[Koda Kumi] The 186th Thread - 60th brand new single on the way

[Ryusei]

Originally Posted by melissalove

#2 not bad.

behind kanjani8 so this is really the best she can possibly do

[KuuXAyu-fan]

She's ahead of Momo Clover Z on DVD and they've been ahead of her these past couple of releases. Hopefully she can sell 15-20k first week of the DVD/BD combined.

[ALfromHELLSING]

I think at this point we should just be happy that she isn't retiring after 59th single or going on hiatus. Plus it seems like she's making much more money on her tours & merchandise now rather than on her music. She's kinda like Madonna now, her music doesn't sell as good anymore but lots ppl still wanna go see her live, 'cause she always delivers. If the new single does come out eventually I hope it's gonna be something BIG, like Namie's 60s 70s 80s, with HUGE tie-ins.

Originally Posted by kaled kalil

@ALfromHELLSING I think partially it's because of that plagiarism accusation, but it is weird how the song is neglected by her. I remember of how surprised I was when she didn't sing Yume no Uta at the Premium Night. I don't think songs such as Pearl Moon, flower or even Rain are more popular than Yume no Uta.



The song is a total rip off, but it doesn't take the shine away, it's a gorgeous song.

Oh I know about it, my point is if there were legal issues she wouldn't have been able to use it anywhere anymore. I mean Furtari De... is an alternative version of Yume no Uta but she still performs it, it's just Yume no Uta was replaced with Ai no Uta. Sadly.

As for the original, it starts well but the build-up after the verse doesn't go anywhere. It just dies out. I liked it when it started playing but chorus is so weak, while Yume no Uta has an epic chorus and that ending always gets me like wowza. Not to mention that misono's 0-ji Mae no Tsunderella chorus sounds like Yume no Uta as well & Kumi even covered the song. lol Although her cover sounds less like Yume no Uta's chorus.

[Corvina]

3rd day Oricon
#2 DVD
#7 Blu-Ray

[KarenPang]

Tomorrow is Kuu's performance in Universal Studios Japan



https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET/stat...66956924887040

She really is into the Sailor Moon / Chun Li inspired hairstyle x)

[salina]

she looks amazing cute hairstyle

[kaled kalil]

I'm surprised on how the DVD is selling well, even tho we don't have the number the sales seems to be quite stable. If it wasn't for Kanjani8, it could actually be a number 1 DVD release.

[LiDaYu]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x52...-trailer_music

Trailer !!

[a❤martian]

Her style in that photo is very much what is trendy right now. She looks like 90% of the girls I see downtown. She knows what's up.

[ALfromHELLSING]

Fingers crossed we get full video rip in HD from that Rebooooooooo...oorn Special Live!

I'm very happy that live DVD is doing so well. Go Kuueen! Speaking of DVDs I'm still bummed that both a-nation 15th Anniversary Premium Live & 15th Anniversary First Class 2nd LIMITED LIVE at STUDIO COAST were available on DVD only. I mean, couldn't they at least do limited Blu-ray print. I LOVE both shows so much but they aren't even available in HD. Sucks big time. I want Koda Kumi LIVE Blu-Ray Box for 20th anni. She's the Queen of Live after all, c'mon avex just take my money!

[Corvina]

Setlist for the USJ Live today:

01. Let's show tonight
02. Shhh!
03. SHOW ME YOUR HOLA
04. UNIVERSE
05. IS THIS TRAP?
MC
06. Brave
07. 愛の歌
08. WALK OF MY LIFE
Dance part
09. HOTEL
10. XXX
11. POP DIVA
12. Bring It On
13. LOADED
Encore
14. め組のひと
15. Lady Go!!

[salina]

amazing

[LiDaYu]

Except brave and ai no Uta, this is an incredible setlist! I wish they could put the live at first press content of album each year!

Isn't it already the 3rd or 4th live there for her? Maybe a limited box, usj release only... is coming soon... who knows ��

[Gustavopc]

iirc itt's the third, and indeed it's a great setlist (even with Brave and Ai no uta for me, I'd skip the encore tho)

[Corvina]

4th day Oricon
DVD #6
Blu-Ray ?

5th day Oricon
DVD #4
Blu-Ray ?

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by Corvina

4th day Oricon
DVD #6
Blu-Ray ?

5th day Oricon
DVD #4
Blu-Ray ?

Blu-ray

Yesterday / 4th day - out of Top 10
Today /5th day - #8

[kaled kalil]

^ Her last studio album sold as much as the last SHINee album, so whats your point? It's not like Kpop is a big deal in Japan right now.

[ayu_ready?]

Originally Posted by kaled kalil

^ Her last studio album sold as much as the last SHINee album, so whats your point? It's not like Kpop is a big deal in Japan right now.

I know. just saying that they aren't as bad and irrelevant as some people might think. they have some pop style but also some ballads which may suit Kuu style, actually.
I think they had concerts in Japan, maybe that's why the collabo was decided, idk.
the hallyu hype seems to have been kinda dead.

[KuuXAyu-fan]

Do you guys think the 60th single will be a limited mu-mo release or a normal one?

[oaristos]

I don't know if that's really true but she's a little late to have a collaboration with a Korean group, isn't she? As Kaled said, K-Pop is not that big of a thing in Japan now, if rhythm zone really wants to boost her sales or something.