[CHARTS + SALES] Mirrorcle World - ORICON STYLE

[NorthStar]

I of course want her Anniversary single to get #1,because I wish the best for her and it is a celebration of her place in the business.
However,if she was absolutely determined to get to #1 at all costs, a song like Mirrorcle World is clearly not the way to go. Her rock-flavoured songs never do as well on the charts,and MW has very bizarre tempo changes,is almost 6 minutes long,includes a symphonic intro,smashing glass,etc. I really enjoy the song for precisely these reasons,but its a gamble when you know the closest to assurance you can get for a #1 is to release an uptempo poppy song or a ballad.

Lets be honest too; alot of MW's sales are driven by the different editions and people buying multiples. I am sure that the sales would be lower if there was only a cd+dvd and a cd only like normal.

Also,not to point fingers,but complaining and saying how stressed you are/angry about Ayu not getting to #1 or "losing" her streak if you didn't do your part and actually buy a single is a little silly. If everyone thinks one doesn't make a difference,then none will be sold. Don't complain generally,but really don't complain if you couldn't get $10 together to buy the single. Come on...

[*Petit*]

Originally Posted by NorthStar

However,if she was absolutely determined to get to #1 at all costs, a song like Mirrorcle World is clearly not the way to go. Her rock-flavoured songs never do as well on the charts,and MW has very bizarre tempo changes,is almost 6 minutes long,includes a symphonic intro,smashing glass,etc. I really enjoy the song for precisely these reasons,but its a gamble when you know the closest to assurance you can get for a #1 is to release an uptempo poppy song or a ballad.

Lets be honest too; alot of MW's sales are driven by the different editions and people buying multiples. I am sure that the sales would be lower if there was only a cd+dvd and a cd only like normal.

I totally agree with this. Not only is it almost a recut, but the above as well.

[cttncandy]

If she does lose her number 1 streak she might start releasing more singles since she won't have to worry about meeting "that expectation" for her record company. Whatever, everything happens for a reason and it is usually for something better. I have always stood by that mentality, and it has never failed me. If it happens, it happens, just look at it in a positive light. I have followed Ayu for a long time, and I am not about to give up, she will forever have my full support in anything she decides to do. If she wants to all of a sudden change it up and begin singing reggae (LOL) you bet your butt I will be giving those songs a nice listen

[cloud♥honey]

Ayu should've done PVs for Life, YOU and Depend on you too. The single would've sold like water if it'd be true.

[cttncandy]

Originally Posted by Cloud_Honey

Ayu should've done PVs for Life, YOU and Depend on you too. The single would've sold like water if it'd be true.

Even though I really don't know if that would have helped or not I agree that a PV for Life would have been really amazing.

[criminal]

OMG reggae.. It was "Island mix". D: EW. Thank god that we never got to hear that horrendous mix of that amazing song in full.

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by criminal

OMG reggae.. It was "Island mix". D: EW. Thank god that we never got to hear that horrendous mix of that amazing song in full.

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The Island Mix was FAR from reggae. Her closest as the STEP YOU TAKI-**** remix.

And they're doing a buy 4 versions and get a memorial photo from the anniversary thing... @_@

...where is that "island mix" anyway...? >,>

I think it'd be funny if they just plopped new Ayu into the old videos with old Ayu. That'd make for a cheap laugh.

[cloud♥honey]

I think it would've helped, since 'YOU' and 'Depend on you' were selling like the same of 'Mirrorcle' in iTunes and they're still pretty popular. And her PVs are so good... she should've enjoyed Paris to make PVs more.

[cttncandy]

Originally Posted by Cloud_Honey

I think it would've helped, since 'YOU' and 'Depend on you' were selling like the same of 'Mirrorcle' in iTunes and they're still pretty popular. And her PVs are so good... she should've enjoyed Paris to make PVs more.

I always thought it would have been amazing for Ayu to remake the Depend on you and You music videos but with a different, more modern twist. I would have loved that so much!!!

[truehappiness]

It was a part of a ringtone service that mu-mo had.

I don't think anyone actually got it from AHS/overseas though.

[Bashumaru]

I'm so scared that this won't make number one but then it could also be a good thing :O.

[CHAS_AYU]

The sales may increase as Ayu has concerts yesterday and today.
Most fans will buy Mirrorcle World there since limited gift are given.

[hiroshi_ben]

She always met with those very strong competitors on the chart...the current no.1 boyband on the chart is very powerful in japan currently and furthermore they are a boyband...so it will be very disappointing if ayu lost to them...

[CHAS_AYU]

^The boyband is popular in Japan?

[hiroshi_ben]

Originally Posted by CHAS_AYU

^The boyband is popular in Japan?

yup the members previously were in a variety show and until now then try released their first single...and their popularity over there is very high...i guess a lot of girls are falling in love with them

[KarenPang]

ick , the boyband boom in Japan is coming back with a bang ! You look at EXILE & artistes under Johnny's Entertainment . Fangirls really do have a hell lotta spending power in Japan at the mo

[tommy96814]

you can tell how much her voice changed. she sung depend on you 3 times. original one, from a best and then they have another one on this.

[CHAS_AYU]

^All three are nice.
I like A BEST and 10th Anniversary version more.

[extepan]

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