The rest of the guys should learn from Shinji and start tweeting in english!!! xD

paradise/Endless Figthers is a nice single but it's really similar to their others 2010 single. I would like new sounds!!!

To be honest PARADISE is kind of lacking. I loved Aitai Riyu and even Makenai Kokoro is a song that I play sometimes in my head :). But PARADISE just wasn't for me. I wonder if they'll release a really nice Winter Ballad one day?

Did you guys watch Music Station? They were really good, even though I don't like the song. Nissy was ever smiling. They're also going to be on Kohaku this year. They are slowly getting more and more recognized.

Maybe Ayu and Naoya can perform Dream ON somewhere? That would be cool. But I think the release date December makes that possible because Ayu will promote Love Songs at the End of the Year and Christmas shows. :(

Am I the only one that thinks that Dream ON sounds like Crash+ZERØ? lol

AAA will release a new single & their 6th original album next year. The album is called Buzz Communication and will be released on 16th of February, yay. Source And Nishi will be in a new drama from January on. He will play a high school student, haha. And Shin released a nice photobook these days, too. But if you're in AAA fandom you surely know all this stuff already.

I never thought I would say that but Ayu fans are slowly but steadily getting on my nerves more every minute the collab with Naoya goes on. First thing, is it so hard to learn his name properly? Naoya Urata is not a hard name to remember it is relatively short and now that they read and hear it all the time they still misspell it or call him "that guy". And all this "He is ugly" "Could he be any gayer" "He cannot sing" What kind of immature brats are these people? It makes me so angry, because I really like the collab, but some Ayu fans are obviously arrogant and cannot seem to let anybody else take the spotlight. Poor Ayu, having people like this as fans. Anyway, I really liked the TV performance of Dream on on CDTV. Probably the only time we get to see it live, but it was nice & cool.

Be quiet.

Honestly, I listen to AAA for 2 years now & I don't know the name of the singers but Naoya Urata (because he sings with Ayu) & Nishijima Takahiro (because I saw him in ghost friends).
But I agree that a name is not hard to remember.
Moreover, in another website, all people let some comments about Ayu only on the dream ON page. I was a bit disappointed because nobody mention Naoya-kun & nobody talks about Ayu as the producer of the single, but only as a singer.
But we can't change people.

I hope they'll have some new good songs in that album. i mean, their last singles were a bit similar with same sounds. I would like something new.

Yay for new album!!

I've honestly been staying out of the Dream On threads... pretty much for the reasons you guys mentioned. :(

When I heard Ayu was doing a collab with a guy from AAA, even though I read the name "Urata Naoya", I immediately thought of Nishi's voice paired with Ayu's and got really excited. When I realized that it wasn't Nishi, but Urata... I was actually kind of disappointed. I think it could have been better with Nishi, (it would, of course, have been a different style) but I'm not complaining, since it'll probably help AAA's publicity.

I can kind of understand where the Ayu fans are coming from, though. The more I watch Urata, the more I feel like he has a bigger view of himself than is reality. That being said, I think some Ayu fans have a smaller view of him than is reality. Like, without Ayu, he wouldn't have sold anything. A big ol' zero on the Oricon. I agree that she probably helped with sales because of the extra hype, but I don't think the only people buying the single were Ayu fans. I bought that single to support AAA and Urata.

At the same time that I'm happy for him, I hope his solo career doesn't hurt the group. ):

Otherwise, I'm super excited for the new single and album!! I only casually listened to AAA before this, but I'm planning on buying this next album. HEARTFUL was so amazing that if this next album is even half as good... *w*

Oh, by the way, Aitai Riyuu did NOT win the Japan Record Award - EXILE's I Wish for You won, their third consecutive (first since Ayu back in 2003 and first by a male artist - only second time!).

^I wish for you is a great song, so it doesn't surprise me that it won. (Even though I'm usually baffled at the amount of popularity of EXILE, they do have some catchy tunes) But nothing beats Aitai Riyuu for me. It's probably my favourite AAA song ever, I just love it so much.

