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Gustavopc 6th September 2022 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveGeniuses (Post 3353030)
I had a friend tell me that Kuu's working on yet another single right now. Can anyone confirm this?

Well, you can say so lol I didnt see her state that directly but it has been announced she will sing the theme song for Kamen Rider Geats alongside Shonan no Kaze. It's name is Trust・Last, and it was composed by Kenji, but we only got a lq preview with people talking over it so far... hope it gets a proper release soon.

Other than that, she was in the studio a lot during July and early August, but she seems to be on some kind of summer break these days. Guess she'll be announcing stuff soon!

Also, there was a rumour around twitter about a concert on her 40th birthday, iirc there was an arena/hall (?) which had the date reserved for Kumi according to its website. But I dont remember the details and the tweet got deleted :P

Corvina 10th September 2022 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3353119)
Also, there was a rumour around twitter about a concert on her 40th birthday, iirc there was an arena/hall (?) which had the date reserved for Kumi according to its website. But I dont remember the details and the tweet got deleted :P

It's two dates: One is the new Ariake arena, which was built for the Olympics and just opened for general events this August.
The other is Budokan.
No official announcement yet, which is probably the reason the fan deleted it again. Her Japanese fans are pretty strict with that.

Here is the event site wih the dates, it's still there.
KODA KUMI SPECIAL SHOWCASE 2022 - 13th November
https://www.livebu.com/event/453464
KODA KUMI SPECIAL SHOWCASE 2022 - 2nd December
https://www.livebu.com/event/453462

We will see if it is going to be true.
Kuu did tease another event around her anniversary date this year.

SKYia 10th September 2022 02:14 PM

I'm watching Love & Songs 2022 and it's so good, I wasn't that much into the new album but the new songs sound so much better live, I also watched the Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 but even though it was nice it kinda lacked the energy. I never managed to finish watching the 20th anniversary concert so Love & Songs 2022 is first since re(live) 2019 that I can fully enjoy.

KarenPang 19th September 2022 09:13 AM

Kuu today performed at Kishidan Banpaku 2022

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fc_aQ0la...jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fc_wlB3a...jpg&name=small

Setlist

01. Cutie Honey
02. IS THIS TRAP?
03. DO ME
04. WIND
05. Ai no Uta
06. Megumi no Hito (Rats & Star)
07. LOADED Feat Sean Paul
08. OMG
09. BE MY BABY (COMPLEX)

More pics

https://www.kishidanbanpaku.com/2022...l.html?id=5470
https://twitter.com/LINEMUSIC_JP/sta...40924451094534

KarenPang 19th September 2022 02:26 PM

Kuu with Kishidan

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

https://twitter.com/officialbanpaku/...61250383831042

_dandy_ 25th September 2022 03:48 PM

So...I just happened to come across this random person's video on YouTube showing bits of Kuu's show in Montreal back in early August. First I heard of it (late September).

I honestly don't know what to think. WTF kind of promotion is that? I would've killed to have been there; I'm barely 2 hours away from Montreal. Someone explain to me the logic behind this whole "keeping it a secret" thing. I was rather annoyed (to put it mildly) not to have heard of this until now.

KarenPang 25th September 2022 04:52 PM

^ A few months ago Kuu went to France , London & Canada to perform as part of blank paper

blank paper is a collaboration between her & BACK-ON which her husband Kenji is in the band

I have no idea why up to now avex don't want to outright promote blank paper but if you're in the know in Kuu's fandom then blank paper is something that has been going on for a while

Then again when blank paper performed overseas , they did performed a few Kuu songs other than original band material but even with the rather over the top disguise , it's quite obvious it's Kuu , vocals wise x)

KarenPang 1st October 2022 04:10 AM

KODA KUMI 21ST→22ND ANNIVERSARY EVENT will take place on 6th Dec (Kuu's debut date) at Tokyo Dome City Hall

https://i.postimg.cc/43PQLy5W/f2a68d...70ec69596b.jpg

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...45033371095042

Gustavopc 3rd October 2022 03:36 PM

I'm quite excited about this concert, hopefully there will be a new release around it so she can promote it! Would love a new EP with Trust Last, Winds, It's K Magic and some other songs, or even a new cover album~ I'm always down for those!

abestfah 25th October 2022 02:48 AM

Oh, nothing updated almost a month ��

ILoveGeniuses 25th October 2022 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abestfah (Post 3353969)
Oh, nothing updated almost a month ��

I recently saw some new pictures of her wearing a new hat with the new Anniversary concert logo on it teasing about new merchandise for that. Plus some photos of her working on planning for the show but that's all I've seen or heard that's new.

Gustavopc 25th October 2022 07:28 PM

Yeah, she's been pretty quiet on official releases...

She teased a new song on insta, saying she finished recording a song she wanted to record for quite some time already, which makes me think it's either a cover or a collab. But since she was also at her home studio, a cover seems more likely to me.

