[Koda Kumi] The 113th Official Thread

[LacusClyne]

^i'm in singapore.....

[ストロボ・EdGE]

All hell would break loose if Koda Kumi broke Ayu's single streak, especially right there at the tip of breaking the record of whatever amount of consecutive #1s.
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I personally wouldn't care much though. LacusClyne's explanation does make sense though.

[jbrat2219]

I'm hope there's no foul play against Kumi that week. It wouldn't be to hard to for Avex to "control how many copies get sold" unless the fact that she's with rhythm zone means they don't have as much control. They are the distributors though, right?

[Queen Bee]

Originally Posted by jbrat2219

I'm hope there's no foul play against Kumi that week.

I agree but I have this strong feeling that no matter which one gets number one that some fans of the other might start staying that there was foul play involved.

[emi♡]

I don't know...I'm fairly certain that unless they pull some kind of crazy new marketing thing for Kuu's single to make it more special...I don't think she'll get more sales...

then again...I'm more interested in seeing how their advertising goes...especially since Ayu's 50th is coming out the next week...they may not even advertise a lot for crossroads...and they better give kuu all she deserves lol

The Japanese do totally eat up the ballads...and walk...like Lacus said...whatever...it's gonna be fun. I don't really care who gets higher sales...I think sales may hit an all time low for both singles...

[jbrat2219]

I hate to say it but Crossroad seems to be a throw away single much like how MOON/blossom appears to be. Just stepping stones to get to "L." But even with promotion for Gossip Candy and everything, it was no match against little-to-no-promotion-whatsoever M/b... So I think it will be interesting to see how this plays out. And it would be interesting to see which side fans will sway with the most. It's not uncanny for their to be fans of both girls obviously. Hopefully they support both.

[waterballoon]

@Jbrat: the thing with Gossip Candy is that the main songs in it aren't the Japanese kinda songs; they're all upbeat songs that yeah... aren't popular with the genereal public,

But with suki de x3, it's a 3-ballad single including the remake of walk which probably is highly anticipated. I don't know,but I would say suki de x3 has the "backing" of the general public?

Of course Ayu most likely would get #1 weekly with her fanbase (which is what her releases are usually targeted to nowadays)... but we will see. I'm almost 100% positive that avex will do some tweaking, or at least ensure that Ayu will break Seiko Matsuda's streak~ ^^

[maze]

Originally Posted by waterballoon

@Jbrat: the thing with Gossip Candy is that the main songs in it aren't the Japanese kinda songs; they're all upbeat songs that yeah... aren't popular with the genereal public,

what? you need to remember that Lollipop did way better than MOON in the digital charts, I think japanese people really loved this song :3

[waterballoon]

Originally Posted by emiko

I hope Avex won't be cheap, and they'll go all out for everything.

That would be awesome.

ikr it'd be an exciting battle but... meh. avex's got no balls : /

Originally Posted by Tsubasa2591

what? you need to remember that Lollipop did way better than MOON in the digital charts, I think japanese people really loved this song :3

lol chill! Well MOON had 3 versions and Ayu always had a bigger hardcore fanbase than Kuu (I think) anyway, so it's only natural that MOON sold more physical copies than Gossip Candy.

[KarenPang]

honestly as the days/weeks goes by , I'm very sure that the tension felt between both camps will be X_X

I'm going to stay outta all those catfights as I dealt with one 2 days ago in line with BREAKERZ (not on here but on LiveJournal) & believe me , it completely throw out my mood & spoilt me & my friends's seriously/super big time >_>

I listen to both artistes & I feel that there's no need to say who's better than so & so . It's an ego thing & you bound to get people mad for nothing

each of them have their good/bad points & also good/bad songs in their discography & it applies for all artistes I support

too bad not everyone can see things so simple minded like me .__.

[jbrat2219]

^ Ah I see what you mean.

Like someone else mentioned, I'm interested in seeing how the promotion turns out. Who gets heavy promo and who doesn't or if they will be even. Or even MORE amazing, they promote together! :O

[waterballoon]

I'm pretty sure Kuuu would be on TV shows; not too sure for Ayu though... crossroad just seems like "whatever" compared to L coming a week later lol

[jbrat2219]

Yeah definitely. How weird is it that both of Ayu and Kumi's singles are released in the same month... this next one the same day...

[emi♡]

I hope Avex won't be cheap, and they'll go all out for everything.

That would be awesome.

[Queen Bee]

^I forgot about that as well. I wonder if that means Kuu's starting to be a stronger digital seller than a physical seller.

[jbrat2219]

Originally Posted by Tsubasa2591

what? you need to remember that Lollipop did way better than MOON in the digital charts, I think japanese people really loved this song :3

Originally Posted by Ayumi626

^I forgot about that as well. I wonder if that means Kuu's starting to be a stronger digital seller than a physical seller.

But if you'll notice, it seems to be a summer song sort of thing. Sunrise didn't sell very well physically but was a digital hit, the same thing happened with Lollipop. I think those kind of songs attract digital consumers but not necessarily physical consumers.

[hsienko]

Originally Posted by jbrat2219

But if you'll notice, it seems to be a summer song sort of thing. Sunrise didn't sell very well physically but was a digital hit, the same thing happened with Lollipop. I think those kind of songs attract digital consumers but not necessarily physical consumers.

I think its because songs like Lollipop and Sunrise attract younger people who want the song on their ipod or w/e so they get a lot of digital sales. But ballads attract a more older crowd who still use CDs or can afford to spend money on the entire physical CD and not just 1 track.


I'm surprised they haven't announced some kind of faux singles project for Kuu since her 50th single is right around the corner.

[Queen Bee]

^Oh yeah, I forgot about that as well. I guess we're just going to have to wait and see.

[jbrat2219]

It feel soooooooooo soon! But I guess it IS August, ne? @___________@; Can't wait to see Kumi's setlist!

[NintendoHTF1242]

Kuu is obvs better than Ayu because Kuu knows what to do with an empty bottle /end of discussion

but no srsly lol this competition will be nice to see.