I think nobody doubts that a large amount of success of Dream On comes from Ayu. And of course Naoya does realize this. I don't know how he is supposed to act? People seem offended that he did a song with Ayu, but I actually doubt that it was his idea from the start. Ayu has a different relationship with Naoya, she doesn't have a relationship with Nishi. She answered to the question what AAA are to her "my little brother is a member". Ayu knows Naoya for years now, she is his senior, his mentor - and in a way she discovered him. I don't get what is so wrong with that collab or the need to put Naoya down that I constantly see here and at other places. (not directed at you, lividlillies)

I knew of Ayu's relationship with Naoya, how he was her dancer and helped him get started. Rather, I was just thinking of the amazing ballads she and Nishi could do. *_* That said, I haven't listened to Dream on in its entirety yet, but what I have heard sounds really good.

I actually don't know how Naoya's been behaving since the single, but I'm sure its been tasteful. Out of stage performances in tours and lives, he's my least favourite--but I think that boils down to personal taste in the end, and what type of stage presence a person wants from their singers/actors, rather than real ability (because he certainly gets a large scream from the crowd!).

Also, I really think Ayu was the one who wanted to do this single. I cannot for a minute imagine Naoya "bothering" her about it. I think she wanted to do this for him and made it happen. The fact that she produced it makes me think that she wanted to do a collab but didn't get enough support and decided to just "make it herself". I think their relationship is really sweet, actually. ♥

Also: Out of Aitai Riyuu and Dream After Dream, I prefer Dream After Dream. Aitai Riyuu is a really good song, though. My all-time favourite song by AAA is Brand New World, but I think that's an album song, so it didn't get a PV. >:

AAA did only a short version of Aitai Riyuu at Kouhaku. They were cute nonetheless and didn't even sound that nervous, but I think I saw Chiaki make some dancing mistakes. ;)

I just finished watching it! They did really good, and their costumes were really cool! They must have been really excited to be there! It's a big deal, right?

He just took a picture with some kangaroos...he wasn't in Australia at all. :)

Amazing that they have kangaroos in japan *_*

Didn't he just go to Mt. Fuji, too? I guess he's doing some travelling for a New Years break. Sounds fun! Shinjiro already asked him to bring back souvenirs (on twitter). XD

It would be really cool if Ayu wrote a ballad for Naoya, like they are talking about on twitter! I just watched Heart to Heart Tour (what an amazing concert) and I think I nearly fell of the sofa when Misako & Naoya make out in the Heartful Bar to Kuchibiru Kara Romantica. :eek:OMG:eek I read about it - but seeing it was different. Certainly not bad though, haha, I like dirty stuff. :D

5th Anniversary DVD will be released in March. Can't wait for this and their concerts in *gasp* Saitama Super Arena...amazing.

Ever since Komuro has been producing AAA's music, I've become much more interested :3

Previously, I don't think I gave AAA a chance, haha. When they debuted I wasn't really interested in artists besides Ayu and Kuu haha.

But now I really can't wait for their new album! I like the title a lot~ I'm even contemplating buying the album+single combo on mu-mo hehe :3 And joining their fan club xD

That'd make me a member of TeamAyu, NEXT DOOR and AAA Party haha. But I haven't decided on whether to join or not >_<

^What kind of advantages to you get for being in AAA Party? I would decide based on what you get for your money. For example you can read the blog entries even if you aren't in the fanclub and I think AAA are not yet that big, that not getting concert tickets would be an issue, right?

Buzz Communication Covers are out. I don't like them that much, Heartful Covers were much cooler. Some of these clothes are horrible. Anyway they still manage to look nice - even wearing these clown outfits. *cough*

I think I'll be able to make a more concrete decision when I see a bigger version, but they don't look too bad... Of course, I'm really interested in what type of weird thing they have Shuuta dressed in. o_o;;

Even though it's expensive, I kind of want to get the CD+2DVD version. *w* Disc 1 is a 90 minute live, I think? Hmm... but, the 2nd DVD doesn't have the same stuff as the CD+DVD. No Off-shots. D:

What do you think is better?

