[A] Ayu ~Anything Goes~ XVIII - Page 23

truehappiness · #**441** 3rd February 2017, 08:34 PM

Poroko Desaki doesn't do the double thing anymore but I'm sure she's still around Ayu in some form. Nowadays, I think they just have a female dancer "as Ayu".

voltron · #**442** 3rd February 2017, 08:39 PM

I think she also used her body double for the motorcycle swap during Dome Tour, right? Where she was suddenly on the other side of the stage.

pedronekoi · #**443** 3rd February 2017, 09:01 PM

^ Yes! The same with kiss 'o' kill at ASIA TOUR!

chocopockymaster · #**444** 3rd February 2017, 09:11 PM

STADIUM TOUR 2002 as well...was it Boys & Girls? My memory is failing me lol.

jiarongisme · #**445** 4th February 2017, 05:39 AM

^ Yep!

Not sure if it's the same person, but a body double was used in opening Run in AT02 as well.

CatGirl · #**446** 4th February 2017, 05:15 PM

Does anyone know what happened to masa?

I tried to go on their website the other day and it was gone. I really hope their translations and analysis articles aren't lost

ExodusUK · #**447** 4th February 2017, 08:42 PM

I think she actually had two body doubles back in the day...particularly when her schedule was so busy, they would use the body double in rehearsals for the staging and dancers when Ayu was too busy with other promotions and stuff.

YUKARI · #**448** 5th February 2017, 03:40 PM

I thought one of her doubles was Midori during DOME TOUR 2001

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15 years! OMG <3 Did you searched at "BOOK OFF" stores? I found a looot of old and limited stuff of her there! Specially in their store at Akihabara.

yeah, that's where I bought "boys & girls" I think. actually I am thinking about checking it someday again, but not sure if Kyoto's one can be useful haha

thanks for mentioning Akihabara BOOKOFF, I'll check it next time when I visit Tokyo

Cahz- · #**449** 5th February 2017, 08:50 PM

AramaJapan hating on Ayu as usual... now because of her looks!

http://aramajapan.com/openpost/open-post-110/70616/

ayuinh.k? · #**450** 5th February 2017, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cahz-

AramaJapan hating on Ayu as usual... now because of her looks!

http://aramajapan.com/openpost/open-post-110/70616/

Stay salty Arama. I don't see anything really embarrassing (maybe one or two photos) or signs that qualifies as "mid-life crisis". If they don't approve of her lifestyle, then they shouldn't be obsessed with looking at her instagram like those j-netizens.

EndOfTheWorld · #**451** 5th February 2017, 10:17 PM

Wasn't the body double featured in the Uraayu DVD too?
But, it seems that unless you are Utada or Kyary, people can't stop hating. I don't know what is going on with the Jpop community the last few years. All i see is negativity and shallow criticism. If people don't like Jpop artists anymore, why are you still paying attention?

Yes, sometimes even I cringe at Ayu sometimes. But her insta really isn't that bad.

chocopockymaster · #**452** 5th February 2017, 11:52 PM

^ I totally forgot about that! They tried to use her to trick the paps into following her instead of following Ayu to location for that day's shoot

I need to watch that again when I get home next month; it's been way too long

truehappiness · #**453** 6th February 2017, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CatGirl

Does anyone know what happened to masa?

I tried to go on their website the other day and it was gone. I really hope their translations and analysis articles aren't lost

His webhost stopped hosting websites a while ago and I don't think he migrated to a new service. Most of the info should be backed up in archives or here.

280301 · #**454** 6th February 2017, 02:43 AM

I hope that masa's work remains online, his articles are fantastic and really provide a glimpse into fan perceptions and interpretations of her work during her peak. I discovered Ayu a good few years after her peak, so I found them absolutely fascinating.

Speaking of her peak, I cannot believe her 20th anniversary is so soon. It makes me wonder what the release lineup is *actually* going to look like. A BEST 3 is probably going to happen, but I wonder what other goodies Ayu has in mind? I mean, she could go with A COVERS, a 20th anniversary single, a new album, a rarities and B side album, etc. I mean, she could surprise us and have a very minimal lineup - but I can't see Avex or Ayu choosing that path, unless of course she goes all out on her 20th anni tour. Either way, I'm hoping that she releases an album (whether it be original, rarities or covers) and gets a decent budget for PVs. It's been a long time since I really *enjoyed* an Ayu PV.

I'm hoping for quality over quantity above all.

I also wonder about her creative vision. I mean, her tenth anniversary was very glamourous and diva-like, and understandably so given that the eras that surrounded that time saw Ayu presenting herself as a mega pop-star. What will Ayu wish to convey within the releases of her 20th?

tokyoxjapanxfan · #**455** 6th February 2017, 02:49 AM

Personally I'm hoping for an album of her songs covered by other acts.
Much like Utada recently did.

EndOfTheWorld · #**456** 6th February 2017, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chocopockymaster

^ I totally forgot about that! They tried to use her to trick the paps into following her instead of following Ayu to location for that day's shoot

I need to watch that again when I get home next month; it's been way too long

When I first saw her I was like who is that, what are they doing?

But then I remembered that she has/had a double. The first time I saw her was the Dome Tour. Before then I had no idea.
As for 20th anniversary plans. I have been thinking that it would be special if Ayu made a special compilation album that takes one song from each album that is the most personal to her. Or in other words, a song from each album that best represents that period in her life. Then one exclusive new song that represents how she feels now at her 20th year, or a song that summarizes the last 20 years.
Something more meaningful than yet another greatest hits collection.

CatGirl · #**457** 6th February 2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by truehappiness

His webhost stopped hosting websites a while ago and I don't think he migrated to a new service. Most of the info should be backed up in archives or here.

Thank you! I'll do some searching and see what I can find

YUKARI · #**458** 6th February 2017, 04:14 PM

I remember how Kylie in her PV from 2002 reminded me of that time ayu and MTRLG.

pedronekoi · #**459** 6th February 2017, 06:30 PM

Kinda random but I was searching some book by PIE Books (a japanese publisher with a lot of design, arts & photography amazing books) and found this one from 2012 with Ayu on the cover: https://www.amazon.com/Advertising-P.../dp/4756242065 They featured Leslie as one of the photographers. It's interesting!

sitara · #**460** 7th February 2017, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 280301

I hope that masa's work remains online, his articles are fantastic and really provide a glimpse into fan perceptions and interpretations of her work during her peak. I discovered Ayu a good few years after her peak, so I found them

I wish nasai wrote more articles about ayu. they are so immaculate and insightful! I also got to know about ayu rather late in the game (my story was just released)