And also on instagram, she said she did a lot of shooting these days, with many sides of "Koda Kumi" being shot, but we don't know if it's music related, and if by "shooting" she meant pics or videos. But she did imply she'll announce it at the anniversary live, so I guess until there we won't have much news from her? Hope Trust Last gets a proper release soon as well.

ILoveGeniuses 25th October 2022 08:07 PM

Honestly I'm hoping for her next studio album by end of the year. Btw, is "It's K Magic" an official song?

Also I know I'm probably in the minority, but I'm not getting into "Trust Last".

Gustavopc 25th October 2022 09:59 PM

I am not either, I hope a full version make it sound less chaotic, seems like chunks of the song were chopped off. But then the song might as well be like that in the end...

And I see It's K Magic as an official song, just with no release plans like Bring It On which was performed live for years before getting a studio version.

ILoveGeniuses 1st November 2022 03:22 PM

I dunno if anyone already saw, but the new merchandise is announced and on mu-mo for preorder. I already preordered the long sleeve tee, bomber jacket, bucket hat and neck warmer for myself. :heart
I wanted that light up neon sign too :luv2 but too expensive for my budget. LOL

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/goods/detail.php?id=1002073

Gustavopc 4th November 2022 06:07 PM

I love the colors for these goodies, finally we are getting more than just black and white hahahah Hope this also applies to whatever shooting she was doing these days and the covers/sleeves of upcoming releases. Such a looong way until December 6th, hopefully we'll get something until there.

KarenPang 12th November 2022 03:54 PM

Happy birthday Kuu

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

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...45732980318208

:spazzed

KarenPang 13th November 2022 05:14 AM

Once again a very happy birthday to Kuu !

2 news announcement today

1) New song - Change my future

Will be used as the theme song to promote the upcoming new movie , Kamen Rider Geats × Revice: Movie Battle Royale

Kamen Rider Geats × Revice: Movie Battle Royale will open in Japan's cinemas on 23rd Dec

https://natalie.mu/music/news/501159

2) New joint music & video release - WINGS

Release - 18th Jan 2023

https://i.postimg.cc/MHGZrrKB/007ef7...e3a78a015b.jpg

4 versions

- 2 non fanclub versions -- CD + DVD & CD + Blu-ray | 5,500 Yen each

DVD

https://i.postimg.cc/htVnMqbw/WINGS-CDDVD.jpg

Blu-ray

https://i.postimg.cc/kX09x58K/WINGS-CDBluray.jpg

- 2 fanclub versions -- CD + 2 DVDs & CD + Blu-ray | 11,000 Yen each

Fanclub version includes photobook

https://i.postimg.cc/hvJWmFt2/WINGS-FC.jpg

CD (Same for all)

- 5 songs in total , including Wings & It's "K" magic
- The other 3 song titles not confirmed yet

Bonus item

Non fanclub version

- Postcard A (Others)
- Postcard B (HMV)

Fanclub version

- Not mentioned yet

Video contents

Non fanclub version

- billboard classics KODA KUMI Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 @ festival hall (edit ver.)
- billboard classics KODA KUMI Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 selective footages

Fanclub version

DVD

1st DVD

- billboard classics KODA KUMI Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 @ festival hall (full ver.)

2nd DVD

- Wings PV
- Title tbc PV
- Behind The Scenes -WINGS-

For Blu-ray , all footages are in 1 disc

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/discogra...?c=&id=1019493

O_O

CeReSu 13th November 2022 08:40 AM

Very interesting ! Covers for Wings are really beautiful !

Isicio 13th November 2022 11:20 AM

Excited!!

The preorder is up on Yesasia:

https://www.yesasia.com/global/wings...0-en/info.html

But nothing in cdjapan

KarenPang 16th November 2022 08:06 AM

2022 FNS Kayousai will take place on 7th & 14th Dec

Kuu will perform on 7th Dec

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...55743102357504

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fhn-E-Ta...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/fns_kayousai/sta...23478435237889

No word for now what Kuu will perform but considering Aoi Shouta & Mizuki Nana are also performing on the same day as her , maybe either 1 will perform together with Kuu again ?

If not maybe with Kudo Shizuka ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isicio (Post 3354289)

But nothing in cdjapan

I emailed CDJapan today & no surprises their response is that avex is not allowing WINGS to be sold overseas

~_~

Isicio 16th November 2022 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarenPang (Post 3354371)


I emailed CDJapan today & no surprises their response is that avex is not allowing WINGS to be sold overseas

~_~

But the same thing happen with the BEST 2000-2020 and they put it on sale finally.

Anyway if Yesasia have the album for sale overseas, why not CDJapan?

I hope they will put for preorder in the future.

Gustavopc 16th November 2022 02:43 PM

Excited about the WINGS physical release, I might get the mu-mo version cause a friend will be in Japan this January... I just hope it will still be up for pre-orders when we know the address he'll be staying at :P

Also glad she'll be again at FNS, I always love her performances there especially when she is singing with other artists. Would love to see her performing Blue Velvet with Kudo Shizuka, and maybe they can also sing Ai no uta or another song of hers? Or even a duet with ayu *dreaming too much*

KarenPang 16th November 2022 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isicio (Post 3354389)
Anyway if Yesasia have the album for sale overseas, why not CDJapan?

