ayumi hamasaki 『Just the beginning -20- TOUR 2017』~II~

[LEOyumi]

Originally Posted by Norrel

It was epic! I had chills running down my spine.

The opening was very much almost like a funeral? They were leaving roses for Ayu in the middle of the stage at the end of the catwalk. Very gothic almost. And then all of a sudden curtains raised, we see The Last Supper-esque scene, and Ayu looking fierce, and just suddenly goes right into the new version of Ourselves.

I can't wait to see it on DVD if they film it.

oh my gOD this must be sooooo amazing! The idea behind it seems to be really great!
The setlist is very... Safe? Don't hate it but don't love it either. What's actually important is for people that are attending the show to like it, right?

[Toniayu123]

If I attended this live I think I would enjoy it, because of the live experience. But the set list is boring as hell. It seems it is the same thing over and over, and the costumes aren't my cup of tea.

[chocopockymaster]

Positives first: I appreciate that her recent trips to Europe seem to have had a hand in inspiring her to do something new for a change. That part is refreshing at least.

But these costumes? The setlist? Snoozeworthy. I completely agree with the sentiment that it seems more like a CDL. On the whole I'm really underwhelmed but I suppose that was to be expected with how patched-together this entire tour seems to be.

[RealLight]

Did she use her cutesy voice at any moment?

[TheRainbow]

Not WARNING again. :/

[xLuna&1LOVE]

So far, so good it seems. The only thing I am not utterly fond of are the costumes. The showgirl one is the worst, it does not flatter her.

Even though I don't like the new version of ourselves, the opening looks great! Can't wait to see it in HQ

[maxikot]

This is a really cool shot when dancers enter with roses
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUCiOrdFtpK/

[Deep snow]

Thank you for everyone who had posted pictures, links to videos/audios, and reviews of the concert!

While I'm not particularly happy about the setlist, I'm grateful than I'm not upset about it. Nonetheless, I do think she needs to sing other songs for multiple reasons, with the main contender being:

01 WARNING (three consecutive years already!)
02 NEVER EVER (I haven't heard about the arrangement this year, but if it's anything like PREMIUM SHOWCASE, then it's dull)
03 Virgin Road (while I love the song, I'd much prefer something else, like maybe Return Fucking Road? You know, to make up for 2012?)
04 my name's WOMEN (I like this one, but I'm bored with it--always the same performance anyway)
05 Voyage (I don't know, she? sounds like she's struggling?? a lot???? singing this)
06 Movin' on without you (See above)
07 SURREAL~evolution~SURREAL (Jesus Take The Wheel And Let SURREAL Have Her Day) (or not, she sounds terrible singing it anyway)

[alternarist]

It's interesting to see that this tour has a total of 6 different costumes only. slightly underwhelming.

but since we have 59 more shows to go, things are bound to be changed. and probably, the last few shows are gonna be amped up..

JUST THE BEGINNING TOUR FINAL ~7 days Special~

[kotora]

Timmy's nipples look like in heart shape.

[pheonixflame15]

Originally Posted by Deep snow

Thank you for everyone who had posted pictures, links to videos/audios, and reviews of the concert!

While I'm not particularly happy about the setlist, I'm grateful than I'm not upset about it. Nonetheless, I do think she needs to sing other songs for multiple reasons, with the main contender being:

01 WARNING (three consecutive years already!)
02 NEVER EVER (I haven't heard about the arrangement this year, but if it's anything like PREMIUM SHOWCASE, then it's dull)
03 Virgin Road (while I love the song, I'd much prefer something else, like maybe Return Fucking Road? You know, to make up for 2012?)
04 my name's WOMEN (I like this one, but I'm bored with it--always the same performance anyway)
05 Voyage (I don't know, she? sounds like she's struggling?? a lot???? singing this)
06 Movin' on without you (See above)
07 SURREAL~evolution~SURREAL (Jesus Take The Wheel And Let SURREAL Have Her Day) (or not, she sounds terrible singing it anyway)

THIS

[hud]

omg what a short and boring setlist... I'm kind of disappointed.

she sounds good on ourselves though. and the outfits are cute.

[Earth_maiden]

Originally Posted by kotora

Timmy's nipples look like in heart shape.

Unless he's had reconstructive surgery, I'd say they're pasties.

[Next_Level29]

i actually dont mind being it nothing special. i mean, its her 2017 tour. im hoping that the AT gets some forward-looking changes. up to now, it is nothing special. im just hoping that the setlist differs from the day she will celebrate her 20th anniversary.
and maybe the setlist is so short because she will perform mostly in halls and cannot do such outstanding and enourmos performances. maybe. maybe not. ayu knows

[~angel*ayumi~]

You also need to keep in mind that she will switch to halls in next chapter.
A show like Asia Tour 2008 with that big ship and such things is sure not possible in halls.

[//ABEST]

does she sell out venues nowadays?

i'm bored with this tour already but i knew this was coming so i didn't expect anything from her anymore. it feels like she gave up

[Nu-NRG]

Cool thanks for the tips everyone hopefully I can find something even if is a bad seat.

[KillTime111]

Was glad to hear some of the older songs being amongst the setlist, not very many newer songs it looks like. It does seem like a shorter concert than her usual. Looking forward to seeing more.

[ayumisrael]

Omg Walk!!! I really hope she would keep Walk for the 2nd chapter or else....
I really hope she will keep it.

[stepYOU1234]

I think I really like the setlist but it does seem a little short. I'd have settled for a medley or two in there to hear more songs even.

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

The costumes though; why? Why over the last few years does she keep wearing things that are not very flattering on her body. She isn't chunky, but she wears things that make her look that way.

Was totally thinking this. Now her boobs are bigger, the corset belts aren't as good a look on her. I have always found though that the pictures at the end of the tour always look better as she tends to put on a bit of weight at the beginnging of a tour to sustain her through the tour I imagine? She can totally still pull off a sparkly showgirl outfit, just cut differently I think.