ.png

He says she had a lot of power and lots of laughter.
It was a cool and fun live for him.
You can see the fan banner in the background.

A better pic from the cake:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/Ddg1QS.png

Some birthday flowers from the venue:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/0OXIvV.png

TBS tweeted abotu showing footage from Kuu from today on tomorrow's morning show!!

https://twitter.com/TBShayadoki/stat...36599306907649

The short morning news reports:
https://mobile.twitter.com/_no2818/s...30175265153025

https://mobile.twitter.com/_no2818/s...48244662329344



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Xianghua 16th November 2018 04:44 AM

Kuu will perform at FNS Kayousai on December 5th.
https://www.fujitv.co.jp/FNS/

Darkifrit 16th November 2018 11:27 AM

Can’t wait to hear Ai no Uta live!

Corvina 16th November 2018 11:37 AM

More like Megumi no Hito -it's her hit from this year and Suzuki Masayuki is there as well. :P

KarenPang 16th November 2018 06:48 PM

From Twitter

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsIIMkfV4AAPCZu.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...21480585707520

Kuu's head in a Kloop paper cut off :dead2

kaled kalil 17th November 2018 04:48 AM

This one looks so much better than the one she was wearing before!

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/3SERxv.jpg

And I'm happy to see that Aenaku naru kurai nara was performed, the superior ballad won. I'm not here for Kokoro kara i love you.

I'm always happy when I see that she's performing at the FNS. At this point I always hope for a cute collaboration, her performance with Akiko Wada. The setlist for her will probably be Megumi no Hito and Ai no Uta, sadly.

Btw, I have to say that making an instagram account was one of the best things that she has done lately. She gets media coverage with random things (like changing hair color) and it's nice to see all her fashion. ♥

ALfromHELLSING 18th November 2018 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaled kalil (Post 3290706)
And I'm happy to see that Aenaku naru kurai nara was performed, the superior ballad won. I'm not here for Kokoro kara i love you.

I love both but I'd definitely pick Aenaku Naru Kurai Nara over kokoro kara i love u. It would be great if kokoro kara i love you was released as part of bonus pictures on DVD/Blu-ray.

As for her FNS Kayousai performance, she might perform something from AND or DNA instead of Ai no Uta. She did perform NEVER ENOUGH at WADA Fes, which was a pleasant surprise. I'll take anything over Ai no Uta & Butterfly, at the same time I'll take those two over Lick me.

tokyoxjapanxfan 18th November 2018 10:01 AM

That white dress is gorgeous
I wish she didn’t have yellow antennae hair though.

Corvina 19th November 2018 01:29 PM

Kuu got some coverage with avex releasing material for her birthday live in newspapers as well, not only at online sites.

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Interesting thing is, that those are all sports newspapers.
I guess she has a good stand with sports media and fans because of her engagement with Sagan Tosu, baseball and female wrestling.

Especially the last one is interesting.
The headline says " Megumi no Hito big streaming hit on Tik Tok - Koda Kumi gets popular again with 36".
And in the article it says that the rate of young fans, teens and tweens, at her lives increased, next to the old fans around 40 (in their 30s and 40s), especially women.
Great to hear confirmation about her gaining young fans.

I do wonder why avex keeps the more impressive performances of the tour under wraps. We only got footage of Dangerous, some ballads and end/encore songs. HAIRCUT, ScREaM and Outta My Head e.g. would show better why this tour is something to look forward to. Or also HOT HOT with the fans.
I suppose the thought is that they want to increase the interest for the DVD release by limiting those performances to the DVD (and maybe a TV broadcast).
But imo it would help more gathering interest if they showed snippets of those, so people will know what to expect. I mean, they did it in the past. Oh avex.

KarenPang 19th November 2018 04:28 PM

There was a heavy rain in Tokyo today

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsXIRMCU4AMkAhM.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...77091725332480

Kuu's Instagram

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...13894178_n.jpg

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...54088696_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXBU5vg7ss/

Only Kuu can wear a raincoat & still look so fashionable in it and the raincoat is red colour = win

ayumi_croatia 19th November 2018 06:27 PM

I love the raincoat, I just hate her current hair color - it looks dirty.

wednesday 20th November 2018 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayumi_croatia (Post 3290803)
I love the raincoat, I just hate her current hair color - it looks dirty.

