[Article] Namie Amuro’s retirement re-sparks debate on who will sing at the Olympics

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Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

Sorry to say, but Ayu really wouldn't be in the running.

Perfume is a possibility to be involved some how. I honestly think Namie was indeed the front runner; she would have been a great representative for Japan - a great "face" to put on the country. She has vocals that foreigners could respect, has good English pronounciation when she tries, et cetera. Now, I think Utada probably has the highest chance since she has returned and her fluency in English would be a big plus. Plus she is well liked and respected. I also think someone from the Enka world will be there.

Who knows though with the thing being produced by AKB48's producer. He already stated 2 years ago that he was putting together a special 48 group for the event.

Good thing it will most likely be lip-synced them... What means Ayu wouldn't fuck it up either, or that Namie would actually be able to rock the english through it.

But TBH, it will most likely be an AKB48 like group or some other very plastic idol group, as they are pretty much the international face of Jpop.