Sorry for the double post, but I wanted to share this while I remembered:

http://community.livejournal.com/random_jblogs/tag/aaa

This person likes to translate blogs and she's doing a lot of AAA's, so I thought I'd share it if people haven't seen already.

NINKI ratings:
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1...4820110216.png

First day sales:
Daiji na Koto single: #4 to AKB48, Tegomass, Kobukuro
BUZZ COMMUNICATION album: #2 to Yuzu, 22,363 (compared to 27,260)

By the way, does anybody know where are the pictures from for these two Urata pictures? I'm quite interested in those...
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2...naoyanaoya.jpg http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4...aawaypromo.png

I think the second picture is from the solo album cover shoot for Turn Over. I'm not sure, though.

Anyway, Buzz Communication is on its way to me!!! Can't wait!!!! I wanna listen to it, now but I'll be strong and won't listen to any leaks. And can I just say that Shuuty looks amazing these days? His hair looks so soft! And he looks really cute! Weee....and Nao-kun with black hair. Gorgeous!

CDTV performance of Daiji na Koto

Ayu wrote something about Naoyas voice on twitter. I wonder if she produced another track for him. It would be great if she did a ballad for AAA. But I doubt that.

New single in May (11th). Not a TK single, so there will be something new to look forward to. I don't think Ayu is involved but one can dream, right?

And Shinjiro will be in a Beetv drama with Yagira Yuya and Kaho. Source

Don't think Ayu did a song for them...

It's really fast to see a new single in May. I really hope a new sound that is totally different from the album.

Yes, I doubt that Ayu is involved as well. *sigh*

I don't think it's that fast. Daiji na Koto was released in February - and the next single is in May. It seems like a normal release pattern for them.

I also don't want something that is completely different, because I like their style now. Heartful is my favourite album and Aitai Riyu my favourite single. I'm curious what they'll release next and who is producing....

I hope they release a song like Get Chu ! or Sunshine

I miss there old music style

AAA members are ok. They postponed their Buzz Communication Tour 2011 (at least the dates in March) and they stopped updating the blog.

When the release schedules are back they will release 3 singles in 3 months. A new song is called Charge ▶ Go and is already in use for a cm.

good news.

Charge ▶ Go it's a cool title & sounds happy & full of hope

here you can see the cm
http://www.weider-jp.com/charge_go/index.html

another electro song -_____-

thanks & yeah another song who sounds as their others last songs.

AAA are back updating their blog daily. Shinjiro just posted an entry with pictures of his baby nephew. What a cutie. I just have to mention this because my nephew is also the same age - and also cute...haha.

Read here

OMG^O^ He's so adorable!!!

They will be at a-nation. Surprise, surprise. :)

It's the title of the a-nation 2011 :yconfused

^ Maybe it'll be kind of like the image song for this year's a-nation?

The theme song (from now on, I believe) is thx a lot, but that doesn't mean they couldn't have an insert song and stuff... haha

I think it would be really cool if a-nation had a theme song from different artists each year. Like theme of a-nation 03 from ayu. And now maybe it is AAA's turn. Anyway everything that keeps them popular is good.

28th single on June 22nd called 「No cry No more」. Will be released in 3 versions. Source

I'm really getting interested into AAA - I'm looking forward to the upcoming new singles they're releasing!

It's possible.

Finally a release date for the new single! I'm happy.^^

Buzz Communication Tour finally starts today in Sapporo! Can't wait to get infos/a tracklist.

Buzz Communication Tour setlist from karigan90 @attackallaround lj community


Source

Sounds exiting!

Nice tracklist. I really hope we'll have some pics soon!

Making of Body Cooler CM with No cry No more as bg music. This CM is Boys Only, btw.

