[Koda Kumi] The 201st Thread - 20th Anniversary Countdown -

[Marurosu]

Originally Posted by kaled kalil

I guess I'm the only one who dislikes anytime's cover. The one where she's looking at the camera is so wrong. Only the back cover is cute to me.

For those who cares about Cutie Honey, they are now bringing a stage play based on the series. Cute girls, but awful singing, with Cutie Honey herself being the worst.



I saw something interesting on Yahoo!Auctions today, it's a promo CD from Black Cherry, which it seems to have rough mixes of some songs:

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/p711784273

I just COMPLETELY forgot GO WAY!... Why it doesn't appear on my spotify? any rights restriction???

[KarenPang]

Kuu went to Bali during the New Year for vacation

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7KykWdg...d=7su3c22940xc
https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...77460090245123

Aww why Kuu doesn't stop by here again :s

And that plate of Nasi Padang photo that Kuu posted , the food looks delicious

[Corvina]

Update from the HMV in Narita.

They put up new signs for re(LIVE) tour as well as another pop up to collect messages from fans again. Runs till February 29, they take Twitter comments this time, too!
If you wanna contribute a comment through Twitter, use the hashtag #倖田來未の凄さ伝われ.
They also put up messages of the day in the Kuu corner of the store as well as giving all those messages to Kuu again later.





The last sentence says "let's show other artist's fans how awesome Koda Kumi is!" (and the hashtag "introducing Koda Kumi's magnificence").

First messages they put up:



All tweets with more photos:
https://twitter.com/HMV_Narita/statu...65334674960384
https://twitter.com/HMV_Narita/statu...07252238757890
https://twitter.com/HMV_Narita/statu...09801427820546
https://twitter.com/HMV_Narita/statu...17892739993600

Last year they've also collected support messages for Kana Nishino going into hiatus and they're displaying those messages as a "Kana-Nishino-curtain" right now. People can add messages to that till March, too, but only in person.^^
https://twitter.com/HMV_Narita/statu...82460023517185


EDIT:
Guess I never shared the tweet about them delivering the collected messages at the anniversary event last year?
Here you go:
https://twitter.com/HMV_Narita/statu...14049460154370
And here they shared a small video about the christmas set up of the Kuu corner, when they went into a small Kuu holiday till th new year:
https://twitter.com/HMV_Narita/statu...47131829792768

[ALfromHELLSING]

It's dope AF that we are getting not one but 3 remix albums in one day, didn't see that coming at all, however, as I was expecting Strip, SHUTOUT & GET NAKED MVs won't be released in HD - sucks big time but it is what it is. Also, considering the fact that all of the MVs are being uploaded on YT now the chances of Blu-ray MV collection are close to 0 and even if it was released, pretty sure those wouldn't be included, same goes for W FACE MV.

Originally Posted by kaled kalil

I'm glad the FC exclusive content isn't that special again. I would rather buy both concerts in blu-ray and spend less than getting all in DVD with a live remix CD. I expect the special package to be the same LP size, just like AND, DNA, DNA Tour FC and reCORD "special package".

I can't wait for reMIX. Interesting that they are skipping the DHits name this time, it could be Driving Hit's 10 reMIX, but whatever. Again, I hope it is as good as DHits 7.

Those editions can't fit 5 discs tho, so it might look different this time around. Unless it's going to have 3 separate sections: LIVE DVDs, Remix CDs, Photobook. re(CORD) FC edition didn't even have an outer box unlike all of the previous editions. I would have thought that my copy was defective if my friend who sent me the copy didn't get one for herself.

Corvina previously mentioned that DH9 could have been the last DH since it had -Special Edition- in its title and featured megamix from all the previous DH albums. Alternatively, they might be saving DH10 title for the 10th Anniversary Edition with all the singles from TAKE BACK to NEVER ENOUGH.

Originally Posted by chocopockymaster

I’m honestly heartbroken there’s no blu-ray version of the FC release...whyyyyyy?!?

