[Utada Hikaru] The 40th Thread

[nanakopy87]

she posted something on her blog.wondering what's that about.anyone can translate that blog post?

[bluegie]

Taken from Hikki Texts (the place to find translations of her blogs)

My current feelings

"Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol.2" is to be released on 24th November! It includes my singles released over the past 6 months (should be 6 years... probly just a typo from the webmaster?), as well as the acoustic mix version of Beautiful World used in "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance," plus my brand-new 5 songs! I put my energy into them after EMI and I decided the release this summer. I wanna take it to all of you as soon as possible.

Now, out of the clear blue sky I heard something called "Utada the best" was to be released from Universal, the company I worked for in English in the name of Utada. And you know what, they set exactly the same release date. It's a "me-too" sales plan that hitches a ride on the release of Utada Hikaru's "Single Collection Vol.2."

The release of "Utada the best" is totally unrelated to my will. No new materials in it, it's just a "commodity" with no hearts in it. It is me who is to be bashed, backbitten like "she's already a has-been" and such if it didn't sell well, but honestly I feel bad about making you my fans use your money for it. I wanna say you don't have to buy that "best" if you already have other works in the name of Utada.

Record companies are "companies" intended to gain profits even though they deal with "music." I understand that point very well, and I am a type of person who listens to them should their business in tough situation. I could support the release of these "best" type of material if it could be made as something worthwhile for all fans, the record company and me through mutual discussion.

The release of "Utada the best" by Universal this time is, in my view, a very sad decision.

They could put off the date, or think up the way of release to make my fans happy by making the contents better and such . . . I desperately encouraged them but it brought us nowhere so far.

The release is solely decided by their management level, so I have no hard feelngs toward the staff people of Universal. My comments might be troubling the people in charge of promoting. I am sorry for that.

I thank you my fans for reading this complicated story!

The mark of Utada Hikaru-approved "〜Single collection Vol.2" is "the picture of universe"!
(｀∇´ゞ*salutes*

From Hikaru

[emi♡]

Perhaps they'll add some bonus tracks....or....something? If she complains enough...but then they might jack up the price...

[Ningyo Hime]

You're too awesome Hikki <3
I know we're not forced to buy it but its nice she actually cares.

[Keiichi_JPU]

This is so nice of her. She's concerned not just about her fans, but also the Universal staff for being against "their" release although it's not their fault, that's really sweet

I'm really surprised Universal doesn't want to change Utada The Best even when she asked them to add material.. Very odd. I wonder what will happen.

[ALPHY]

Now I feel much better for not pre-ordering "Utada the Best". ^^

[CoriKaru]

UTADA: "My comments might be troubling the people in charge of promoting. I am sorry for that."

Oh Utada sweety.....don't you worry about that. What have they done for YOU lately?

And I'd just like to note that here is just one example of many where Utada both acknowledges and cares for her "fans."

[emi♡]

[Keiichi_JPU]

Originally Posted by CoriKaru

And I'd just like to note that here is just one example of many where Utada both acknowledges and cares for her "fans."

This is so true. I'm sorry I brought that up in the first place. She does care for her fans, and I feel honored to be her fan.

[Polyrhythm]

Hikki's filming another PV......and there's dancing involved(???)
http://twitter.com/UBlog

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

Originally Posted by Polyrhythm

Hikki's filming another PV......and there's dancing involved(???)

says who?

[primavera♥]

lol she thinks its going to have low sales now. as if...and if it does. its probably just cuz its her english one. so i like seeing her express herself to her fans like this. its only saddening that this is going to be released

but imo it really is SC2 thats important here.

[JackieRos]

omg a new pv jeeeeeeesusususususu!!!!!!
yeeees!

[Kazeyomi]

Originally Posted by Polyrhythm

Hikki's filming another PV......and there's dancing involved(???)
http://twitter.com/UBlog

D: cool I'm looking forwaid it.

[bluegie]

dancing... well.. probly it's just another traveling pv (oh i wouldn't mind if the new pv is as good as traveling ).

less than a month we'll get SC2... can't wait for that!!

[Keiichi_JPU]

Less than a month already =O yeah then she better get promoting.

Excited for the PV!

[Picaflor 7/4]

I hope it's intense and fierce like what namie does in want me want me. none of this jumping around like traveling and arm swooping like passion. that's not dancing, but I guess it is for hikki. :/

[Andrenekoi]

Originally Posted by Picaflor 7/4

I hope it's intense and fierce like what namie does in want me want me. none of this jumping around like traveling and arm swooping like passion. that's not dancing, but I guess it is for hikki. :/

Stop with the drugs right now! xD

[NintendoHTF1242]

Originally Posted by Picaflor 7/4

I hope it's intense and fierce like what namie does in want me want me.

I'd rather see JUICY. Complete with bottles ya'll~♥

[Twinkle !]

that was so sweet to explain her opinion about the English best of

but that's true the release is too random and i feel happy for not pre-ordering it

less than a month for the Single collection Vol.2 release <3 i really can't wait !! and yaay for the new PV !! I LUV U HIKKI