Shuutyyyyyyyyy! :luv2:luv2:luv2 Why so gorgeous? *sigh*

Apparently Shin will appear (semi?) naked in a magazine shoot by famous artist Mika Ninakawa. I don't know why everyone is complaining...I'm looking forward to it. :lech

Source 1
Source 2

Uhh... :think

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I'm really interested as well xDDDD :laugh

^Haha, I knew I wasn't alone in this.

A user called Misako-chan posted costume pics on her blog:

http://all-about-aaa.over-blog.com/

Haha, Nishi as Luffy.

I can't say nothing about no cry no more.

thanks for the blog link. Super Mario? XD

^ Yes, from the CM it sounds kinda forgettable.

Haha, Shuuty looks like a little kid. A few years ago with beard he looked so much older. And Misako cosplays AKB48? Chiaki looks a bit like Sailor Moon. I love Misakos white outfit the most. It looks fantastic.

Yes the white dress is really beautiful on Misako;

Do you see that CM?

You can check out the covers for No cry No more at the official website. Summery, but still a little cold with all that blue, imho.

Bad News for Chiaki Fans. She was recently injured during filming and will miss some of the coming tour dates.
from ParAAAdise

Poor Chiaki :cry ...hopefully she'll recover soon. I'm really worried.

About the covers: it's not their best summer covers. I think they looktoo fixed & so not natural. Maybe it's because of the blue background?

OMg I really wonder what's happen to her. I hope she'll recover soon!

thanks for posting the article.

Regarding the Chiaki Ito issue: OUCH - that has got to hurt. We hope she recovers soon, but that's quite bad - and is this involving the new single?

After all, too good it's Friday...or too bad it's Friday the 13th - and that's the day after Chiaki Ito got injured!?

Another arcticle about Chiaki's injuries from Tokyohive

I think the covers are okay, they had better covers before. I'm really looking forward to the new single :luv2

Pv of No cry no more

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xj1...-more-pv_music

^thanks, i'm not a huge fan, but this is a really good song and PV

When I heard the start of the song I thought: "ok, common song & similar to the others " but after I was O.O totally different. Only the chorus is similar to their others songs.

The pv is ok but I really like the stage with flags. Don't know really why but I think it's cool^^

It's very "avex" if that makes sense, haha. I like it. :) Really catchy.

Chiaki is back on stage, according to her blog entry and twitter. Glad it was such a speedy recovery.

I'm glad that she's already back! It's really a good news.

That's quite good news to hear. Now we're back in full operations once again. And tomorrow's the single release - time goes really fast!!!

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/2...aaa600x450.jpg

Full article: http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/06/aaa...or-ito-yokado/

I need some help here...which of the girls of AAA are which? At least it's identifiable by different hair colors here...

Chiaki Ito the girl on the left with the lighter colour hair. Misako Uno is on the right with the dark hair :)

they're so cute!!

Live at CDTV

I also have another question, somewhat related to the image:

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/2...aaa600x450.jpg

Which of the two have shorter hair (see also the No cry No more PV)? (I'm guessing Misako Uno, it appears...)

^Raiu answered your question. The girl with the short lighter hair (on this photo, left) is Chiaki Ito. In the PV and in this picture the one with the long dark hair is Misako Uno. In the PV Chiaki has short dark hair. At the moment their look is like this:

Misako Uno=long dark hair.
Chiaki Ito=short light hair.

Watch the CM and Making of for that bed thing with Chiaki and Misako here.

Saitama Super Arena THIS weekend!!! *yay* Buzz Communication Tour will be shown on WOWOW, too. (PayTV) It will be the concert on the 26th. I'm so happy for them.

BEST album listed for 9.14 now:
and next single, 8.31, 4 editions, double a-side

^Oh really? Do we need another Best of Album? Meh.....

Well, this is interesting, but where is No cry No more at this moment???

I think it debuted at 3 after Maeda Atsuko and Shinee. Weekly Charts are not out yet?

