I have a small vinyl collection, most of which is Hikki stuff. Recently I was lamenting to my boyfriend what a shame it was that Fantome (especially) didn't come out on vinyl. So I immediately pre-ordered Hatsukoi!
Allow me to gloat for a second:
It's going to feel empty without Ultra Blue, Heart Station and Fantome in there. :/
On the topic of her in that documentary: she seems very serious. There's definitely a lot on her plate when it comes to all the tasks she takes on for her music. And she doesn't have to do it all either. She could very easily pass those responsibilities on to other people, but her vision of her music and her self seems very clear and honest, and she wants to make sure that the end result represents her self to the world in the way that she wants to. She is doing her best through the entire session to explain the unexplainable to the team. Trying to get a very specific emotion or moment from someone creatively is difficult enough, and when there is no one word to define the feeling you're looking for it's even more difficult. I thought she did a good job of directing towards what she wanted, explaining her intentions from multiple angles, and knowing when to pass on ideas and trust others with their skills.
I say all this coming from spending about 10 years in a creative management job. It is not an easy job. Her approach to it was realistic and respectful of the other artists involved. It's often remarked upon in this thread how emotionally bare her work sounds at times. You can't argue with results!
I loved the doc for that and her discussions of her seeking her personal truth. Really great piece.