I hope they will put for preorder in the future.

I don't know because the final decision lies with avex . It's not for Neowing/CDJapan to say why they can or cannot sell , they're just the distributor

It's the same with YesAsia & also HMV Japan (which I did received the order email from them about WINGS last Sun)

I'm on the fence in getting WINGS via mu-mo especially since I downloaded the full billboard classics KODA KUMI Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 that WOWOW aired on Aug & it probably be the same concert included in the physical release

Also charging 11,000 Yen for the fanclub version of WINGS doesn't felt it's worth the price

Anyway , this's not the 1st time Kuu made her PVs fanclub exclusive which eventually were re-included in her studio album too

Even the non fanclub version of WINGS is not cheap either . 5,500 Yen is a studio album release price & both non fanclub versions of heart are + angel / monsteR 2 CDs & DVD are sold for 6,600 Yen each

Let alone I'm sure the other 4 songs in WINGS will be available digitally

avex has been losing $ the last few years which their financial situation worsen further when the pandemic happened & for them to do the whole 'cannot allow overseas customers to buy their artistes' releases' , it's ironic to say the least

Gustavopc 16th November 2022 09:09 PM

The FC version also comes in a special package and includes a photobook, so it's not like the extra bucks are only for the rest of the symphonic concert. And yeah the concert is the same one that aired but probably it'll have a different edition? Usually the TV versions and their final releases have some differences and fixing (even tho this one doesnt need fixes at all lol)

visionfactory 17th November 2022 05:12 AM

Why they do this I don't get it, fans will buy it anyway from a japanese proxy

KarenPang 17th November 2022 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3354395)
The FC version also comes in a special package and includes a photobook, so it's not like the extra bucks are only for the rest of the symphonic concert. And yeah the concert is the same one that aired but probably it'll have a different edition? Usually the TV versions and their final releases have some differences and fixing (even tho this one doesnt need fixes at all lol)

I wouldn't say different version but at least the WOWOW watermark wouldn't be present in the concert file

And also the editing but as to how different or similar it will be edited it's hard to tell for now

Anyway Kuu is not the only artiste that's facing this issue ie. including more contents in her fanclub releases

Others are also in the same plight as her & this seems to increase more after the pandemic happened

Prior to that , avex could have invested in other artistes instead of relying on Ayu , Kuu , LDH to try to stop financial bleeding from happening

I'm sure billboard classics KODA KUMI Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 could have been a standalone release but I guess avex has other plans :s

kotora 17th November 2022 07:23 AM

ayu and koda preform at the same night?

iconic.

KarenPang 24th November 2022 03:33 AM

Kuu will sing Ai no Uta together with NEWS' Masuda on 2022 FNS Kayousai Day 1

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiQo60la...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/fns_kayousai/sta...22585189572623

Gustavopc 24th November 2022 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3354391)
Also glad she'll be again at FNS, I always love her performances there especially when she is singing with other artists. Would love to see her performing Blue Velvet with Kudo Shizuka, and maybe they can also sing Ai no uta or another song of hers? Or even a duet with ayu *dreaming too much*

Yeah, time to wake up bb

KarenPang 30th November 2022 03:28 AM

Next Tue is Kuu's 22nd anniversary

A special online event will be held next Tue & it will be streamed online in various websites

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...88353289560064

KarenPang 1st December 2022 05:46 AM

BEST ~winter selection~

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...leeDoAw2btBM6E

Corvina 4th December 2022 12:00 PM

Kuu's set from the Kishidan Banpaku festival from September was partly aired yesterday.

Setlist:
キューティーハニー
(IS THIS TRAP?)
DO ME
WIND
(愛のうた)
め組のひと
(LOADED)
OMG
BE MY BABY

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ne...card.all.click

Big thanks to KyuLeon for sharing!


Quote:

Originally Posted by KarenPang (Post 3354858)
Next Tue is Kuu's 22nd anniversary

A special online event will be held next Tue & it will be streamed online in various websites

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...88353289560064

It's her anni live at Toyko Dome City Hall that will be streamed live at LINE Live Viewing.
But as you need a LINE account with a Japanese number, it's not available outside of Japan.

KarenPang 5th December 2022 10:55 AM

2022 FNS Kayousai video commentary featuring Kuu

https://twitter.com/fns_kayousai/sta...16567537025024

KarenPang 6th December 2022 06:45 AM

Happy 22nd anniversary Kuu

Today made available digitally - live audio tracks from KODA KUMI Love & Songs 2022

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjOS9kSV...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...84030127689728

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/discogra...?c=&id=1019526

sitara 6th December 2022 09:53 AM

^ very nice! :)

apropos: does anybody have the "love and songs 22" concert to share?
I would appreciate it greatly! :)

KarenPang 6th December 2022 01:04 PM

WINGS finalised tracklist

CD (same for both fanclub & non fanclub versions)

1) Wings
2) Hello Yesterday
3) BLACK WINGS [Interlude]
4) Trigger
5) Heaven Tonight
6) It's "K" magic

Hello Yesterday ; chosen to promote the BS Premium/BS4K Premium drama Warera ga Paradise

DVD / Blu-ray

Non fanclub

billboard classics KODA KUMI Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 @festival hall(edit ver.)