Cause Japan doesn't care for Blu-rays. When I was buying AND Blu-ray version at the venue my Japanese friend stopped me and asked me "is this the edition you want?" I replied, "yes, cause it has MVs in HD". She looked very confused about my choice. I also heard people talking about the LIVE being released on DVD at the venue, not a single person mentioned Blu-ray.

[voltron]

^ When I was went to see her at AND FC Tour in Osaka she actually asked the audience during one of the talks if they preferred DVD or Blu-Ray. Almost everyone said they bought DVD and like 5 people raised their hand for Blu-Ray. She also mentioned that she doesn't like how crisp Blu-Ray is - that it shows off too many imperfections and small details. LOL.

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

Kinda off topic but I wanted to comment on it lol.

I would say japan is less of a TV culture than say, America. (I can only speak from experience lol)

Back when there was a change to digital cable, it took them months (perhaps it even started a year prior) and constant advertisements to get people (mostly elderly) to make the switch. This could be because “most” people don’t pay for cable. They just get the 10 ish main channels, where all Japanese tv content can be viewed. So the push to buy super expensive, clear TVs isn’t as big. Meaning that buying bluray would make no sense because it wouldn’t make a big difference on a “normal” TV.

My long term roommate’s family still buys dvds because they can be used in their car, for example.

I think this is why movie theaters ticket sales is still quite good here, too. Because it’s still an “experience” for them. Decking out your shoebox apartment with surround sound isn’t much a thing here. xD

This goes for computers, too. Especially now, with smartphone capabilities. But even before, many people did without them and just went to netcafe which are still a thing here lol.

[kaled kalil]

@ALfromHELLSING The package itself can hold up to 8 discs. Kuraki Mai's single collection had 6 discs and used the same format: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX5Y5DL-GzE It's basically the same thing, you can see by the holes to pick the discs out.

To be honest when I see people saying, at least in Brazil, that a singer is doing a concert and recording the footage, we usually say that "he/she's doing a DVD". We rarely see a release in blu-ray of live concerts here.

I'm fine with having the regular release in blu-ray, at least they are not ditching the format. It's kinda funny how the country who started it all with HDTV and everything didn't really embrace the technology of home media in fullHD.

[KarenPang]

At least for now Rhythm Zone hasn't completely phrased out the DVD aspect of Kuu's releases unlike what happened to artistes who're under Lantis

GRANRODEO stopped putting out DVD aspects of their releases (that applies for their singles , albums & concert video release) since 2018 which to me sucks cos I don't have a Blu-ray player

Due to now GRANRODEO not having anymore DVD options for their releases , I had to ask my sister's friend (who's a massive GRANRODEO fan) to upload their last year's Setsuna no Ai single + FAB LOVE & Take it easy album PVs for me cos nobody uploaded them online , not even on JPopsuki which surprised me

I was so shocked that each .mkv file of their PV was more than 1GB . I thought my computer was acting up again when I saw the filesize

I can understand if the filesize is for a concert release but for a PV that's under 5 mins , that's just o_O

Luckily I know how to downsize .mkv to .mp4 and needless to say the filesize difference comparison between both after conversion , it's so significant

[kaled kalil]

It's quite normal for a MV to be around 1GB when it's ripped from the blu-ray. It was probably a .m2ts file.

It makes sense to replace the +DVD edition to +Blu-ray, since it's the "current" technology, but I don't think it would be well received for artist from avex at all. The DVD version is always the one which sells the most.

Her team forgot to upload feel's PV... It was supposed to be upload yesterday. Also, comments are now off.

[mi|kshake]

I love what HMV are doing - collecting the comments and having a Kuu corner! Can't believe we are getting so much Kumi goodness in March.

I'm definitely Blu-ray all the way!

[Corvina]

Kuu is really enjoying her free time this January.
She's in Bali with her whole family (including Misono and her husband) and some friends.

re(LIVE) is available for preorder on FC and mu-mo from today onwards!
Still debating which special version I get.
Guess I gonna wait till they reveal covers and info about all versions and how different the two special editions are gonna be.
But I'm so happy about all the great content!
2 extra remix CDs!
A photobook for a tour that already proved unbelievable photogenic!
Full interlude movies!
Now I only really wonder what's going to be the content of the download card.

