[Koda Kumi] The 191st Thread -3 Limited Single Project

[Corvina]

Kuu was at the Sagan game against Osaka today.

https://mobile.twitter.com/KODAKUMIN...54082829828097










As far as I've read she didn't perform today, but said some words to the audience and played with the mascot. Afterwards she watched the game.

[Gustavopc]

Kuu staff posted on twitter a pic of her at a studio with lyrics sheets on her front saying "Recording day"

https://mobile.twitter.com/KODAKUMIN...66458764009473

Ready for the 62nd single but still loving HUSH

[maze]

She died her hair again, right?

[himawariii6]

Originally Posted by Corvina

Kuu was at the Sagan game against Osaka today.

https://mobile.twitter.com/KODAKUMIN...54082829828097










As far as I've read she didn't perform today, but said some words to the audience and played with the mascot. Afterwards she watched the game.

So adorable <3

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

I'm quite happy with Hush. I wish she had black hair in the video though. Not sure why exactly, but I think it'd have made her look edgier lol.

I like it better than Lit.

[Corvina]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaXihD7lrnv/

Kuu and the soccer audience.

[ALfromHELLSING]

Originally Posted by Corvina

She looks so happy & so damn cute.

I wonder when is she going to announce W FACE LIVE TOUR 2017 Blu-ray release date or is she going to bundle it with the new album? I highly doubt that that the live tour will be bundled with the next studio album at the same time it was done before for second session so it's not 100% out of the question.

[a❤martian]

I think Kuu might actually be the most adorable person that has ever lived!

[Corvina]

There's some news for the USJ live.
Found out, that tickets are completely free-to-choose this time. The three times before the tickets were divided in blocks before the stage.
Japanese fans are really excited about that.
As we probably will never see anything of it anyway, it doesn't really matter.

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Update for Spotify:

01. Ai no Uta - 140,878
02. Ultraviolet - 123,988
03. Moon Crying - 117,372

04. Suki deshite - 77,234
05. W FACE - 72,481
06. Wicked Girls - 66,317
07. TABOO - 62,216
08. Suki de, suki de, suki de - 54,708
09. Cupcake feat. AKLO - 53,783
10. Cutie Honey - 52,576

11. Yume no Uta - 52,442
12. real Emotion - 51,889
13. Stand by you - 51,180
14. Koi no Tsubomi - 51,102
15. Yorokobi no Kakera - 43,336
16. Kimi Omoi 37,005
17. LIT -34,252

(September 15)

01. Ai no Uta - 176,228
02. Ultraviolet - 139,92
03. Moon Crying - 136,957

04. Suki deshite - 93, 945
05. W FACE - 86,625
06. Wicked Girls - 75,438
07. TABOO - 75,549
08. Suki de, suki de, suki de - 66,429
09. Cutie Honey - 64,750
10. real Emotion - 64,750

11. Yum no Uta - 63,507
12. Stand by you - 61, 178
13. Cupcake feat. AKLO - 60,104
14. Koi no Tsubomi - 59,496
15. Yorokobi no Kakera - 49,064

16. LIT - 49,418
17. Kimi Omoi - 45,873
18. you - 44,788
19. Shhh! - 41, 589
20. Insane - 41,158

(October 20)

HUSH stands at 27,403 plays after two weeks being released.
It's still nice to see such a balance between old and new songs with her.

[thinkingoutloud89]

I don't use spotify but its nice. You all should group together and push certain songs lol

[kaled kalil]

Serencia Saga (the mobile game with LIT! as the theme song) now has a character inspired by Kumi's look:

[Gustavopc]

Queen of inspiring videogame characters since 2003

On another note, kinda sad HUSH isn't getting as many views as LIT, buuuut the reception has been great on the forums I checked plus on YT. Even better than LIT <3

[a❤martian]

I think I alone account for like 90% of all the plays for Kuu on Spotify. Today I was jamming to Feel My Mind, it’s nice when I’m driving in the fall. I have downloaded a few of her albums that I listen to the most to save data on my commute.

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

I don't use spotify but its nice. You all should group together and push certain songs lol

Hm, why?
It's not charts, only a popularity statistic.

[thinkingoutloud89]

^because there are better songs that are missing.

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

^because there are better songs that are missing.

That's your opinion.

Kuu posted these photos today and Japanese fans are speculating now, if the jacket might pop up as a special tour good for the tour final next week.

[thinkingoutloud89]

^yes it is. but a good one. Because I actually don't think it is a representation of old and new as you said - it's just her new stuff with some old hits. But what do I care - apple music is still the superior service. But i'm happy that there are ways all around the world to listen to her music legally.

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by thinkingoutloud89

^yes it is. but a good one. Because I actually don't think it is a representation of old and new as you said - it's just her new stuff with some old hits. But what do I care - apple music is still the superior service. But i'm happy that there are ways all around the world to listen to her music legally.

Opinions aren't good or bad. They're debatable, but also always subjective.
Whatever streaming service, people will listen to the stuff they like. In general people do use Spotify to check out and listen to new releases, yes, but it also is an indicator what this group of people using that service prefer from an artist.
E.g. for Ayu there are 16 old songs and only 4 new songs in her top 20 right now.
Of course you have to see it in relation to the standing of the service.
Streaming e.g. exploded around the world - just in Japan it's stagnating. There are several more platforms for people to use there (like Awa and Line Music).
Spotify is especially heavily used in the West (and a bunch of Japanese stuff only available for Japan). Which is probably one reason 1. play numbers for Japanese artists in general on Spotify are quite small and 2. the statistic of artists is more influenced by their western and other asian fans.

[kaled kalil]

@Gustavo I'm glad that they never tried to make a CG version of her for a game. Namie's game still makes me wanna cry haha. https://youtu.be/QyJLAlCbF3A?t=182

I can't with this Spotify x Apple Music nonsense. Just enjoy the music where you can.

[Corvina]

So, speculation was right.
Special tour goods for the final, also available on mu-mo from 10/27, 6 pm Japanese time, onwards.