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Kato Minami (Katomina) / 1st Generation

Discussion in 'NGT48 Graduated Members' started by ForrestFuller, Sep 8, 2015.

  1. stormy

    stormy Kenkyuusei

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    In a way, Katomina's kinda like... a girl jock. Now before you destroy me, hear me out. :^^;:

    Katomina was involved in sport since childhood, much like a gymnast, really. Temple of twirling, she was a child nun of this religion. Bitter defeats, sweaty, angry, exhausted, miserable workouts she still had to do. Yelled at by taskmaster coaches and trainers and snickered at by rivals daily. Long hours alone, tackling the weaknesses of her own body, and finding ways around them. This is what sport is... and that's what the best in a sport demand.

    So... now Katomina is in another temple, one also of many unwritten, figure-it-out-yourself rules, and many trapdoor pitfalls to excommunication. But it's a *much* looser environment, for which she has some tools which fit, and many she still has to carve and forge herself.

    I noticed in one quite interesting SR, that Katomina *almost* gave the whole internet a peek-a-boo somewhere she most certainly did not want to be broadcast. :eek: While she is a girl and has class, she didn't dwell on it like a few other SR 48G idols who've done the same thing. But why wasn't she more cognizant, and avoided it, then? Because well, she's been in front of thousands of strangers in a leotard for years; showing skin isn't a big deal for her. She just forgot about the camera for a fraction of a second. So it is with a lot of other things in idol life -- but she's seen so much stricter, harder, crueler... that she's like, mm hookaaaay... then munches on another very yummy -- is that cumin? -- french fry. <3

    This confidence, this bemused between-smirk-&-giggle, is because she's lived so long in a barren, pain-filled, lonely quest for perfection, each step of which forced her to find and cross new limits of emotional control... that hardly anything fazes her. Like when a UFC champ sees a drunk break a bottle at a rough bar... there's very little that barfly can do to make him not feel grateful he's not under some of his very, very good, but not champion, opponents.

    So a girl jock... but now instead of burning the child out of herself to reach a goal... she can now let it grow and blossom finally. And when you've earned great confidence in your physical abilities and understand them... it's quite relaxing (and gorgeous) to play around a little, making people happy, doing your best at something a little easier. She's earned it, after all <3
     
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  2. bonjourmarlene

    bonjourmarlene Under Girls Wiki48 Editor

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    I really loved Katomina's hair in this picture from her instagram story :cute:

    Also, in the video for "Nani ka ga Iru" they held up Q&A cards and on Katomina's it said "What is a type of guy you like?" and her answer was "Someone who makes me feel special.

    Seiji Rina, a Kenkyuusei, got the question "What is something that made your heart beat fast recently?" and her response was "Katomina's sleeping face" (#relatable)[hehe]
     
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  3. stormy

    stormy Kenkyuusei

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    She really needs her hair in front of her ears as another go-to look... :blush:

    And it's Seiji Reina (Ojishi, Reiji) :approve:
     
  4. ForrestFuller

    ForrestFuller Senbatsu

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    Katomina Cameo on AKBINGO (EDIT: It was more of a look of what will be on next week's AKBINGO as her and Seiji are apart of that The W thing)
    https://twitter.com/OtwMk373lngt/status/930579720265023488

    Katomina will be at the NGT48 Theater on November 19th
    https://twitter.com/NGT48schedule/status/930345853167865856

    Katomina Social Media Roundup
    Instagram
    #1 (Vid):
    https://www.instagram.com/p/BbekiWEB5_g/

    #2: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbej9hHBBmq/
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    #3: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbejZlLBZS0/
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    Instagram Stories
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    #5 (Kadochan): [​IMG]

    #6: https://twitter.com/ngt48_insta_bot/status/930254176076029952
     
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  5. ForrestFuller

    ForrestFuller Senbatsu

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    Katomina was apart of a Presser (Along Rie, OgiYuka, Hinatan, and Renapon) announcing the XPeria x NGT48 3D Figure Photo Contest

    Apparently you can create your own 3D Figure of an NGT48 Member and take it on a Journey lol.

    The Entry Period beings now and goes to November 16th and goes to December 5th and The Contest Period goes from December 20th to January 15, 2018.

    They do also mention more here at their official Website for it: http://www.sonymobile.co.jp/special/3dcreator/

    The Concept Video
    EDIT: VIDEO NOW GONE

    3D Figure Photo Contest Making Video
    EDIT: VIDEO NOW GONE

    3D Figure Photo Contest AR Avatar Video
    EDIT: VIDEO NOW GONE
    I could see Katomina really wearing something like that lol

    News Story about this: https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1728333

    From NGT48 Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/official_NGT48/status/931042380022661120

    Also from Them
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    Katomina Social Media Roundup
    Instagram
    #1:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/BbhJU30Bf5m/
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    #2: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbhH9BnB9GG/
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    Photologs
    #1:
    https://twitter.com/NGT48_info_bot/status/930804443074797569
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    #2: https://twitter.com/NGT48_info_bot/status/930790695434043392
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    Instagram Stories
    #1:
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    #2: [​IMG]