I was gonna comment the same thing. It feels like she has had this colour forever, and I have disliked it since day one. I have been anxiously waiting for her to change it.

KarenPang 21st November 2018 08:15 AM

Kuu last night went to Tokyo Dome to watch Taylor Swift performed on the last date of her Reputation tour

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...18679562_n.jpg

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...24167576_n.jpg

Kuu posted the same photos via her Instagram & Twitter

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...45392616697856
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZ_834AWyg/

Corvina 21st November 2018 03:07 PM

Kuu is at #6 for Dam Karaoke's ranking of most sung artists for the now ending Heisei era:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/1dM3QH.png

Full list in romaji:
01. Ayumi Hamasaki
02. EXILE
03. Mr.Children
04. GLAY
05. Southern All Stars
06. Koda Kumi
07. Saburo Kitajima
08. Hibari Misora
09. B'z
10. Hiroshi Itsuki

For single songs Ai no Uta is at #49:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/PZmEb2.png

Full news:
https://www.dkkaraoke.co.jp/news/181121.html

DAM only started business in 1994, so the ranking is basically more of an all time best ranking for DAM.

oaristos 21st November 2018 10:19 PM

^ Thanks for posting! It reminds me that lot of Japanese people I met have told me "Yeah, I don't really listen to Koda Kumi... but I always sing Ai no Uta at the karaoke!" It's nice to see proof that the people in Japan really enjoy singing her songs :laugh

Also, did not expect to see Ayumi in the first place.

Corvina 22nd November 2018 04:54 PM

Kuu is going to be a guest for the next episode of Fuji TV's Timtetunnel show.
The theme is popular cover songs and if I undetstand it right, the guests will cover different songs of different artists. Megumi no Hito will probably be one of them.

Air date is 11/26.

https://www.fujitv.co.jp/timetunnel/

And she just made an Instagram post about it - it was recorded today:

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I love her look here!

KarenPang 22nd November 2018 07:00 PM

From Twitter

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsnF6C8UUAAl44z.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...00394988900353

Corvina 22nd November 2018 07:11 PM

Kuu with Takaaki Ishibashi, the main host of the show.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/msnxVg.png

She says it's been a while since she met him and that today was a lot of fun.

KarenPang 23rd November 2018 10:25 AM

Go to Yamanashi

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsqYyQTUUAAudsX.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...32256747397120

Kuu's Instagram

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...56803004_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqgp9gWAbQz/

Footages from the fanclub 3 DVDs edition of DNA has been uploaded online , inclusive of the 3rd DVD that has the Koda Kumi Fanclub Tour ~AND~ + DNA making of footages

Corvina 24th November 2018 02:18 PM

She's in the studio today and it looks like editing work for the DVD recording.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/CnVIE6.png

Hoping for an early January release.
End of December with the end of the tour would be great as well. :P

pedronekoi 24th November 2018 04:32 PM

So, guys... I met Kuu-chan today!!!!!! I'm still not believing this happened but here's a huge review about this unexpected highlight of my day.

I went to a gallery here in Tokyo today in a neighborhood that is very crowded and kinda of expensive, but the gallery is located in a very peaceful and calm street out of this chaos. After the gallery I decided to walk around and go to another gallery. On the way, there was no one on the street but me. At some point a minivan was leaving a building so I kinda of slowed my pace to let the van leave but it stayed at the same place. And then I noticed a men and a women walking on my direction, and the women was very stylish but at the time I looked at her she dropped something on the floor and got down to pick it up so I couldn't see her face. And then she stand up and bam... it was Koda Kumi. I recognized her immediately. I walked thru her and the guy (as they were talking) and I was just thinking "should I talk to her? or is it too invasive? weird?". I noticed that she was will full make up on and stuff like that so I assumed she was working so I thought that maybe she would be happy to see a foreigner acknowledging her work and telling her that he loves her music. So I decided to talk to her. So I just got back and said a very nervous "Koda Kumi?" and then she replied - in english - with a surprised "Hello!". And after that I just said that I love her music and that I was very surprised to meet her. And she asked me where I was from, and I said "Brazil" and she gave me a surprised look, shaked my hand, said bye and entered the van. And I just died. lol