[Corvina]

Finally able to watch the making of from the re(CORD) FC version.
I know somebody here asked for it - can't rip it, but it's 2 hours worth of material, including some footage from the summer festivals and the Eh Yo live in Osaka.

They actually used 6 real trumpet players for the GOLDFINGER/Livin' La Vida Loca PV, who were playing the song while they filmed!
I wonder why they didn't use some random extras just pretending to be playing as you can't hear them in the final product anyway.
The whole set is really detailed. The rehearsal for the pair dance they did with an experienced professional dance pair is also included.
They also show how she did the final check for OMG with TS-K and she revealed there how she was recording proposals for the song she had with her phone sending them to him.
For the again PV they were driving through real traffic with a camera attached to one side of the taxi outside (and another camera man and the driver with Kuu inside)!
That indeed seemed a bit dangerous.
I also wonder how much sense it makes to hire so many dancers for only the Eh Yo live in Osaka and one further TV performance of the song.
(and the 10 permanent dancers she now has under contract since last year USJ live - tho those 10 surely will be used this year for the arena tour).

[jiarongisme]

Originally Posted by Corvina

Finally able to watch the making of from the re(CORD) FC version.
I know somebody here asked for it - can't rip it, but it's 2 hours worth of material, including some footage from the summer festivals and the Eh Yo live in Osaka.

They actually used 6 real trumpet players for the GOLDFINGER/Livin' La Vida Loca PV, who were playing the song while they filmed!
I wonder why they didn't use some random extras just pretending to be playing as you can't hear them in the final product anyway.
The whole set is really detailed. The rehearsal for the pair dance they did with an experienced professional dance pair is also included.
They also show how she did the final check for OMG with TS-K and she revealed there how she was recording proposals for the song she had with her phone sending them to him.
For the again PV they were driving through real traffic with a camera attached to one side of the taxi outside (and another camera man and the driver with Kuu inside)!
That indeed seemed a bit dangerous.
I also wonder how much sense it makes to hire so many dancers for only the Eh Yo live in Osaka and one further TV performance of the song.
(and the 10 permanent dancers she now has under contract since last year USJ live - tho those 10 surely will be used this year for the arena tour).

Bummer you can't rip it , but it does sound interesting!

Also wondering why the feel PV isn't uploaded yet.

[KarenPang]

Crazy 4 U PV been uploaded



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwrVvUOzDzU

Someone I know from Indonesia said that many celebrities love to vacation in Bali until Balinese folks are used to it being a tourist destination so whenever they see a celebrity , they don't go all crazy starstuck unlike in other countries

[KLJames]

"Crazy 4 U" pv reminded me her old song are so nice!
love everytime she perform live she definitely recreate the dance move from the pv!
the live from BSC / FANTASIA / The Artist still my fav!

[lovethatkuu&ayu]

Crazy 4 U is a GEM! I still remember the first time I saw the PV. Talk about taking a "burn it down" approach with her middle finger in the air LOL.

[Xianghua]

Would you guys say the FC versions of DNA and re(cord) are worth it? Mu-mo still has stock and I’d like to add them to my collection...but I don’t exactly have lots of money to throw around

[lovethatkuu&ayu]

The fanclub version of DNA definitely is. As for re(cord)...that is debatable.

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by Xianghua

Would you guys say the FC versions of DNA and re(cord) are worth it? Mu-mo still has stock and I’d like to add them to my collection...but I don’t exactly have lots of money to throw around

Like always it depends on what you like and what it's worth to you.
The photobook for the DNA version is not as good as e.g. AND's, but it has the FC tour recording on the DVD.
The phoobook for re(CORD) on the other hand is absolutely amazing!
The DVDs of re(CORD) have the making ofs, so if you like that, go for it - the amount of content on the special DVDs is about the same for both FC versions (about 2 hours).

[junniorkopke]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

Crazy 4 U PV been uploaded



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwrVvUOzDzU

I love Crazy 4 U, such a nostalgic feeling.

Wondering why avex didn't upload feel on January 11 tho.