1) Bow Wow
2) Ai no Uta
3) 100 no Kodoku Tachi e
4) Koi no Tsubomi -A Cup Of Milk Tea Bossa Nova Version ver.-
5) you
6) WALK OF MY LIFE
7) You're So Beautiful
8) Butterfly

Fanclub

billboard classics KODA KUMI Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 @festival hall(full ver.)

Spoiler:
1) Bow Wow
2) TABOO

MC

3) Bassline

MC

4) Swallowtail Butterfly ~Ai no Uta~ (Yen Town Band)
5) Ai no Uta
6) 100 no Kodoku Tachi e
7) NO ME WITHOUT YOU

Intermission

8) Koi no Tsubomi -A Cup Of Milk Tea Bossa Nova Version-
9) Someday

MC

10) 1000 no Kotoba
11) you
12) WALK OF MY LIFE
13) You’re So Beautiful
14) Butterfly

MC

15) Alive
16) Through the sky

MC


+

- Wings -Music Video-
- Trigger -Music Video-
- Behind The Scenes -WINGS-

DVD - 1st DVD contains the full concert & the 2nd DVD contains the PV and PV making footages

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1104659
https://rhythmzone.net/koda/discogra...?c=&id=1019493

KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2023 ~angeL&monsteR~

- Hall tour
- Will take place from March to July
- The new tour will promote both angeL & monsteR and heart
- Kuu will perform 2x on the same day with 2 different concepts ie. monsteR & angeL version

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1104641

Goods for the new tour already can be preordered online now until this Sun

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1104634

Gustavopc 6th December 2022 02:58 PM

So happy with everything, from the live album to all these announcements!! I feel like this tour will be what W FACE wish it had been hahahah

Ashen Twilight 6th December 2022 11:47 PM

Such a good fan club edition! Excited about that!

Not super glad about her doing Ai no Uta again. I’d be happy if she did you like back in 2020. I loved that and innocent starter that she did with Nana Mizuki. Or another one of her many winter songs. Or a medley like Ayu likes to do.

KarenPang 7th December 2022 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sitara (Post 3354972)

apropos: does anybody have the "love and songs 22" concert to share?
I would appreciate it greatly! :)

You can watch Love & Songs 2022 via

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1oa411n7dw/

or

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1bD4y1q7Dj/

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Tonight's 2022 FNS Kayousai Day 1 performance schedule

https://www.fujitv.co.jp/FNS/table1.html

Ai no Uta has definitely been over performed to death . However NEWS' Masuda is 1 of the best vocally in J&A so I'm sure he will do just fine when he sings it with Kuu tonight

CeReSu 7th December 2022 09:54 AM

So excited about the new album and tour !!

abestfah 7th December 2022 11:12 AM

1. I am happy to know Wings will have interlude and would be happier if there would be also Introduction. Kumi never disappoints me on them.

2. Not sure if I should be happy 2 lives on the day, it would be happy for fans who can spend whole day with her but care about her health. After re(live), her voice seems to be damaged a lot.

3. Is there setlist for her anniversary live?

KarenPang 7th December 2022 12:02 PM

2022 FNS Kayousai Day 1 is currently ongoing

Video commentary featuring Kuu & NEWS' Masuda

https://twitter.com/fns_kayousai/sta...60118889463808

===

Taken last night at Tokyo Dome City Hall

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjTPx-sa...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...32229023563776

GYAO! will stream yesterday's KODA KUMI 21ST→22ND ANNIVERSARY EVENT from next Tue until 31st Jan 2023

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1104632

Yesterday's setlist

https://www.livefans.jp/events/1476805

Also , a fan app that Kuu created will materialise soon

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...05931349856256

ILoveGeniuses 7th December 2022 06:20 PM

I really love the koda gumi kanji thing on the new merchandise. Such a cool throwback to when she had it on a ton of her merchandise back in the day. Already preordered a couple shirts and the bath towel. :D

Gustavopc 7th December 2022 06:55 PM

^ I thought the same! So tempted to buying the towel and shirt, but I also loved the other regular shirts and wont be able to afford all of that PLUS the mini album lol

KarenPang 8th December 2022 04:05 AM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjbWOC9U...jpg&name=small

Badass

CeReSu 8th December 2022 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarenPang (Post 3355048)

LOVE IT !!! :luv2

ILoveGeniuses 8th December 2022 08:45 AM

^OMG!! Absolutely LOVE!! Especially Devil Kuu!! :heart

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3355035)
^ I thought the same! So tempted to buying the towel and shirt, but I also loved the other regular shirts and wont be able to afford all of that PLUS the mini album lol

Have you preordered the mini album yet? I've already preordered the CD+Bluray FC edition myself. Hope you can get all you want too. :heart