This was the most random thing that ever happened in my life so far. I wish I could took a picture but that could be too invasive.

jiarongisme 24th November 2018 05:44 PM

She's honestly so sweet for even saying hello to you! I reckon a lot of celebrities wouldn't do that.

jean-baptiste 24th November 2018 10:39 PM

That’s an awesome story, pedronekoi! I would’ve died.

Xianghua 24th November 2018 10:44 PM

Amazing experience, Pedronekoi! Once in a lifetime:love

~angel*ayumi~ 24th November 2018 11:41 PM

awwww she is so sweet *_*

Marurosu 24th November 2018 11:51 PM

Amazing!!! I'm jealous!!! Congratulations!

KarenPang 25th November 2018 09:15 AM

2 more photos from tomorrow's episode of Ishibashi Takaaki no Time Tunnel

https://i.postimg.cc/9XSfZjsq/timetu...ixw-750-lt.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/L618VbMQ/timetu...ixw-750-lt.jpg

https://natalie.mu/music/news/309344

Every Little Thing's guitarist Ito Ichiro & talento Mitz Mangrove will also appear on the episode with Kuu

This's not the 1st time Kuu crossed paths with Ishibashi Takaaki as he used to host Utaban with ex SMAP's Nakai which Kuu appeared on the show years ago

Talk wise , Kuu will talk about the impact that was felt when she released her cover of Cutie Honey

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Go to Tochigi

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ds0wvPcV4AA__YK.jpg:small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...62279888498688

Kuu's Instagram

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...52466322_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bql14LiARRa/

Kuu's footwear :love . The boots she's wearing is YELLO - https://www.yelloshoes.com/

Kuu also talked about working on the AND tour editing in the studio yesterday

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...07531549_n.jpg

https://scontent-sin6-1.cdninstagram...77365651_n.jpg

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqkM6PEgvFv/

The mixing recording engineer who was in the studios with Kuu yesterday , his name is Yama Doi and Kuu said she has worked with him for more than 15 years

Corvina 25th November 2018 01:19 PM

Mitsu Mangrove is the co-host of the show.

Kuu is tagging both tours, AND and DNA, in the post, so another hint for them to be released together? ?_?
Kuu is commenting/answering comments on that post again, it's so nice.

@Pedronekoi, that's awesome, congrats!

Xianghua 25th November 2018 10:33 PM

Ayu also wore those boots not too long ago, but they were short.
That brand is getting lots of endorsements lately!

adantatu2 26th November 2018 06:25 AM

So happy for you Pedro !!

mi|kshake 27th November 2018 03:01 AM

OMG that is amazing pedronekoi ! Congratulations!

kaled kalil 27th November 2018 06:30 AM

That was awesome, Nekoi!

The Ishibashi Takaaki no Time Tunnel episode is available on JPS, for those who cares. It seems to be an interesting interview, she talks about cover albums from different artists and her both albums as well.

I do hope this sparkles something in her to do another cover album, I really love Eternity and Color The Cover. ♥

Diva_br 27th November 2018 07:50 AM

Yeah, another cover album would be great :3

KuuXAyu-fan 27th November 2018 09:17 AM

Awesome story pedronekoi!

I really wonder what kind of music release we'll see in 2019. All Kuu has been posting about is the DNA/AND DVD release. Wonder if 2019 could become another 2016 with no new music and just a new tour.

Corvina 27th November 2018 12:12 PM

I wonder that, too.
Everything after her 15th Anniversary has been in double concepts with identity being her main theme.

Summer of Love/ Winter of Love
W FACE ~inside~/ W FACE ~outside~
AND/ DNA

So is she going to do another one next year to close the 5 year cycle till her 20th Anniversary?
I can also see her starting to celebrate her 20th Anni next year earlier than December already like she did with her 15th Anni.


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