[Koda Kumi] The 180th Thread - 15th Anniversary LIVE The Artist

[Corvina]

@Gustavopc:
Literally you can put it both ways.
There isn't a personal pronoun used, so it isn't directly said, whose true self it is. It happens often in Japanese, that you have to see such statements in context to understand the relation.
Considering the lyric lines before, where she's speaking about her outward experience to others and when she's alone, the title like Miduhyo said, and that the song is rather personal for Kuu, I personally prefer "my true self" as well. Makes more sense.

[Gustavopc]

Originally Posted by Miduhyo

^ It could really be taken either way, from my perspective, and considering how its worded in Japanese, but the song is called "Walk of My Life" so I would put my money on the "My true self" rather than "Their true self"

Now that you mentioned it, however, it would change the song if it were "Their true self" instead. xD Not drastically, of course, but a little bit.

Originally Posted by Corvina

@Gustavopc:
Literally you can put it both ways.
There isn't a personal pronoun used, so it isn't directly said, whose true self it is. It happens often in Japanese, that you have to see such statements in context to understand the relation.
Considering the lyric lines before, where she's speaking about her outward experience to others and when she's alone, the title like Miduhyo said, and that the song is rather personal for Kuu, I personally prefer "my true self" as well. Makes more sense.

Oh, okay, now I get it! hahahah Thanks for clarifying Indeed, "my true self" seems to make more sense, I will consider this as what she intended on saying, even though "nobody knows their true self" sounded more impactful for me

[Corvina]

Well, if you want to take it further, "nobody knowing my true self" (not even myself?!) could also imply generally that nobody ever knows all sides of the own self.

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As I have a bit of time, I'll line up all of the THE ARTIST goodies with short translation of the most important descriptions.

Lightstick

1,500 Yen
Total length 195mm × width 87mm
White as the colour to celebrate Kuu's Anniversary - turning the venue in a silvery white world!

Rest under the spoiler.

Spoiler:

Sports towel

2,500 Yen
Approximately vertical 380mm × horizontal 1100mm
100% cotton

Wide Tee

3,900 Yen adults
2,900 Yen kids
Sizes: S,M, L adults
110, 130 kids
100% made of thick polyester, water absorbing and quick drying, great as sports wear

Blanket

5,000 Yen
approximately vertical 1400mm × 1100mm horizontal
Made of fluffy microfiber fur (yay )

Mug

In Black and Beige
1,500 Yen each
[Size]
Cup: about top 80mm × bottom 65mm × height 106mm
Lid: diameter of about 81mm × height 24mm
[Weight] 100g
[Capacity] 350ml
[Heat-resisting temperature] 130 ℃ (cup) / 120 ℃ (lid)
[Cool tolerance temperature] -40 ℃ (cup, lid)
Material;
cup: polypropylene
lid: polypropylene, silicon rubber

KLOOP Long Tee

4,800 Yen adults
3,800 Yen kids
Sizes:
S, M, L adults
110, 130 kids
100 % polyester
Cause of its length, it can be worn as a one piece for girls

KLOOP shoulder bag

3,900 Yen
Comes with a phone charm (about 60mm)
bag vertical 200mm × horizontal 300mm
shoulder belt adjustable
Fur fabric: a blend of acrylic and polyester
Lining: polyester
Shoulder belt: leather, iron, brass
Phone charm: PVC, iron, brass

KLOOP laptop bag


4,200 Yen
Comes with a phone charm (about 60mm)
[Size]
Body: about vertical 250mm × horizontal 350mm
Strap: about total length 195mm × width 15mm
[Material]
Fur fabric: a blend of acrylic and polyester
Lining: Polyester
Intermediate plate: Polyurethane
Strap: leather, iron, brass
Phone charm: PVC, iron, brass

KLOOP cushion

3,800 Yen
approximately vertical 400mm × horizontal 390mm × thickness 80mm
Made of twill

KLOOP×BE@RBRICK BOTTLE softener and face towel set

4,800 Yen
Face towel only available in this set.
Softener has a floral scent, 380 ml.
Face Towel: about vertical 340mm × horizontal 800mm
100 % cotton

KLOOP caramel snack

1,500 Yen
Comes in a mini dust box, usable as such after eating for table or car.
Size box: diameter of about 112mm × height 160mm
Material box: Plastic
Ingredients: (not genetically modified) corn grits, sugar, vegetable oil, skimmed milk powder, processing brown sugar, salt, sorbitol, emulsifiers (derived from soy), caramel color, fragrance
[Contents] 20g × 2 bags
[Expiration date] 180 days from the date of manufacture

Big can badges

800 Yen each
6 designs, packed randomly
You can pin it to your bag or also use it as an interior item!
Size about 152mm

FC items

Oversized towel (limited)

4,600 Yen
double sided design
approximately vertical 700mm × horizontal 1300mm
Made of 100% cotton


FC magazine binder Vol.3

1,800 Yen
Matte design with silver foil
Holds up to 12 magazines
approximately vertical 275mm × horizontal 230mm × thickness 80mm


KLOOP plushies

big plushies: 2 designs, about 35 cm
a bit larger mascots: 4 designs, about 16 cm
Available at the venues.

