^ Agree 100%!!! That's why both Coco and Hikki's "American dream" is a failure... Hikki should really just stick with her original style, that people would like her more.
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"Some major Japanese pop artists have tried to sell their records in America, and they have failed. I think the reason is that their music just imitates Western-style music. It lacks individuality. I think only really creative bands could have a chance to be popular in the U.S., and I don't know any such bands who've tried so far."
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Disagree 100%!!! Lack of individuality!? No way! I admit that I really do think some Japanese artists/groups copied Western style and some really overdid the Western-ish, but there are a lot more who has their own unique style. Especially the "I don't know any such bands who've tried so far" comment is total crap. I am sure the one who said this only heard a little corner of the big Japanese music realm. And talking about uniqueness, try find someone who sings enka in America!! (maybe this is too far-fetched...ignore it~)