Ditto

Well I think they should be fair. I mean if Kuu or hitomi or whoever is only gonna have like 2 songs on the DVD then Ayu should only have 2 songs on the DVD.

Kuu's perfs last year were really good, I love how she went from cutesy Lick Me to ripping off her dress for ECSTASY. I wanted to see the Hashire + other perfs but they cut them out :(

she looks gorgeous!

i think they'll definately have Lollipop for the DVD this year. i wonder if they'll include the single medley? i hope for UNIVERSE :heart

EDIT: is that tracklist confirmed as yesterday's? or is it the week before's? i was hoping she'd add Suki de like ayu included crossroads :\

Yes I agree. I was so upset with the a-nation '09 DVD. Ayu got all 8 and everyone else had one. I totally LOVE Ayu, but a-nation is a music festival concert for a bunch of different artists to perform. Not an Ayu concert with a few special guests if you know what i mean. The only other thing I didn't like was a couple extra stuff on there was only clips of partial performances by other singers. Didn't even show the one full song being done.

Oh, and as for the DVD, I really think one of them will be a Cutie Honey performance. They seem to love that song to death over there.

I agree, espicially about her dancers. Her dancers, while excellent at dancing, have a certain "look" about them. There is a word that comes to mind that I'm not sure is appropriate to use, lol.

Well, Avex certainly doesn't agree, so theres no need to put other artists down.

I love the tracklist, it's great of her having madles so often, wish we could see more than just one or two songs this year.

Also, she looks so gorgeous, my gosh, why can't Ayu look as good anymore? :(

Oooh oke, thank you for telling me!! :)

I forgot to comment on the tracklisting, I don't really care for single medleys but I want Lollipop and GTBR on the dvd if we only get two perfs! Maybe AVEX will stop being retarded and will include more of Kuu on there this year :love

There's no need to get defensive, it's a matter of opinion. He didn't really put Ayu down as much as just really praised kuu, lol.

I was really sad when I found out about that.

Yeah I think ayu having all her songs on there is pretty ridiculous. Besides it seeming unfair, her a-nation performances have awful flow to them and just DRAAAG on! For some reason, she insists on having costume changes, which results in like a 10 minute interlude between "segments." It wouldn't be as bad if she just stuck to 1 costume like everyone else.

Speaking of which, wasn't it mentioned some time ago she was gonna do a 10th anniversary concert in like october? I remember them saying something about that like back in March.

While I am a HUGE fan of both Ayu and Kumi. They're pretty close to equal on my LOVE FAN meter. I must agree about the costume changes. I think it's fine for her own tours just like any other artist, but if everyone else at a-nation only wears one outfit than so should she.

If I'm not mistaken in '06 Ayu only had two or three costume changes and people got mad about that as well so I guess it's all lose lose.

As for Kuu, I hope they have her entire performance on the DVD since it's her 10th Anniversary. It would cool to see the full opening of a-nation as well as the full ending.

Yeah, Ayu's costume changes are pointless in an a-nation setting.

Not being defensive, but since we havent seen a full Kumi a-nation performance to compare, I dont see the point of assuming who would be better. Only the people who saw the whole show would be able to comment more objectively (even if that was possible).

I don't think it's a matter of "who is better." Kuu usually performs in the day time and has limited amount of time and props etc. But Ayu is the grand finale and gets at least a half hour, props, a million different costumes, a friggen float that travels around the stadium and fireworks.... xD;;;; It's unfair to say who would put on the better show to be honest unless Kumi is given a finale. Some may even argue that Kumi is still better without all that stuff so... who knows.

I'm actually wondering why Kuu performed in the afternoon, i mean earlier than she did before..
did she have concerts or other jobs coming up?
she usually lined up as the 4th last performer..or 5th...

I think she chose to open this year, for whatever reason... just like Namie wanted to open when she attended a-nation in 2008. Maybe it's so she can leave after she performs and doesn't have to stick around for everyone else!

I don't think they should cut any performances.