KarenPang 8th December 2022 10:27 AM

KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2023 ~angeL&monsteR~ video teaser

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...94234927579143

Day performance - monsteR ; Cool monsteR
Night performance - angeL ; Happy angeL

Fanclub members can start balloting for the new tour's tickets from next Mon onwards until 20th Dec

3 different categories

1) Attend either monsteR or angeL theme concert

9,900 Yen each

2) Attend both monsteR or angeL theme concerts on the same day ; day pass ish ticket

18,700 Yen for 2 tickets instead of paying 9,900 Yen for each separate concert

3) Attend both monsteR or angeL theme concerts on the same day ; day pass ish ticket & goods

19,800 Yen

Cost include 1 good . Choice of either

Tumblr (360ml)

https://i.postimg.cc/L5D3KDpN/49db24...1768549765.jpg

or

Cap

https://i.postimg.cc/c1Bmnxnw/53fd60...176c7af551.jpg

-- 1 item given per each day pass ticket purchase package

-- The cap & tumblr will be given to fanclub members at the physical concert venue(s) ; no advance delivery will be made for either items before the tour begins

-- This option is only available for 1st round of fanclub balloting . For now it's not known if this will be extended to another round of fanclub ticket balloting

Also ,

Ticket issued are physical tickets , not digital

A different photo of Kuu will be used for each ticket in each concert / concert date

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1104694

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CDJapan has finally open preorders for the non fanclub versions of WINGS joint music & concert release

https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/RZ...rod-RZCD-77664

Lee^ChaN 8th December 2022 11:12 AM

Hey ya!
Really long time no see.. ����

I'm planning on entering the lottery for 1st or 2nd of July of Tokyo date. Anyone else plans to go?

Gustavopc 8th December 2022 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveGeniuses (Post 3355056)
Have you preordered the mini album yet? I've already preordered the CD+Bluray FC edition myself. Hope you can get all you want too. :heart

I just received some bad news and won't be able to spend my money anymore x( I am glad I didnt preorder it when it was announced, I would regret it now lol Hopefully things will improve till next year and those stuff are still up for sale

ILoveGeniuses 9th December 2022 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3355063)
I just received some bad news and won't be able to spend my money anymore x( I am glad I didnt preorder it when it was announced, I would regret it now lol Hopefully things will improve till next year and those stuff are still up for sale

Ah that sucks. Hope things get better soon. :heart

@KarenPang That twitter link isn't working right for me. Is there anywhere else to see the teaser?

KarenPang 9th December 2022 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveGeniuses (Post 3355070)

@KarenPang That twitter link isn't working right for me. Is there anywhere else to see the teaser?

Oh sorry I didn't know the Twitter link is broken

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...99795182198784

Much as I want to buy the non fanclub version of WINGS to support Kuu , I will not do so

Especially since I already have the full billboard classics KODA KUMI Premium Symphonic Concert 2022 file that WOWOW aired back in Aug

Would have been nice if avex included backstage or behind the scene footages for it but no such luck

And chances are both Wings & Trigger PVs will be included in a future studio album of hers just like what happened to SUMMER OF '21 , Dance In The Rain & MONEY IN MY BAG but if that didn't happen , I'll be really surprised

Gustavopc 9th December 2022 12:50 PM

I don't think those will be on an album cause it's not being marketed as a single. Sometimes avex turns mini's into singles and put the tracks on albums afterwards, but Kuu didnt do that before, so I don't expect it now...

I was tempted on getting the FC version more cause of the poster and two photobooks bonus, to me those are even more interesting than the show cause as you said it's already aired and I have it on my hard drive :P

voltron 9th December 2022 12:53 PM

Are they selling tickets to the international FC for this one?

ILoveGeniuses 9th December 2022 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voltron (Post 3355091)
Are they selling tickets to the international FC for this one?

Yes they are. They did so with the 22nd Anniversary show too. My friend is planning to apply for tickets for this angeL+monsteR Tour.

_________________________________________

Btw, does anyone know if it's possible to get the monster Kuu image in textless Large HQ?

voltron 9th December 2022 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveGeniuses (Post 3355093)
Yes they are. They did so with the 22nd Anniversary show too. My friend is planning to apply for tickets for this angeL+monsteR Tour.

_________________________________________

Btw, does anyone know if it's possible to get the monster Kuu image in textless Large HQ?

Thanks! Sometimes the global FC communications aren't that great, so happy to hear this!

ILoveGeniuses 9th December 2022 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron (Post 3355095)
Thanks! Sometimes the global FC communications aren't that great, so happy to hear this!

Yw. Just keep in mind that Japan still has all the extra covid rules in place, so you will need to review them before you can go. I also know that to go to Japan you either need to do a COVID test or have at least 3 covid shots to enter the country.

Corvina 9th December 2022 04:42 PM

Afaik they don't sell tickets at the global FC this time.
Don't know why cause they did again for the anni live as Japan is open for tourists again. Maxbe becsuse of the extra regulations.
Though tickets are hard to get anyway.