    #3: https://twitter.com/ngt48_insta_bot/status/931000740314615808
     
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  6. Floris58

    Floris58 Kenkyuusei

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    Is it me or does she feel kinda left out in the AR video? Like, she's only filming? Adorable video though, and that dino costume thingy OMG...even hoping more now that she actually wore the penguin costume during Hashire Penguin at that SSK rank-in concert..... *---*
    OH and i NEED that mini figure.... <3

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  7. bonjourmarlene

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    Thanks for the correction ^^

    And speaking of Seiji and Katomina, they have teamed up as a comedy duo for a competition :) It was announced on the last episode of AKBingo
     
  8. stormy

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    ^ That oughta be fun... :approve:

    Reiji surprised me with her sense of humor in the NF! 'Ojishi' EP on Sado Island; hope it was that and other 'aha' moments, that made her want to compete. Katomina prolly wants this chance to get both some national name recognition, and broaden her experience portfolio. Even if they lose big, the experience isn't available to just anyone... it's probably offered to few outside the Japanese owarai community?

    That preview btw... was brutal. Looks like whoever's judging their skits (or a tough room?) took a big chunk out of Noepii :(
     
  9. Maria Lamezon

    Maria Lamezon Kenkyuusei

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    I haven't seen it yet!!!! Was it on AKBBINGO? if so, wich episode? Thanks!!!
    And does anyone have a pic of katomina in hashire penguin costume??? i haven't seen it :´)
     
  10. stormy

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    Yep, AKBingo!'s latest EP, think it's #467?. And Reina's moment was in the last day for the Sado Island EP for Niigata Friend!. She was surprisingly funny throughout the two-EP 'arc'. :approve:
     
  11. Floris58

    Floris58 Kenkyuusei

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    There are no pics.....yet ;------; considering she performed it at the Rank-in concert, i am 99% sure she must have worn it

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  12. ForrestFuller

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  13. bonjourmarlene

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    I love Katomina's onion hair! I've been wanting to copy that style for a while lol I hope it looks good on me too haha
     
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  14. ForrestFuller

    ForrestFuller Senbatsu

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    Niigata Voice (Vol. 31) Preview Vid

    if the video does not show watch the video here

    The Cover of Niigata Voice (Vol. 31)
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    Also her and Ayutarou (as of Minami Ward PR Stuff) will be at the Rekuchie "Kaikin" Sai (Not sure if I Translated it right) on November 30th
    https://twitter.com/NGT48schedule/status/931490766148354048

    Also AKB48 Kouhaku Taikou Uta Gassen was announced, Wonder what Unit she will be apart of this year (and hopefully this time she stays healthy lol).
    https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12329152331.html

    Katomina Seitasai Table at the HS Event today
    https://twitter.com/kato2018seitan/status/931669982114594816
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    Katomina Social Media Roundup
    Photologs
    #1:
    https://twitter.com/NGT48_info_bot/status/931528205625737218
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    Instagram Stories
    #1:
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    #2: [​IMG]

    #3: https://twitter.com/ngt48_insta_bot/status/931422922878500864
     
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  15. Floris58

    Floris58 Kenkyuusei

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    Is there any way for us overseas fans to send her a letter for her seitansai or (i'm guessing what it is on the table) sign that book?? ._. it's still 2 months away, so there's enough time i guess...

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  16. Maria Lamezon

    Maria Lamezon Kenkyuusei

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    EVEN HER ONIGIRIS ARE MODERN ART lol
    And I really hope she get to go to kohaku :~ was she sick last year's??
    And that Rekuchie "Kaikin" Sai is like a festival or something?
     
  17. ForrestFuller

    ForrestFuller Senbatsu

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    Nope, Remember that was where she ended up getting hurt (That wrist injury, I think while rehearsing if I remember rightly).

    That you will have to ask them I'm guessing.
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    Reminder: Katomina's Mini HS Event that she is part of (Along with Rie and Ayutarou) will be on the 23rd (Which means she won't be at the NGT48 Theater (which has a performance schedule then).
    https://twitter.com/NGT48schedule/status/932184114949533697

    Also looks like these are the message cards for her 19th Birthday.
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    Katomina's Social Media Roundup
    Twitter/Instagram
    #1 (Inaba Yu's + Seiji's Instagram):
    https://twitter.com/lespros_inaba/status/932092980562862080
    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Floris58

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  19. Maria Lamezon

    Maria Lamezon Kenkyuusei

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    The card looks so good!!! I think i'll make a bunch and flood her online on her bday lol
     
  20. stormy

    stormy Kenkyuusei

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    May I just say... that red sweater top looks scrumptious on our KM. Fall fashion, but still feminine and bold at the same time. :cute::blush:

    Not sure why Hinatan's is a size bigger with that frill across the front... in mustard at that. Size smaller w/o the frill, and both of them'd look :shocku::drool:
     

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