But Ayu is given a HUGE chunk of time compared to other artists...and it is kind of annoying...

I don't think they should have just one artist doing the finale anyway. Maybe thats why they came up with a theme song with everyone? idk...but avex needs to stop skimping when it comes to other artists.

What I wanna know is how come Namie's entire performance was cut from the DVD!?

btw does anyone know what songs she sang?

Well before Ayu would just be the last performer and then they would have an all cast ending ('02 & '03). But eventually Ayu just ended up becoming the closer.

I think they should rotate who gets to close the show. Give everyone a fair chance, I mean cuz Ai Otsuka can get a crowd going too lol.

a-nation obviously stands for ayu-nation. Everyone knows that.

Yeah agree with Genie here... Ayu IS like the king of avex if u know what I mean, I'm not surprised avex gives her the lion's share of a-nation... it could be annoying and what not, but they have a reason for doing so ^^

The most important thing is Kuu can be the first, last or in the middle she still puts up like a super damn hot sexy show :D *reminisces Lick me <3 - ECSTASY performance last year :heart*

Ayu-nation is fine...but they still should not skimp. Why did they completely cut out Namie from that one year? Just rude.

If they have to package differently for the DVDs or accommodate for more discs, they should. If the price goes up, then whatever. You're getting more for your money.

But they obviously don't agree.

And honestly...one concert dvd from the summer, is not that big a deal. Most of the people who buy it, are either big fans, or people who actually went to the concerts. They'll dish out the necessary amounts of cash.

I'm sorry, but for people like me, who can't go to a full show AND I want to buy the DVD, I want to see the full show...NOT just Ayu. They should understand that. They should be happy there are people like us who want the dvd. In other countries, people laugh at the thought of spending that much on a dvd of an annual concert.

...but whatever /endrantabouthowavexsucks

I hope they put more kuu on the dvd.

If Avex uses Ayu as a finale because she's the main attraction, that probably explains the DVD line up as well. No way are they going to cut any performance of the finale, and no way are they going to put everyone's performance on it. It would be so expensive who would buy the thing? xD; Maybe if a-nation weren't every year I could understand. But if you're going to blow that much money to watch all the performances on DVD, you might as well save that money and go next year.

10+ pages since the last time I was around x___x Anything new on the new single?

I don't really care if Ayu always gets the longest part as long as I'm able to see Kuu's performance. It was too bad they cut Namie's part though, I'll never know how she did.

hey i know everyone's talking about the a-nation '10 DVD. Well believe it or not, it's already up for preorder.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVBD-91821

Just not tracklist yet. And again, it's only 1 Disk. :(

^^ parachute :heart
Crazy attraction is definitely kuu's portion!

ayu could just wear 3-4 outfits at the same time and just rip them off one by one, instead of going backstage to get changed :lech

damn! i want lollipop, universe & GTBR!!

I swear, I've been listening to ECSTASY like 2 thousand times since it came out... But I'm starting to hear the "Shoo-be-doo-be-doo-wa" part now. Lol. And I hear "McDonald" in the "do me do me" parts before chorus. :laugh

I hate that a-nation is more an ayu-nation than anything else...
but this is how it works avex, and they know she is still their main artist.

I only hope that with kuu opening the show and her 10th anniversary and all they don't cut so many performances.. (at least I want to see the medley, universe and lollipop!)

but I have the feeling that they are going to include lollipop, cutie honey and got to be real. :(

Hey is the tracklist already posted for Dream Music Park? It's listed in my new issue of What's In if anybody needs it.

If they release DMP. I really hope they do, I would love to see it.

same, she puts on the best show out of the jpoppers. we need them to do a k-nation.

^ Sweeeeeeet! I still wish they'd post full videos... Makes it easier to reference.

I have attended the last date of UNIVERSE tour in Osaka,
and I think I heard that the Osaka's show would be recorded for DVD release.

she can't leave though, haha. she has to sing THX A LOT with everyone :P

I think it's good to have a strong opener just as much as it is to have a strong closer.
I mean, it's better than being lost in the middle somewhere...
a-nation is being opened and closed by strong female performers--I think that's fantastic.