EDIT:
We don't know for sure, but I assume we will get some kind of live stream again. With the anni live we had the number of people, who bought a ticket and watched (around 63k).
That's a nice number and explains why we got a (paid) live stream for pretty much everything she did in recent years.
I mean, she does make some millions with the streams alone.
So with the limited amount of tickets for this tour, it's reasonable to expect this again, I think.

Only question is with what service.... after avex closed their own service (mu-mo streaming), she changed with every stream.
We talked on the Discord about it and KyuLeon counted 17 different streaming services for her tours and special performances!

sitara 10th December 2022 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarenPang (Post 3354983)
You can watch Love & Songs 2022 via

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1oa411n7dw/

:love thank you so much!!!

abestfah 12th December 2022 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ILoveGeniuses (Post 3355093)
Yes they are. They did so with the 22nd Anniversary show too. My friend is planning to apply for tickets for this angeL+monsteR Tour.

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Btw, does anyone know if it's possible to get the monster Kuu image in textless Large HQ?

Do you think if it's possible to get the ticket on site?

I remember W face tour. I was in Japan and could buy the ticket at Family Mart a day before Hiroshima round. Besides, I saw the ticket booth outside the hall too. My seat was at the third floor, far but didn't mind because the venue was not that big as well.

I am planning about this tour in March at Osaka, but just want to make sure about the ticket.

Corvina 12th December 2022 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by abestfah (Post 3355144)
Do you think if it's possible to get the ticket on site?

I remember W face tour. I was in Japan and could buy the ticket at Family Mart a day before Hiroshima round. Besides, I saw the ticket booth outside the hall too. My seat was at the third floor, far but didn't mind because the venue was not that big as well.

I am planning about this tour in March at Osaka, but just want to make sure about the ticket.

That's very unlikely.
This hall tour is much shorter than W FACE, which had 60 dates.

abestfah 13th December 2022 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Corvina (Post 3355149)
That's very unlikely.
This hall tour is much shorter than W FACE, which had 60 dates.

So, do you know if I have my friend there but she is not a fan of Kumi, is there general public sale for this tour? I mean can my friend just go to the supermarket and buy it with the machine?

KarenPang 13th December 2022 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abestfah (Post 3355160)
So, do you know if I have my friend there but she is not a fan of Kumi, is there general public sale for this tour? I mean can my friend just go to the supermarket and buy it with the machine?

You have to wait until the fanclub finish the ticket balloting then you will know whether will there be any leftover tickets to be sold to the general public

That wouldn't happen anytime soon

Fanclub ticket balloting for KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2023 ~angeL&monsteR~ will close next Tue night

abestfah 16th December 2022 05:39 AM

Do you know if I cannot attend concert because I cannot get the ticket, will I be able to buy tour merches at the venue?

I already planned to visit Fukuoka in May. Hopefully, I can ask my friend in Japan to help me get the public sale ticket after ticket balloting will close next Tue night.

Corvina 16th December 2022 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abestfah (Post 3355202)
Do you know if I cannot attend concert because I cannot get the ticket, will I be able to buy tour merches at the venue?

I already planned to visit Fukuoka in May. Hopefully, I can ask my friend in Japan to help me get the public sale ticket after ticket balloting will close next Tue night.

This now is only the first Koda Gumi ticket round.
There will be one for playroom after that (and hopefully for the global FC, too) and usually there are 2nd rounds for all her FCs if there are tickets left.
Only after that will be a regular ticket sale.

KarenPang 16th December 2022 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abestfah (Post 3355202)
Do you know if I cannot attend concert because I cannot get the ticket, will I be able to buy tour merches at the venue?

I already planned to visit Fukuoka in May. Hopefully, I can ask my friend in Japan to help me get the public sale ticket after ticket balloting will close next Tue night.

For tour goods , only if it's stated upfront

If not , you most definitely can buy the tour goods at the concert venue despite having no concert ticket on hand

However since fans could preorder the tour goods online , there's a possibility certain items will not be sold at the concert venue due to overwhelming demand

As for buying concert tickets via the general sale , you have to wait until all the fanclub ticket balloting is over then you see if there're any leftover tickets available

Right now it's still hard to tell if you can do that or not

abestfah 17th December 2022 01:19 AM

Thank you for all answers to my post from everybody :)

KarenPang 22nd December 2022 03:25 PM

Change my future is now available digitally

The digital release date of Change my future coincides with the movie release of Kamen Rider Geats × Revice: Movie Battle Royale

Kuu wrote Change my future

https://i.ibb.co/Dr6rtHn/Change-my-future.jpg

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1105071

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...42675240370178

Ashen Twilight 22nd December 2022 08:02 PM

Love the new song! Very chill in the same vein as Wings which I am digging lately. Curious as to why this just wasn’t included on the EP.

