[BREAKERZ] 18th thread ~ Hiatus + guitarist AKIHIDE's 2nd album Lapis Lazuli (30.10)

[Chibi-Chan]

^Oh, thanks for posting!!!

[KarenPang]

Ah thanks Mylene the TSUTAYA standee looks great !

DAIGO P just finished earlier on & DAIGO played both the FULL PVs of Itsumo Dakishimete / Mugen ∞REBIRTH

As expected , the full PV of Itsumo Dakishimete was amazing & so's Mugen ∞REBIRTH !

The full version of both songs are fantastic but PV wise , Itsumo Dakishimete is just so sweet beyond words omg

I so want to go on a PG rated date with DAIGO but too bad that only happens in reel life for him :x

Mugen ∞REBIRTH was very good too , super entertaining if not having a much higher budget than Itsumo Dakishimete . They should have included more shots of Black DAIGO xD

As for the 2013 version of Daisy , gorgeous beyond words !

Amazing single DAIGO , I so can't wait to get my copies & utterly proud of you for coming so far from then til now

[KuuXAyu-fan]

What other handshake events does he have for the rest of the week?

[KuuXAyu-fan]

I wonder if he can make it into the 20-25k range with all these events. o_o I hope so! Also 5,555 hugs for 3 editions of the single = 16,665 copies. It would be cool if he even reached 30-40k at this rate. Has any BREAKERZ single done that?

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by KuuXAyu-fan

I wonder if he can make it into the 20-25k range with all these events. o_o I hope so! Also 5,555 hugs for 3 editions of the single = 16,665 copies. It would be cool if he even reached 30-40k at this rate.

I'm not sure because before this , when I saw who else was releasing singles on 31st July besides him , my heart sanked as he was up against so many really strong artistes , such as Yamapi , Mizuki Nana , Kumi

But that said , Itsumo Dakishimete / Mugen ∞REBIRTH might stand a high chance to get Top 10 should this keeps up . I guess if not for the handshake events , DAIGO wouldn't be in this position at this point in time & he's doing a lot more better than expected , as compared to during the time when he flopped horribly when he released solo music under DAIGO STARDUST [his debut single MARIA only charted at #64]

Has any BREAKERZ single done that?

Everlasting Luv / BAMBINO ~Bambino~ is their best selling single in their discography & it's their only single to have been #1 for the 1st 2 days

Let alone , it's also their only single to sell more than 30K . In general their chart ranking in Oricon is not very good

They can be in the top 5 in the 1st week & in the 2nd week , top 50/60

[KuuXAyu-fan]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

I'm not sure because before this , when I saw who else was releasing singles on 31st July besides him , my heart sanked as he was up against so many really strong artistes , such as Yamapi , Mizuki Nana , Kumi :

This is pretty much how I felt about Summer Trip against Yamapi, Mizuki Nana, CNBLUE, and D-LITE but her single positions haven't been good for the past couple of years anyway so I guess it's nothing new.

Originally Posted by KarenPang

But that said , Itsumo Dakishimete / Mugen ∞REBIRTH might stand a high chance to get Top 10 should this keeps up . I guess if not for the handshake events , DAIGO wouldn't be in this position at this point in time & he's doing a lot more better than expected , as compared to during the time when he flopped horribly when he released solo music under DAIGO STARDUST [his debut single MARIA only charted at #64]

Everlasting Luv / BAMBINO ~Bambino~ is their best selling single in their discography & it's their only single to have been #1 for the 1st 2 days

Let alone , it's also their only single to sell more than 30K . In general their chart ranking in Oricon is not very good

They can be in the top 5 in the 1st week & in the 2nd week , top 50/60 :

I think a Top 10 placing is pretty secure at this point with him fighting for somewhere between #5-7 for the weekly chart. It's pretty cool to see him do even better than BREAKERZ with a solo single.

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by KuuXAyu-fan

This is pretty much how I felt about Summer Trip against Yamapi, Mizuki Nana, CNBLUE, and D-LITE but her single positions haven't been good for the past couple of years anyway so I guess it's nothing new.

It's sad as I do enjoy SUMMER TRIP but yeah her charting positions on Oricon for her singles hasn't been that good lately , other than for Go to the top

I think a Top 10 placing is pretty secure at this point with him fighting for somewhere between #5-7 for the weekly chart. It's pretty cool to see him do even better than BREAKERZ with a solo single.

Guess this's what happens when he revealed to the whole of Japan on his family background which helped a great deal x)

He did considered to do that when he was DAIGO STARDUST but he didn't want to as he didn't want to ride on his late grandpa's name

Only when he was about to hit 30 some 5 years ago , he revealed it all in a press conference as he jokingly said that this's getting bad XD

Success definitely came late for him as he started in the business since he was 19 . During the early days of being in their fandom , I was suspicious over the big difference over how badly their mini album Ao no Mirai charted , as compared to their debut single SUMMER PARTY / LAST EMOTION that became their 1st Top 10 release in Oricon

Only much later on , I know why so

But even without this , it's not the main reason on why I truly support them for such a long time as ultimately , their music's what draws me into liking them in the 1st place

[KuuXAyu-fan]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

It's sad as I do enjoy SUMMER TRIP but yeah her charting positions on Oricon for her singles hasn't been that good lately , other than for Go to the top

Guess this's what happens when he revealed to the whole of Japan on his family background which helped a great deal x)