Shuuty is in a musical in Sanrio Puro Land with My Melody. Very funny if you ask me. Have a look at some pictures posted in the AAA LJ Community here.

Good news about the BEST album.

Since it's only 1 CD, I would imagine it would contain the singles from "Beyond" (18th Single) to their upcoming 28th Single.

Yeah, that is right, except the latest shows #4. But I don't get this - why is it not out on JPopsuki yet??? Or even here???

It's now available, but is a 192 kbps rip

AAA's shows last weekend in Saitama Arena were a big success. Watch a video here! They sound a little nervous - but cute. I'm happy for them that they are getting more and more succesful.

If you're interested in AAA I recommend the tumblr of a fangirl called saikyoubabe. She translates loads of AAA stuff like tweets, blog entries and news. And she has an awesome sense of humor, which you can see when you check the Nissy pic she posted. *lol*

Check it out here!

Well, at least it's better than nothing... :)

Next single announced:

Release Date is 31st of August. Title is not yet revealed, b-side is called I4U.

Well, mark your calendars for this summer-ending single...

I just realized kakumei already posted that info about the single. Sorry for the double info guys. But hey, Naoya is having another duet with Ayu on her new mini album. Woah!

i would surely love a pv for ID

The 29th single will be called CALL / I4U . :D

And Nissy will be in a Beetv Summer drama with Koike Teppei called Shonan Summer Love Story. It's going to be a romance drama. Hot Nissy making out scenes? Who knows, every thing is possible when it's a mobile drama from Beetv.

I like the title I4U ^^

I think I'll add a new drama in my to see list! XD

source: Tokyohive

Purikura mahcines?! Ooh...

The official website has a CALL/I4U and #AAABEST theme now. #AAABEST is the official title of the Best of Album. The whole PV for CALL is out. Here is a link for the complete PV on youku if you're interested.

I already saw the CALL pv. It's nice to hear a different song from what they made this two years. Even if it's a bit repetitive & become boring. I'm not a fan of the pv.

I'm just waiting for I4U now!

The PV is a little weird and the song is kind of forgettable, you're right yoake. But I think they all look good in the PV and I have the feeling that Shuta and Shinjiro are more featured in their recent songs and PV's whereas it was only Misako/Nissy/Naoya/Chiaki before.

Yeah! I agree. I especially like Shinjiro's outfit in that pv. But the socks!XD The hat is great!! Everyone can't wear this kind of hat very well. It looks great on him!

I4U is out:


It's a nice song!

Looking like little kids at a-nation! *kyah* Here and Here

*LOL* @Shuty&Shin on these horses :laugh

XD omg I want to see the a-nation, now!!!

Extremely cute new CM for a clothes company Ito Yokado's goodday.

Watch the CM/making of here, song is I4U.

They are getting more adorable by the minute.

#4 to start - surprised they're better than JUNO (#15)...

^How exactly is that surprising? AAA have a fanbase, they are not new.

Yeah JUNO can't beat a band as AAA that sing since a lot of time in Japan & is famous!

I hope to see a link to dl the single soon!

Bunch of new things:

First Nishi will be in another Sion Sono movie. Unfortunately not as the main character. But, yay, anyway.
from tokyohive


A performance of SUNSHINE for some MTV Summer Open Air thing. I feel sick when I watch Misako in that performance. Before, I didn't know what everybody was going on about but here she looks like she has a serious problem with her body. How can anybody be so thin and still walk around, let alone dance? This is really scary.



Here is the CALL performance on CDTV from yesterday.

^I noticed it too just recently. She's a pretty girl and always had a nice but healthy body, but now she seems to be way too skinny. Maybe that's why her voice sounds less powerful and more strained. I hope she gains some weight back and realizes that she's still a beauty if she isn't stick thin.

I think especially Misako looks better with afew pounds more. She has a round face so I really hope people weren't calling her fat or something.

Anyway it's already that time of the year. 6th anniversary! Congratulations AAA.

:hbday:happybday:hbday