Gustavopc 22nd December 2022 09:06 PM

Trust Last from the Kamen Rider series also didnt make it to the EP, I guess they'll be released later on in a full album? Or maybe another EP with a different theme... Would be cool to see a summer release~

Ashen Twilight 22nd December 2022 10:30 PM

That true. I hope more comes out with blank paper as well! Their latest song is also pretty good!

https://youtu.be/hXk0s3U44lk

KarenPang 23rd December 2022 12:08 PM

WINGS PV preview teaser

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...58320934948871

Oh wow

And Change your future is great , so different just like WINGS but in a good way

Gustavopc 23rd December 2022 12:28 PM

I am so mad that blank paper catalogue is still so small... what are they even waiting for? They toured across the ocean already and yet nothing came out after it... Hope this doesnt turn into a shelved project :(

KarenPang 24th December 2022 08:39 AM

At the local Welcia-BHG

https://i.postimg.cc/qMzdV0tM/IMG20221224162354.jpg

To say I was shocked when I saw that is an understatement

xD

KarenPang 25th December 2022 03:01 AM

3 news update , all Kamen Rider related

1) Trust・Last (Koda Kumi x Shonan no Kaze)

Will be released physically on 8th March

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fkpko59U...jpg&name=small

- CD only
- CD + Blu-ray
- CD + toy

CD tracklist (not finalised yet) same for all 3 versions ie.

・Trust・Last
・Change my future
・Trust・Last(TV size)
・Trust・Last(Instrumental)
・Change my future(Instrumental)

The Blu-ray will only include Trust・Last PV

https://twitter.com/134r_official/st...09576782831616
https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...21281906987011

2) Superhero Festival KAMEN RIDER × SUPER SENTAI LIVE & SHOW 2023

Will take place on 9th Feb at Yokohama Arena

Shonan no Kaze & Kuu will appeared at the event alongside with other artistes

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkyTb-4a...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/134r_official/st...17008267542529
https://twitter.com/Toei_ChoEiyusai/...17077117218816

3) Kamen Rider Geats × Revice: Movie Battle Royale movie release event

Happened yesterday & Kuu attended

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

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

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

https://twitter.com/krGEATS_toei/sta...17086571155458

minkAYuko 25th December 2022 06:13 AM

Ku looks SO DAMN GOOD!

SKYia 25th December 2022 03:31 PM

Change my future is so good, I miss songs like that, her vocal is so delicate especially at the beginning, insta love.

Gustavopc 26th December 2022 05:29 PM

Change my future is totally different from what I was expecting lol Thought it's be anisong-like or just rockish, but it's a nice chill pop tune. A pity it won't be on WINGS (cause tbh I dont feel like buying trust last lol)

Corvina 28th December 2022 09:40 AM

There's now a ticket round for the global Koda Gumi together with the one for playroom for people interested!

Change my future is such an amazing song. And unexpected, the way it is. Indeed a big surprise considering what it's the theme song for.
The single is probably going to be her best charting release in a long time, doing well on amazon and Co.

KarenPang 29th December 2022 01:22 PM

KODA KUMI 21ST → 22ND ANNIVERSARY EVENT

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1LP411T7tR/

KarenPang 30th December 2022 12:10 PM

Trigger PV preview

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...95167200247809

abestfah 31st December 2022 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarenPang (Post 3355652)

This is the first song in years (probably after killer monster) that I like at first time I listen to it

Gustavopc 2nd January 2023 03:17 PM

Trigger sounds so well-produced, the instrumental sounds really deep and complex. Let's hope it doesn't turn into a mess at some moment later on :P

KarenPang 3rd January 2023 04:34 PM

WINGS external bonus items

Non fanclub version(s)

Postcard A

https://i.postimg.cc/wvD8yST0/53ab0f...90d86cc8b2.jpg

Postcard B (only HMV Japan is giving this away)

https://i.postimg.cc/7hDvgm5D/bcd78c...90d90b87f6.jpg

Fanclub version (apply to both DVD & Blu-ray) - A4 sized clearfile

https://i.postimg.cc/s2kC2VyM/6f3821...90d9a4a651.jpg

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/discogra...?c=&id=1019493

Gustavopc 3rd January 2023 08:01 PM

Love the clearfile pics, makes me wonder if the backcover of WINGS will actually be an alternative cover like she did for Promise/Star and Suki de/Anata dake ga instead of an usual backcover. Would fit very well the concept.

thinkingoutloud89 3rd January 2023 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gustavopc (Post 3356069)
Love the clearfile pics, makes me wonder if the backcover of WINGS will actually be an alternative cover like she did for Promise/Star and Suki de/Anata dake ga instead of an usual backcover. Would fit very well the concept.

