What do other singers think about Ayu?

[nEwly]

I am interested in what other japanese singer say/think about Ayu?!
Do they respect their, are they jealous or maybe some of them hate her?
Does anybody know/heard/read something?

[keikeiaznqueen]

Well, DJ Ozma wants to marry Ayu. XDD

I think other artists do have respect for her, especially since she IS the bestselling solo artist in Japan (just behind B'z and Mr. Children overall?). Otherwise I don't really know much about this.

[jimex289]

She used to be 2nd overall but I'm very sure Misuchiru has overtaken her. I don't think the numbers are accurate anymore...gotta check Oricon for that info. What's the whole deal with her and DJ OZMA; do they have a thing going on (not a romantic thing of course)? Overall she's definitely respected by a lot of people...I don't see why she would be the object of any type of hatred. She's not the type of person who really gives a crap what people think about her either. I think she's expressed this in her songs and in her interviews.

I remember people used to say a lot of things about Ayu and Kuu when Kumi started rising into stardom and whatnot. You'd think there was actually something between them. They actually get along quite well, those two. Always sitting next to each other and gossiping on MS. It's the greatest thing I've ever seen lol.

[Kingdom]

i think the ayu vs. kuu thing was started because of ignorant fans on both sides. they are label mates and both amazing performers so people try to say one is better than the other, fake stories about the two fighting, and so on. but like you said jimex whenever they appear on shows together, they site next to each other and talk and giggle.

it is possible to adore both ayu and kuu, i do it!

as for other artists, i am sure she is respected. she has been in the music industry a long time!

[ren0210989]

i love to watch those 2 giggleing

it cracked me up when DJ OZMA said @a-nation that he wants to marry Ayu xD

[pommy48]

hahaha yeah, they were sitting and giggling during Music Station whenever DJ OZMA began to perform

but i think being in the music industry for so long, it's certain that ayu would get some respect

oo he did? which a-nation was that?

[mimi.chan]

Originally Posted by pommy408

hahaha yeah, they were sitting and giggling during Music Station whenever DJ OZMA began to perform

but i think being in the music industry for so long, it's certain that ayu would get some respect

oo he did? which a-nation was that?

the recent one 2008 ~~ she cracked up too when she heard it~~~
it was cute

[pommy48]

oh when did he say it? cause i only downloaded the parts where ayu sang~

[emi♡]

i think it's probably all of the above.

you can never know how anyone truly feels.

but if it's negative they probably arent going to show it lol

i think the majority of them respect her.

[Evolution7/4]

love at music station when ayu and kuu where chitchatting in the background together.
BoA really respects Ayu because she was very nice and respectful to her during her debut: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6tYNwrg5fo

Utada Hikaru also respects Ayu and thinks she is "cute" (their rivalry is again completly fabricated by fans/the record companies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6lgSLNBvXc

[andre2907]

About the Kuu vs. Ayu thing. Obviously we have no proof they like or don't like each other but I remember Ayu was really cold to Koda Kumi during the Mr. and Mrs. Smith premiere. It was kind of weird, haha.

Of course, as fans, we have no idea who don't like/like each other in this media. Just because they made nice comments about each other in a TV show does not mean anything and tabloid articles are not reliable either.

[jimex289]

Oh that's awesome; the whole thing with BoA. I have never seen that video so thanks for that. I'm not surprised at Ayu's reaction at all though...it seems like just the thing she would do. Despite all the success she's seen, I don't think it's gotten to her head in terms of treating people with proper respect and not looking down on them.

The whole thing with Hikki really came to light with the "A BEST - Distance" incident back in 2001. I don't think it was something Toshiba EMI took part in though...from what I heard they set the release date for Distance way before A BEST. It was avex that hit upon the Distance release date...whether it was coincidence or not no one really knows. I'm going to say it wasn't because they basically forced Ayu to release this against her will. I've seen that video though...it doesn't really seem like Utada Hikaru knows anything about Ayu at all actually, maybe because she herself is such a significant artist too. Quote: "She writes her own lyrics...I think?" and "She's REALLY cute." Gah, is that like, the only thing she can say about Ayu lol. I guess it just lends more credibility that there's not really anything between them. She's doing her own thing and not really paying attention to anyone else and it's the same with Ayu; I think the situation would be quite contrary if they really were rivals.

[Evolution7/4]

^Exactly. Also Utada states "We do different stuff" whch is so true. Two completly different type of singers/songwriters.

[nEwly]

Thank you very much for your answers!
I have thought of germany, because here there are some bands and singers who are really hated by some people xD (but I have to say some are really baaad )

[asmAyumi1992]

Most Taiwanese celeb (I think) always wanna copy what Ayu did. I don't hate them but they make me annoyed. Plus, from my observation, Misha Omar(Malaysian celeb) too looks like copying Ayu.

[maikaru]

TRF girl members, Wada Akiko, and though she is not a singer, Hisamoto Masami really like and support Ayu.
Especially Wada Akiko, who can be seen in this year's Kouhaku really excited when Mirrorcle World was announced, and really cheered her on.

[*Petit*]

A lot of high profiled musicians and idols come to her lives and concerts as well ..

[jimex289]

Originally Posted by *Petit*

A lot of high profiled musicians and idols come to her lives and concerts as well ..

Yes that's very true. This year I think Taiwanese(?) celebrity Alan Kuo cancelled a show or interview to attend Ayu's concert. Last year many famous celebs went, most notably Jolin Tsai. I don't think she went this year though.

[prussian blue]

Originally Posted by maikaru

TRF girl members, Wada Akiko, and though she is not a singer, Hisamoto Masami really like and support Ayu.
Especially Wada Akiko, who can be seen in this year's Kouhaku really excited when Mirrorcle World was announced, and really cheered her on.

i heard some rumour when ayuXtomoya broke up, akiko was like saying bad thing about ayu in a TV programme? and she praised how good was tomoya to ayu while ayu wasnt doing anything good to him. idk, it might be a false news too

[maikaru]

Originally Posted by prussian blue

i heard some rumour when ayuXtomoya broke up, akiko was like saying bad thing about ayu in a TV programme? and she praised how good was tomoya to ayu while ayu wasnt doing anything good to him. idk, it might be a false news too

Ohhh~
It was because she thought Ayu was blocking her calls.
But I think they resolved it now,
Because sometimes Wada Akiko mentions Ayu in her program and things.
And yeah, at Kouhaku, she was really cheering Ayu when she was announced.
So I think everything is fine.

p.s. do you know, she went on a rampage about Kouhaku!! ahaha
"Perfume and GIRL NEXT DOOR was LIPSYNC!!! what is criteria about this kouhaku program?!" she said.
Ahaha I love Wada Akiko.
She was so mad at her team~