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[truehappiness]

Ayu's probably safe though since the reason for moving the single is more than likely Fukuyama (the tie-ins are just a convenient excuse)

So... you wanted her to lose her number one streak then?

[miskiq]

luckily these are the covers ...love the covers



and not these

[truehappiness]

I think that the feathery 'promo' images might be the alternate covers that you can switch with the actual covers, so in a way, they might actually be the covers.

[That photo is used as her profile photo at a few website right now.]

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

So... you wanted her to lose her number one streak then?

We pretty much already went over this. I want her to not have it handed to her. If the only way it can be kept is by shuffling her release dates around to avoid any competition, then it is not something worth having. She actually did have a shot against Fukuyama and it would give more validity to the streak as a whole.

Anyways, if she doesn't fall into the double week with Kanjani8, then who is she falling into the double week with? What's coming out in the week after ballad/You Were? Kattun hasn't had a single in a long time - it would be ironic if Avex did all this shuffling only to have Johnny's announce another new single for her to compete with.

[Ayumiko]

Originally Posted by bluegie

OK... lemme explain.

GUILTY (released on 01.01)
Dec 25 was the last Wednesday of December, and oricon does not update the weekly chart at all after the last Wednesday of December.

Kanjani8 (released on Dec 23rd - 25th)
This year the last Wednesday is NOT Dec 23rd. It's Dec 30th. That means Oricon will still update the weekly chart between 12.22 - 12.28.

The double week does not depend Dec 25th or Dec 26th or x'mas etc. It depends on when the last Wednesday is before new year. It can be any date between 25th to the 30th of December.

Another thing that indicates whether the cds fall into the double week: the release date is set on Jan 01. Kanjani8 will fall into such category if the release dates for the triple singles are: Jan 01, 02, and 03.

ah i see...when will oricon continue to update? will it be the start of the following week of ayu's release week? 01/05/10...will there still gonna be a double week?

[MissElin_]

WOW I looooove the covers!!!
I actually liked the promo too until the namie pics where posted.
But jayjayjay for the cover!
Jay for the pose, jay for her expression, jay for her hair, jay for her outfit, jay for the colours! ^^

And I love her hair! Its like dark brown with some ash highlights or something. Reminds me of her haircolour in 1998-1999. ^^

[Max_ZZZ]

aw crap i commented on the wrong thread LOL

ok well... anyhow, maybe this is why they have been not releasing the song previews yet??

AND! can someone please give all the release dates for her week? and i'm confused... kanjani8 doesn't release in her week, so how are they a threat?? =/

[aloopy]

she changed the release date?
guess that Fukuyuma dude scared her... lol

I really like the covers.
and that blue picture with feathers looks like Namie's ALL FOR YOU cover lol

[StarSUCKER]

YESSSS DAI!!! I'm so excited DAI has composed for her again! I hope this is a trend, and maybe we'll see a little bit of CREA again sometime!!

So much hate for her nails...tbh I like them. They're not elaborate, but sometimes simple is just fine...

Aghhhhh can't wait for previews!

[ownsarai]

^She has tie-ins at the end of December, it makes more sense to release the single closer to the time that the tie-ins are released.

[nemesisyume]

I knew namie fans would be here in a second OMG DAT IS TOTALLY A COPY OF NAMIUHS COVER

I really love all the pictures
haven't been this excited about ayu covers since Mirrorcle World

[roanmy]

Whatever people say the reason for Avex changing her release date (doubt it was her decision) is perfectly valid given what tie-in's they have.
Even if it had anything to do with that Fukuyama guy, it doesn't matter now, it's done. I really hope she can keep her streak though, がんばってあゆ！

[rakeru]

such good names there!! DAI, Yuta Nakano, Kazuhiro Hara, H/\L!! my excitement just skyrocketed.

[ハート〜ブレーカ♥]

Originally Posted by Kolongi

Never noticed that.

lol

hmm,why always compare her with other artiste?

because the background, feathers and dress are so similar. this is nature, people compare other singers.

[NintendoHTF1242]

Ayu, I'm so happy you got it together and made something made of excellent. I'm satisfied with the covers. Now let's hope the songs are good.

[do it again]

i showed my sister the cover and she immediately asked "why's her hair gray?" it does have a grayish tone... needs more brown in it. or just all the way black.

[bluegie]

Originally Posted by Ayumiko

ah i see...when will oricon continue to update? will it be the start of the following week of ayu's release week? 01/05/10...will there still gonna be a double week?

I dun really know when oricon will resume the update.. but usually beween the 5th and the 8th of Jan. There should be a double week unless Oricon decides to change the format this year... (such as.. actually initiate the double week chart two Wednesdays before the new year.. Then I can say ayu will be in trouble).

[aura~]

I've found one website where I think there's somethign ayu said about he movie:

浜崎はこの決定について、「今回、ディズニー映画の『ティンカー・ベルと月の石』のイメージソングに起用し ていただき、うれしく思っています。世界中の多くの人から愛されている作品にかかわることができ、とても光 栄です。 映画と共に、私の新曲も楽しんでいただければ、と思います」と世界的な作品へのかかわりを喜ん だ。

translation:

Hamasaki about this decision, "This time, the Disney movie Tinker Bell and moon rocks』 image of you to appoint the song, and I am delighted. Be involved in work that is loved by many people around the world can is a great honor. along with the movie, you'll also enjoy my new song, I would "involve a joy to work with the world.

and also something about why Disney chose Ayu:

ディズニーでは、浜崎の起用の理由について、人気だけでなく、ティンカー・ベルの持っている、いつまでも変 わることのない“エバーグリーン”のイメージから名前が挙がったことを明かし、「日本の女性からの圧倒的支 持を受け、ティンクのように自分もそして周りもみんな元気にするパワーを持った方は浜崎あゆみさんしかいな いと思い、今回のイメージソングを依頼いたしました」

translation:

By Disney, the reasons for the appointment of Hamasaki, (as well brcause she's popular, Tinker Bell has never changed "Evergreen" the name from the image revealed that the competitors listed, "received overwhelming support from women in Japan, those with the power to fine for her and everyone else around and she thought not only as Ayumi Hamasaki, We ask her this Image Song"

[maikaru]

These songs will be awesome, and honestly, I think she looks like Matsuda Seiko on the covers... ahaha.

[ストロボ・EdGE]

Maybe it would have been good if they had kept the original release date, Fukuyama gotten the #1 spot and Ayu had gotten #2 since that would probably be heavily publicized (her losing her streak) so lots of free publicity to promote the single.

Like SunshineSlayer said, it's not worth having if its handed.