He did considered to do that when he was DAIGO STARDUST but he didn't want to as he didn't want to ride on his late grandpa's name

Only when he was about to hit 30 some 5 years ago , he revealed it all in a press conference as he jokingly said that this's getting bad XD

Success definitely came late for him as he started in the business since he was 19 . During the early days of being in their fandom , I was suspicious over the big difference over how badly their mini album Ao no Mirai charted , as compared to their debut single SUMMER PARTY / LAST EMOTION that became their 1st Top 10 release in Oricon

Only much later on , I know why so

But even without this , it's not the main reason on why I truly support them for such a long time as ultimately , their music's what draws me into liking them in the 1st place

It's becoming rough for solo females on the singles charts these days. As long as she can keep up with Kana, Kyary, and Namie whose last singles sold between 15-25k I think it's good tbh

And thats the way it should be. Kuu may not be the #1 artist of Japan like before but I'll continue to love and support her music no matter what sales or chart position she'll have. Hoping for the best for both Daigo and Kuu on the weekly charts.

[Bigtop]

Great for being #8!

[adantatu2]

I'm glad for DAIGO, the promotion and events help a lot. And the differences between him and Kuu are really small

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by adantatu2

I'm glad for DAIGO, the promotion and events help a lot. And the differences between him and Kuu are really small

the 5 handshake events really helped him a great deal as seriously without this , Itsumo Dakishimete / Mugen∞REBIRTH would have tanked a great deal

at least DAIGO has done DAIGO☆STARDUST proud since Itsumo Dakishimete / Mugen ∞REBIRTH performed 8 times better than DAIGO☆STARDUST's debut single MARIA in which MARIA sadly peaked at #64 at the time of its release 10 years ago

[Chibi-Chan]

^thanks a lot for the scans!

[Amrai-chan]

Thanks for the links to the videos and everything Karen. To know that the guys are doing well makes me happy. Even though they aren't together as a group at the moment they deserve success.

[Bigtop]

What is DAIGO's talent agency?

[adantatu2]

Karen, is Music Dragon the new version of Happy Music! ?
It's just that i see the same stage

[Bigtop]

Originally Posted by adantatu2

Karen, is Music Dragon the new version of Happy Music! ?
It's just that i see the same stage

Yes, it is. I think the history lineage for NTV's Friday late-night music program has been AX Music -> Music Fighter (2005-2010) -> Happy Music (2010-2013) -> Music Dragon (2013-present)

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by adantatu2

Karen, is Music Dragon the new version of Happy Music! ?

It's just that i see the same stage

To be honest , even my friend never heard of Music Dragon & so do I :O

I think it's the same just like Gekkan Melodix ! where it's now renamed/known as Premium Melodix ! , as the hosts for both shows are still the same

Except in this case , for Music Dragon , Becky doesn't host it unlike what she did for Happy Music

[adantatu2]

Thanks for the info !!!
And finally Itsumo Dakishimete is growing on me, i thought it was boring.

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by adantatu2

Thanks for the info !!!
And finally Itsumo Dakishimete is growing on me, i thought it was boring.

Oh is that so ? xD I frankly like Itsumo Dakishimete a lot more than Mugen∞REBIRTH but PV wise , Mugen∞REBIRTH is much more entertaining if not expensive xD

Funny that I disliked hearing the preview of Mugen∞REBIRTH at 1st because I thought it sounds like a poor man version of CLIMBER x CLIMBER + Nounai Survivor as all the 3 songs were used to promote Cardfight!! Vanguard :x

Except in this case , unlike x CLIMBER + Nounai Survivor which both songs were composed by SHINPEI , Mugen∞REBIRTH was composed by DAIGO

But then again , DAIGO said before that if he was given a theme/concept to write , it's more easier for him which's why Mugen∞REBIRTH is so Cardfight!! Vanguard driven especially the lyrics where he emphasised so much on the different terms used in the game

The offshots for both Itsumo Dakishimete & Mugen∞REBIRTH are so hilarious , I almost laugh & cry so hard/badly all at the same time

[KarenPang]

Rock Suberu makes an appearance cameo in DAIGO's Mugen ∞REBIRTH PV , LOL

I don't think a lot of people knows this but for some really funny if not stupid reason , Rock Suberu makes an appearance cameo in DAIGO's Mugen ∞REBIRTH PV o_O

Is it for the good or for the worst ? I don't know & to think that particular scene , I stupidly thought in the very beginning that the guy behind MATSU (when MATSU laughed for a spilt second) was guitarist Leda but turns out it's actually DAIGO ~_~

These Mugen ∞REBIRTH PV screencaps that featured Rock Suberu for a spilt second took place in the 2:41/2:42 min mark of the PV & embarrassing much , DAIGO ? o_O





LOL LOL LOL bless poor MATSU xD xD xD & that very particular scene was recorded/included in the offshot clip of Mugen ∞REBIRTH which DAIGO interpreted MATSU when MATSU was filming his scenes for the PV , GROAN

I never expected that portion to be included in the finalised/final cut of Mugen ∞REBIRTH PV as I thought what stayed in the offshot clip should just stay in there as so xDpretty pony~

Seeing DAIGO doing Rock Suberu up to now is still very EMBARRASSING with a capital E D: & really man , what's so great about it ? lmao it's just so ... stupid ~_~

Then again I tried doing it myself but I failed miserably so nobody does Rock Suberu 'best' unlike DAIGO himself xD