'M(A)DE IN JAPAN' out June 29th + 2015 TA TOUR (TA ver.)

[Baernash]

I really hope for something more like some of Kuu's covers:

[AyuGAME]

Mad World??? Really unexpected...I thought that song is kinda weaker than others to promote this album. Hope they will add another PV. Looking on the time frame, Ayu even can produce PV in just a few days (Winter Diary PV). So the hope is still there.

[Deep snow]

Originally Posted by AyuGAME

Looking on the time frame, Ayu even can produce PV in just a few days (Winter Diary PV). So the hope is still there.

I remember her announcement/news/magazine interview in 2004 that the three new PVs for MY STORY were shot in four days' time, so, yes.

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by Deep snow

I remember her announcement/news/magazine interview in 2004 that the three new PVs for MY STORY were shot in four days' time, so, yes.

Yeah and it kinda showed. For her PV standards back then, they were a bit weak. So, I'm hoping these don't end up being rush jobs as well.

[Andrenekoi]

Originally Posted by Baernash

I really hope for something more like some of Kuu's covers:

Eeew

[waterballoon]

Originally Posted by Andrenekoi

Eeew

yeah I hope not in this style. Ayu, sweet and beautiful as she is, can't pull off that raw sex appeal of Kuu, so yeah.

[Andrenekoi]

^Raw sex appeal? I can even see Koda asking the creative director if she did sexy right after the photos.

[Chibi-Chan]

Originally Posted by Baernash

I really hope for something more like some of Kuu's covers:

Please no, those are horrible.

[Aga-chan]

Originally Posted by SunshineSlayer

Yeah and it kinda showed. For her PV standards back then, they were a bit weak. So, I'm hoping these don't end up being rush jobs as well.

With all these "rushed" comments it really makes me think if one actually sees it or sees it, because one knows that it was "rushed".
Shooting in four days, doesn't mean much anyway. Plots, settings, outfits etc. were likely decided long beforehand. Castings were held etc.

[Aderianu]

Originally Posted by Baernash

I really hope for something more like some of Kuu's covers:

this make up is killing me!!


I like this concept - mix of oriental and modern looks

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by maxikot

Woo guys Ayu's facebook profile picture changed and it gives me good vibes ^^ Just the font of her name could be more visible but I'm all in about such concept.

I like it, but it's too similar to AKB48's latest single...so I hope she doesn't get inspired by it.

[Chibi-Chan]

Originally Posted by Aderianu

I like this concept - mix of oriental and modern looks

Always loved this one. It's a little creepy but cool at the same time.

[Raiu-Ayu]

Originally Posted by Aderianu

I like this concept - mix of oriental and modern looks

That reminds me so much of Hatsumomo from Memoirs of a Geisha

[Pieces_of_SEVEN]

if only we could think outside of the box and not just have the most general and stereotypical concepts of what "JAPAN" is and means...

[rainbow_smile]

Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN

if only we could think outside of the box and not just have the most general and stereotypical concepts of what "JAPAN" is and means...

This so much. This would actually be one of the laziest routes Ayu could take. And most of the ideas are pretty much similar to the part of me PV, so it would be kinda repetitive.

Though I would personally be happy with anything as long as it's aesthetically pleasing and has a story.

[Aga-chan]

Originally Posted by Pieces_of_SEVEN

if only we could think outside of the box and not just have the most general and stereotypical concepts of what "JAPAN" is and means...

Ayu has her own concept. That's all that counts.
We are talking about a person, who releases an album titled Rock'n'Roll Circus, which all in all only includes like two rock songs and says it is titled like that, because every song she sings becomes a rock song.
So I wouldn't be surprised if the covers were something completely different to what everyone assumes. Even to the extent that they wouldn't fit the title on first look.

[kotora]

Originally Posted by AyuGAME

Mad World??? Really unexpected...I thought that song is kinda weaker than others to promote this album. Hope they will add another PV. Looking on the time frame, Ayu even can produce PV in just a few days (Winter Diary PV). So the hope is still there.

Mad World has strong lyrics and difference from other her recent songs. So I can see the selling points for this song.

[Uknow!]

Originally Posted by Aga-chan

Ayu has her own concept. That's all that counts.
We are talking about a person, who releases an album titled Rock'n'Roll Circus, which all in all only includes like two rock songs and says it is titled like that, because every song she sings becomes a rock song.
So I wouldn't be surprised if the covers were something completely different to what everyone assumes. Even to the extent that they wouldn't fit the title on first look.

Really? I want to read that interview but I really agree with Ayu, withouth doubt rock'n'roll is her watermark for me.

Rock'n'Roll Circus is the perfect title for her career.

[Ryusei]

Something weird and dark like don't look back would be great for flower imo. Just smth with a twist. And for Mad World I somehow envisioned people that are standing still like frozen in time and ayu just runs through them and begs at them "Oshiete yo ne.." and at the end she's in front of herself and breaks down or smth like that.

[oaristos]

Originally Posted by Baernash

One of my favorite cover arts of all time!

I got really excited when I saw that Ayu changed her profile picture on Facebook, but then I saw the watermark and realized it was fanmade