[DevilsClap]

I like the blanket a lot! The FC magazine binder is a nice idea too and looks great.
Not to fond of the Kloop goodies this time though, except the T-shirt, and the badges with it are cool ~

[kaled kalil]

Wide Tee and blanket are goooooorgeous!

[Delicious n Bold]

That's a pretty small blanket, it's kinda unfortunate cuz the pattern is cool
It's definitely just a throw blanket

[Gustavopc]

I thought KLOOP was horrid enough but that bottle is gonna give me nightmares omg

The magazine binder is soooo cool, but so useless lol

[happiholic★]

I want that Kloop towel!!!

[oaristos]

The mugs are so cute!

[Diva_br]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

I thought KLOOP was horrid enough but that bottle is gonna give me nightmares omg

The magazine binder is soooo cool, but so useless lol

that bottle looks like a rare dildo sorry xD

[maze]

Another KUU x AYU funny moment! this time they make fun of how they looked years before
(it was during TABOO / Mirrorcle World promotions it seems)

https://www.facebook.com/kodakumimx/...6118540419701/

Judging by all the interactions seen in different episodes of Music Station, Ayu and Kuu seem to be great friends, they make fun of everything. Sadly none of them attend the show like they used to :'(

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

The magazine binder is soooo cool, but so useless lol

It isn't useless! At least not for me, haha.
The first two binders are full for a long time already and her FC magazines are already at over 30 issues.
They're one of the main reasons I'm still in the japanese FC. Japanese fans were asking for another binder btw.

[Gustavopc]

^ Well, I put it badly, it's useless to me since I don't collect her FC magazines And I didn't even recall there had been other magazine binders before hahaha

[pimenta]

Originally Posted by maze

Another KUU x AYU funny moment! this time they make fun of how they looked years before
(it was during TABOO / Mirrorcle World promotions it seems)

https://www.facebook.com/kodakumimx/...6118540419701/

Love this! Kuu's reaction at her performance was priceless, she's making fun of her own cheeks

[Gustavopc]

Originally Posted by maze

Another KUU x AYU funny moment! this time they make fun of how they looked years before
(it was during TABOO / Mirrorcle World promotions it seems)

https://www.facebook.com/kodakumimx/...6118540419701/

Judging by all the interactions seen in different episodes of Music Station, Ayu and Kuu seem to be great friends, they make fun of everything. Sadly none of them attend the show like they used to :'(

Just watched the video and I LOVE IT omg Those moments of Kuu and ayu together at MSta always warm my heart hahahaha And to think there are some fans who sustain their lifes bashing one another while these two clearly have no issues

[Ryusei]

The Kloop bottle is adorable omg <3

[Gustavopc]

Kuu's birthday is this Friday and I've just seen they've opened a page on Koda Gumi for us to send her birthday messages! Too bad it's limited to 200 characters, I could have written a book for her Still, I think it'd be nice if all of you who have an account there sent something, imo it's really important for us foreign fans to use these small opportunities we are all here for her

[Minttulatte]

Originally Posted by drdolce

Could someone reupload the encore medley (track #11) from WOML TOUR live album CD 2 separately for me? My WinRaR gives me a "file name cannot exceeed 260 characters" error message every time so it would be nice if it was reuploaded because it bugs me that I got other tracks of the album except that one and Kuu's medleys are the best out there.

I think people missed this message on previous page so I quote it here because I seriously need help with this problem. I have tried to download the whole thing again 3 times from those other links too, but I still get the same error message every time. I really want to listen to this album through asap but I can't because the program doesn't extract all files from the .rar file and I seriously hate it when I'm missing tracks from the albums I listen to. -.-

And I would also like to know (asking this for the third or fourth time now) where could I possibly find a audio rip version of the Fanclub Live Tour ~Let's Party Vol.2~ concert? I need that audio rip because it has Saigo no ame, Lay Down and one on it and I need those in my life. I've been looking for this audio rip ever since it was released with Bon Voyage and haven't found anything. I think that even if it was a cut concert, it still deserves to be have a audio rip version just like any other concert of hers.

[happiholic★]

Thanks for sharing the Ayu & Kuu video.

Omg the A Song Is Born performance was terrible!! Ayu sounds okay, Keiko was just terrible.

[kaled kalil]

Oh gosh, that performance of a song is born is atrocious, KEIKO should not sing that high. It's so cute to see Kuu and Ayu together.