It’s both a joyous and sad day today. Well, maybe sad is too strong – closer to bittersweet, I think. Niigaki Risa, who has been a member of Morning Musume for over 10 years, has graduated. It really was about time, but I do find it a bit sad, because while she started out weak, … Continue reading
I’m surprised at the timing, but not at the news. Niigaki Risa, a staple of Morning Musume for years, current leader, and longest serving member, announced her graduation at the winter concert today. The news is something that many expected, due to her tenure. And yet, the timing of it was, for me, unexpected, … Continue reading
2011 is coming to a close at the end of this month, and what a year it has been for Hello! Project… While my interest has not fully recovered from its gradual recession over the past 5 years, it has been piqued by all the auditions, graduations, and yes, even the occasional good song. Over … Continue reading
There has been a lot going on in the world of Morning Musume in the past year or so. After years without changing, we’ve had a total of 4 graduations. We’ve had an astounding 8 additions, 4 for 9th gen, and then 4 more for 10th gen. It’s change in the Momusu world like we … Continue reading
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