[Translation] The reason we became unable to sympathise with ayumi hamasaki

[Kazeyomi]

Originally Posted by orbitalaspect

Hatred is such a strong term to call what is generally sarcastic or harsh criticism. Its not like people are writing reviews where every sentence ends in a plea for Ayu to die or stop singing or go deaf. That would be a bit too much, closer to hatred. But I do agree to an extent that it is nice to see a fairly critical but personal review.

Oh my! I thought I used the word "harsh" for real and I wrote hatred, instead.
Sometimes I write in a hurry and after all of these years, I still getting confused with the english terms lol.

I think I'll fix my post

[Delirium-Zer0]

This article makes me feel so much less alone and so much more justified in some of my opinions. It's not just me, I'm not crazy!! XD

As Ayu's sound has changed, so too has her fan base - especially internationally. I feel less and less like I fit in with other fans, but clearly my sentiments are shared by at least one other person.

[douggn]

Thanks, interesting read though its sad they basically say when she sings happy that's when they disconnect but its great to see that shes picking up wind again with her Japanese audience but this is how you review something. Nothing about bad font of hair and all that blah good insight

[jbrat2219]

I wish more people would write reviews like this.

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

Thanks for this! I've definitely heard a lot of people saying that this is a return to form for ayu. Personally, I don't see it. I see her timeline of releases as MOSTLY a forward line...except for Party Queen, there was definitely a wrong turn there...lol

[tsumekaze_]

You're all welcome guys. I'm happy many of you read and enjoy this review and I agree that we actually need more reviews like these. I'll be keeping an eye on this blog

edit: the author actually went to the 6/6 live and wrote a long review about it. http://ongakudaisukiclub.hateblo.jp/...5/06/19/222940 anyone interested in a translation?
I have exams until mid-july so I can't really focus much on translating but if you are willing to wait / if someone else wants to pick this up feel free to do so.

[holy_arrow]

I also wait for the review from the Japanese