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I hope that masa's work remains online, his articles are fantastic and really provide a glimpse into fan perceptions and interpretations of her work during her peak. I discovered Ayu a good few years after her peak, so I found them absolutely fascinating.
Speaking of her peak, I cannot believe her 20th anniversary is so soon. It makes me wonder what the release lineup is *actually* going to look like. A BEST 3 is probably going to happen, but I wonder what other goodies Ayu has in mind? I mean, she could go with A COVERS, a 20th anniversary single, a new album, a rarities and B side album, etc. I mean, she could surprise us and have a very minimal lineup - but I can't see Avex or Ayu choosing that path, unless of course she goes all out on her 20th anni tour. Either way, I'm hoping that she releases an album (whether it be original, rarities or covers) and gets a decent budget for PVs. It's been a long time since I really *enjoyed* an Ayu PV.
I'm hoping for quality over quantity above all.
I also wonder about her creative vision. I mean, her tenth anniversary was very glamourous and diva-like, and understandably so given that the eras that surrounded that time saw Ayu presenting herself as a mega pop-star. What will Ayu wish to convey within the releases of her 20th?
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