[Koda Kumi] The 176th Thread - 15th Anniversary

[jyujiw]

2012 was so good to me. JAPONESQUE and Party Queen at the same time. I almost die with happiness
For me it's the best album of Kuu in overall regarding theme, package and music. There are so many hits in that box and oh my, music videos for each one. That was unbelievable hahaha

[ayumisrael]

JEWELian@jpopcentral

"omg so Kuu was at ayu's show tonight with her baby!! I lost my shit, I noticed them in the VIP section half way through and kept staring at her for the rest of the show, I felt bad but really she was on my mind the whole night. They left after the main show. I was gonna wave at her but I guess they left before encore so other people wouldn't notice them (and it was a long show). She was just sitting, didn't participate really. She had a nanny with her I think, her kid got upset at one point and had to go out with the lady (probably ayu's shouting haha). But arrhhhh Kuu. She was dressed in a t-shirt and snapback with her hair out."

kuu is such an ayu stan.

[jyujiw]

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Would die with a collab of them seriously hahaha
But I would prefer a maxi single with multiple collab songs and styles because one song wouldn't do justice for these girls xD

[Delicious n Bold]

Bffs for life tbh.
Now they sell basically the same so they're sales buddies (and concert buddies).

[oaristos]

^ that's so accurate

[ayumisrael]

Originally Posted by jyujiw

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Would die with a collab of them seriously hahaha
But I would prefer a maxi single with multiple collab songs and styles because one song wouldn't do justice for these girls xD

I completely agree!

Originally Posted by Delicious n Bold

Bffs for life tbh.
Now they sell basically the same so they're sales buddies (and concert buddies).

Well kuu and namie have been spotted several times going to ayu's shows but I'm not sure ayu has even gone to theirs except for sending respect final flowers lol
jokes aside, they are probably all love each other.

[happiholic★]

I wonder if it's really just so they can steal ideas, haha. Although I enjoy Kuu's concerts more, Ayu is quite dramatic.

I doubt they are super great friends, but have respect as label mates.

[mi|kshake]

There are so many hits in that box and oh my, music videos for each one.

Yep, that sums up why Japonesque is so good for me!

[adantatu2]

Quite dramatic ?
Hahahaha, ayu is the DRAMA QUEEN, lol.

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

Yea I've honestly found it strange that we never have reports about Ayu going to other concerts for -female- singers. She's went to like, AAA? And like....there was a pic with her and a male Kpop group from awhile ago (not a-nation)... But it's certainly interesting lol.

[pimenta]

^ This is so true, we have reports of other artists attending Ayu's concerts every year, but I can barely remember any mention of Ayu attending someone else's concert except TVXQ lol

I still dream with the day Ayu and Kuu will do a collaboration together...

Originally Posted by happiholic★

I wonder if it's really just so they can steal ideas, haha. Although I enjoy Kuu's concerts more, Ayu is quite dramatic.

I doubt they are super great friends, but have respect as label mates.

They used to chat all the time on the back when they attended the same music programs. I remember one time Kuu even switched places with someone else so she could be sitting next to Ayu and later they could be seen chatting and laughing together on the background xD

[happiholic★]

I still doubt they are super great friends, like I think some people want to believe. More than acquaintances, but not best friends. I can't imagine they call each other up in the middle of the night, but will have a good time if they are at the same function.

[ayu_ready?]

don't think they can be best friends, but they are colleagues, sort of.

[Ryusei]

Kuu and Ayu collab ugh I'd sell some of my organs to see that happen...

[ALfromHELLSING]

I just saw the covers and man, does she look stunning. CD+DVD one is too pretty for words.

[ilovekodaa]

Eevee Morgan @youtube
walk of my life tour !!!


https://youtu.be/KnP04I9Wk1Y?t=1m41s


ALL IS EPIC <3

[orbitalaspect]

Originally Posted by ayumisrael

I completely agree!

Well kuu and namie have been spotted several times going to ayu's shows but I'm not sure ayu has even gone to theirs except for sending respect final flowers lol
jokes aside, they are probably all love each other.

Originally Posted by tokyoxjapanxfan

Yea I've honestly found it strange that we never have reports about Ayu going to other concerts for -female- singers. She's went to like, AAA? And like....there was a pic with her and a male Kpop group from awhile ago (not a-nation)... But it's certainly interesting lol.

Originally Posted by pimenta

^ This is so true, we have reports of other artists attending Ayu's concerts every year, but I can barely remember any mention of Ayu attending someone else's concert except TVXQ lol

I still dream with the day Ayu and Kuu will do a collaboration together...

They used to chat all the time on the back when they attended the same music programs. I remember one time Kuu even switched places with someone else so she could be sitting next to Ayu and later they could be seen chatting and laughing together on the background xD

If Ayu had the time, I'm sure she probably would. But Ayu is always on tour, working on an album, or doing some other related work. I don't know how Koda can pull off raising a kid, a marriage, plus a new album every year, plus singles. But she often doesn't tour as extensively as Namie or Ayu.

I'm sure a part of it also has to do with fans. A lot of fans crossover between these artists, and Ayu is the most recognized out of all three.

I think the comparison between them went something like:

Namie tours very frequently, releases new material infrequently.
Ayu tours frequently, releases new material frequently.
Koda tours infrequently, releases new material very frequently.

Originally Posted by happiholic★

I wonder if it's really just so they can steal ideas, haha. Although I enjoy Kuu's concerts more, Ayu is quite dramatic.

I doubt they are super great friends, but have respect as label mates.

Kuu and Ayu are buds. They have been on HEY!x3 and other programs several times together. I think they've also been photographed buying each other's albums (?)

The only one that never really fit in among the group was Utada. She went very experimental around 2002 and stepped away from a lot of the pop artists she knew. But then again, Utada is a weirdo. I love her to death, but no reasonable individual would go quiet in the industry for two years then come back just to announce that they were going to go quiet in the industry indefinitely...

SPEAKING OF KODA.

The CD-Only and CD+DVD covers for SUMMER of LOVE, I have decided, are the best photos I have seen of Koda since at least Kingdom era. I love how relaxed and carefree she looks in both.

My only gripe with the Blu-ray cover is that pose. She did that pose on BEST ~first things~ promo photos. It looked derpy then. And it still looks derp, just from the front.

Anyway, I'm excited for this release. I love the covers, and though I'm sure this won't sell 800,000 copies, I'm going to pretend that it will.

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by ilovekodaa

Eevee Morgan @youtube
walk of my life tour !!!


https://youtu.be/KnP04I9Wk1Y?t=1m41s


ALL IS EPIC <3

Thanks!
The stage and the screens look spectacular!
Actually didn't expect that from the reviews so far
Can't wait.. just about 3 weeks!

[Luck16]

The stage looks quite fancy, didn't expect it to be like this either

[Gustavopc]

There are so many screens it looks like an ayu stage lol