I'm actually going to a-nation from the beginning to see Kuu this year. (Usually I don't go until later in the day.)



And about the DVD, I also think it's strange that Ayu got her entire set on the DVD, but even she said she didn't know until it was already in production (or something along those lines.) But I don't think it's something to be bitter about. Complaining will just make it worse, since we can't do anything about it.

yeah... it's kinda meh for me too....
but we don't have any information of that song already isn't it?

I think, if avex wants to get really strong sales for both DVDs (Kuu is pretty much the top female artist when it comes to selling concert dvds, for avex) they will release Universe tour as normal, just like Kingdom and Trick tours.

DMP would make an excellent edition on her next original album's CD+DVD just like we had Premium live in hall and Dirty Ballroom.

First press of her new album? 3D glasses + special version of DMP. :D

I love your idea! But i don't think 1 DVD is enough for DMP, as its a long concert just like Black Cherry Special Final.

Somebody know something about this?

Credits; baidu

In October?? wow seems kinda early, but I'll lvoe a new album! UNIVERSE was like.. barely 6 months old though lol

kuu went down to just 2 singles for an album? No! >_<

I hope that will be her 10th anniversary compilation album & not another studio album

seemed too early for her to pull out another one so soon :O

Hey, if alan can release Voice of EARTH and then rush out (that really crappy) album my life then I'm sure Kuu can pull of a 6 monther lol xD But it must be fake...I dunno.

Possibly a mini-album? :shrug

woot?! new album? no no no..
her anniv. is on Dec
Prefer if she releases UNIVERSE/DMP DVD

I hope it's not a mini album (even though the price is kind of lower than an original album's CD+DVD).
It would be cheap because of Inside/Outside Fishbowl (like same tune, just 2 new tracks).

It would be like

01. new song
02. Lollipop
03. Inside Fishbowl
04. Outside Fishbowl
05. suki de suki de suki de
06. anata dake ga
07. new song
08. Bonus Track: walk ~to the future~

>.>

Maybe, go figure.
I would think she would put both because of the PV and it's hard to choose a main one since both are up-beat, even though she has songs on singles with PVs and not in albums but it might be different here. We will see.

Yeah. XD

new releases for kuu are up at a few sites now

not a mini album though, it's a full album (b/c the price is ￥3,059) only one edition though, which is strange for kuu. maybe it will be another remix album.

I don't think that is a remix album. Maybe something like Bounce & Lovers with only one version. Or a album of live audio with the show on dvd xD

Driving Hit's 3 -schoolbus-

how about a re-recording of all of her best songs for her anniversary :lol

I don't know about you all but I'm EXCITED if it's a new studio album!!!! I neeeeeeed a really good album from Kuu! You have no idea!!!

OMFG KUU RELEASES AROUND MY BIRTHDAY :luv2 That day has finally come!

whoa so its confirmed there'll be a new album?? wow so soon

i expected a new studio album to be released in early/mid 2011, not october! i think it's a bit too early since october 13 is only like..2 weeks after "suki de...". i don't mind, personally, but i dunno. i'm a bit surprised :P

yeah, i like the way you think! I would be more pumped up during the boring parts of the show if I saw Kuu first. :yes start on a high note, end on a high note.

You forgot Hey Baby! though, which will surely be a bonus track or something.

I think a new album so soon is great! However, I think this will really hurt the sales for Suki de (which is probably what avex had in mind just to be safe for Ayu's release) but I don't mind. I am looking forward to it!

Grieg (the guy who was emailing me) did say that they had sent a few new tracks to Avex for Kuu's new album, so... why are we surprised? :laugh He hasn't emailed me back in quite a while though, probably because I sent him two in a row asking for the instrumental of Lollipop. (not for Jpopyuna, for a very cutie member :yes)

so much for my hopes of seducing a rich music producer. :grumpy

It has just 1 version though, it can't be a new original album (or a mini album as it seems).