Queen of the „two sides/faces“ concept

Gustavopc 4th January 2023 02:08 PM

She started it with feel my mind and never dropped it totally lmao x) one could even argue it started even before, both affection and grow into one have shoots with Kuu on mirrors... but those are not dual in the yin-yang sense as she usually did after,

KarenPang 4th January 2023 02:57 PM

Wings PV offshots

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fln-e3Va...jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fln-e3Qa...jpg&name=small

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fln-e3Va...jpg&name=small

https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...98155778936832

I wonder Oricon is going to count WINGS in which category ? :confused

Gustavopc 4th January 2023 06:57 PM

I guess as an album, maybe the interlude was added to reach a length criteria?

and she looks stunning for this video, even if it's just this outfit and "scenario" I will absolutely adore it.

perfectodub 5th January 2023 05:16 AM

Hi guys, I would like to share with you some remixes that I made for the "Change my future" song.
I can't wait for her new album, and remixing some of her new songs. :luv2



ILoveGeniuses 8th January 2023 01:01 PM

I absolutely love the images I've seen with this release. Even the images of the bonus items. Just I must admit that I'm disappointed that the bonus items are just post cards and a clear file. I preordered the FC edition and was hoping for something nicer and more useful. Honestly I miss the days when Japan was giving out stuff like posters and such all the time. The WINGS image would definitely look amazing framed on my wall. :heart

KarenPang 9th January 2023 07:02 AM

^ Other artistes such as B'z & GRANRODEO still give away a wide variety of bonus items for their releases such as Bromide photos , mega jacket covers of the release , keychains , ticket holder & etc

I guess Kuu could have done that but I think she decided not to

When you have too many choices , the bonus item giveaway sometimes turn out to be the main reason in you getting it & not the actual release itself

Golden Bomber also said the same thing for their upcoming new album that will drop next month on 8th Feb too

Quote:

Kiryuin Sho (Vo) felt that even if they release a CD in this day and age, people don't want to hold onto it. So, they decided to release a "Regular Edition" (CD+DVD) along with a Tote Bag Edition, Pouch Edition, and Mirror Edition. Thus, you can choose to purchase just the items alone or purchase it together with the CD.
https://www.tokyohive.com/article/20...new-album-tour

ILoveGeniuses 9th January 2023 01:46 PM

@KarenPang Yeah I can definitely see that happening a lot. Personally I'd get Kuu's release no matter what. Truth be told though, I'm now at a point in my life where I'd rather turn down a non-useful bonus item or not get one at all versus having something I'll most likely need to sell or throw out. I just dislike clutter in my home. I used to keep promo slips, obi strips etc. Now I just toss em. The clear files I have been using to sort personal stuff, so at least that's something I'd have a use for. Plus I do love the design. I will however admit that I have wanted a newer Kuu poster on my wall for quite awhile. Lol

thinkingoutloud89 14th January 2023 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ILoveGeniuses (Post 3356216)
@KarenPang Yeah I can definitely see that happening a lot. Personally I'd get Kuu's release no matter what. Truth be told though, I'm now at a point in my life where I'd rather turn down a non-useful bonus item or not get one at all versus having something I'll most likely need to sell or throw out. I just dislike clutter in my home. I used to keep promo slips, obi strips etc. Now I just toss em. The clear files I have been using to sort personal stuff, so at least that's something I'd have a use for. Plus I do love the design. I will however admit that I have wanted a newer Kuu poster on my wall for quite awhile. Lol

You throwing out obi just killed me. Would never buy a used CD without the OBI.
I just slip them into the case at they fit vertically.

Sim' 14th January 2023 01:13 PM

Stupid question, but what's the best/easiest way to attend her concert ?
Is being a member of the Koda Gumi global fanclub enough, like for TA global fanclub ?
I'd love to attend her next tour (she was never touring when I was in Japan before, bad timing), so I'm really thinking about joining the global fanclub for tickets...

ILoveGeniuses 14th January 2023 01:31 PM

@thinkingoutloud I keep the ones that fit inside the case. I have had a few that don't though cause of their unusual large size. I've purchased used Jpop CDs online many times and can't control whether or not I get 'em with obi strips. In fact, my used copy of A BALLADS came without the slip cover which kinda disappointed me.

@Sim I've joined the FC and get notices right away about tours and merchandise etc. This is also how my friend got tickets for Kuu's 2019 Tour. I do recommend it. Also if you do want to purchase her albums and/or merchandise then I recommend signing up for the mu-mo ID+ as well. You'll earn some points to save you a little money here and there.

Sim' 14th January 2023 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveGeniuses (Post 3356330)
@Sim I've joined the FC and get notices right away about tours and merchandise etc. This is also how my friend got tickets for Kuu's 2019 Tour. I do recommend it. Also if you do want to purchase her albums and/or merchandise then I recommend signing up for the mu-mo ID+ as well. You'll earn some points to save you a little money here and there.

Thanks for the confirmation (and the tips), will definitely join the fanclub then ;)

ILoveGeniuses 14th January 2023 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sim' (Post 3356331)
Thanks for the confirmation (and the tips), will definitely join the fanclub then ;)

Oh btw, almost forgot but to ship items overseas through mu-mo or the FC you need to sign up for an account with tenso. I recommend watching this YT video. They explain everything quite well as it can be a little tricky to get used to at first.


abestfah 15th January 2023 06:10 AM

This time, she keeps this album secretly quite good. Nothing leaks or even PVs released for months til the anticipation is less by time. I admit I am excited to Wings more than other albums in years even though I don't like the song -Wings- or the cover much


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