Avex has done stupid stuff before, so who knows really?

I don't know what it could be if it's too expensive to be Driving Hits 3 and it couldn't be a minialbum/album. That just leaves another compilation album.

I wouldn't mind 10th anniversay versions of her greatest hits.

i hope it's a new album of her and MISONO collaborations it will sell so much and the Million Seller Diva will be BACK! and i hope it's a CD+DVD with a lot of new PVs of them together wearing cool things and Dancing sexy.

Woah now there are 3 new releases in 4 weeks O_O

I'm so happy =)
I can't get enough of Kuu^^

But I hope the album will be something cool=)

And it shouldn't keep Suki de sales low!!!

I'm guessing a compilation or remix album...

oh and milky_way AWESOME Avatar and Siggy!! Sailormoon Forever!!!

I hope Suki De can manage at least 30-40k first week and go Top 3.

Massive yay for the Universe DVD. Can't wait to see it all over again.

Maybe the album is other artists covering her songs, ala the m-flo Maison tribute album?

maybe it will be a bisde compilation!?

That's so very possible imo;-)

Cover album... I quite like that idea *__*

That would be cool, or like what others said, a re-recording of her all-time best songs. Maybe the new version of walk was a preview for something along those lines..

lol!! Tough luck.

A new studio album so soon with just one version seems way too strange... it must be another type of best album or something...

I love her A-nation outfit!

I love your coment :lech
This is something bad, a mini-album LIKE ICONIQ, what the hell are they thinking?
i hope she can release the K -KUUMPLETE- ALL THE SINGLES

That Ian dude that made Lollipop said she requested material for a new album so maybe its a new album but they just haven't added the other versions yet?

I just really want it to be a new album! It can't be another compilation we just BEST 3 in Feb. But maybe its something for her 10th anniversary or maybe it is a mini album, she is the only artist, it seems, without one. Or maybe it will be like LOVE:enhanced, a best with new versions of every song.

*sighs* more money to spend... and i already have so much on my plate. :(

Just so hard to keep up.

I think if it's like a best album or a compilation thats full of stuff i already have I'll wait on it, and buy it later on.

wahhh...
I really hope for an album of new versions of her biggest hits, with the same concept she is going to do with Walk. I think the idea would be so cool!

A mini-album is another option, cause like someone said, she never did one before (but well, we can consider Freaky, Moon, 4 hot wave and Gossip Candy mini-albums instead of maxisingles...)

Another option that I really like is the b-side compilation! :D

It's quiet obvious that isn't going to be another driving hits, best or original album 'cause it's to soon from the previous ones and there's a lot of interesting stuff to make instead of that... and Avex knows it xDDD

From the DVD all I can say is THAAAAAAANKKKKSSSSSSSSS!!! I'm to anxious to see it!! According to the previews it seems to be one of her best tours of all time!! :D let's wait and see... ^^

I like the idea of a b-side collection.

I would love a b-side album! she has so many good songs that didn't make it on to an album. run for your life, bounce, always, dear family, hashire!

^i have all those on the singles.:P

A B-side compilation would be amazing... I'm missing a lot of her old B-Sides. But again, Ayu released A BEST 2 in 2007 & then suddenly there was A COMPLETE next year. I wouldn't be completely surprised if we get another best though... it's money-suckers avex after all

Oh cool, who has she covered before?

Yes, please :D

I hope it can get 60k and be #1.... :bsigh

Ohhh yes please! With a new song or two... please!

omg don't bully me!


btw, on kuu's schedule

8/20（金）22:00～23:30他 スカパー!「倖田來未 10th Anniversary ～ベスト・オブ・ライブ～」 <-- what was this again?
9/26（日）20:00～21:30他 スカパー!「Dream music park in YOKOHAMA STADIUM」 <--- don't forget next month! they're airing dmp, hopefully editted.