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  1. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    IkoRaji "Radio=Love" #12 (171223)



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    Nemousu TV #3 (171224)
    are they crazy doing such dangerous rock climbing?! :yikes:
    it's on a different level of the usual hiking or other challenges...
    one slip of hand or foot, and they are gone... wtf?

    https://www.bilibili.com/video/av17600225/

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    "=LOVE" MV finally reached 1M views! :banana:
     
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  2. bonjourmarlene

    bonjourmarlene Under Girls Wiki48 Editor

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    I only just watched a tiny bit but that's crazy :O
     
  3. sorasan

    sorasan Future Girls

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    Their route looks more edgy than when the AKB & NMB gals did their Mount Fuji.

    Hehehe enjoyed this 3 episodes.
     
  4. gocchisama

    gocchisama Member Stage48 Donor

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    if the video does not show watch the video here

    a matome of =love debut
     
  5. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    "mini live + HS" event @ Ueno Minakami Ongakudo (Tokyo) on 12/24
    looks like this was their biggest live so far. even Nogizaka's 3rd gen Mukai Hazuki attended it (apparently she is =LOVE's fan) [hehe]

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    flickr gallery
    https://www.flickr.com/gp/157746679@N08/YF0b39

    matome
    http://ikorabu.livedoor.biz/archives/21061863.html
    http://ikorabu.livedoor.biz/archives/21062678.html
    http://ikorabu.livedoor.biz/archives/21063212.html

    after this live =LOVE managed to get on the Twitter trend!

    #僕らの制服クリスマス (Bokura no seifuku Christmas) was 4th and #イコラブ (Ikorabu) was 8th!

    http://ikorabu.livedoor.biz/archives/21063413.html
     
  6. sorasan

    sorasan Future Girls

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    I love the amount of photos garnered from =LOVE. They seem to have more photo shots compared to the rest.
    Is there always a special area for photographers for =LOVE events or am I not searching hard enough for the rest ?
     
  7. ForrestFuller

    ForrestFuller Senbatsu

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    =LOVE's 2nd Single (Bokura no Seifuku Christmas) (3rd Week Sales)
    Week 3:
    2,381 (45,882) (32nd)
     
  8. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    fans aren't allowed to take photos at 4648g concerts, that's why you can only see few official photos from management or media.
    and yes, =LOVE have special areas dedicated to fan photographers - it's a fairly common practice among underground idol groups, and Sasshi used this opportunity from day 1 to promote the group, and now cameko, as fan photographers are called, became a part of =LOVE culture. they are even mentioned in the lyrics of Ikorabu Numa. at first, Sasshi hoped to get one "godly shot" like with Hashimoto Kanna, that would immediately propel the group to the stardom, but even without it, with lots of great photos, the group gets a great promotion.

    you can see cameraman areas on the both sides of the stage here, for example

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  9. sscrla

    sscrla Stage48 Moderator Staff Member Stage48 Moderator

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    LOL. Fans without cameras get the best spots (all twenty of them)!
     
  10. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    well, posting photos, taken later with the rest of the fans, is kinda meaningless, since you can't see the cameko areas ;)

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    DAM Channel TV 171221
    https://www.bilibili.com/video/av18235454/


    if the video does not show watch the video here

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    message from =LOVE for upcoming Kono Yubi Tomare special


    if the video does not show watch the video here

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    osarecompany posted details of white =LOVE costumes on their Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BdIFPjdgGon/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/BcXUQEsAenx/

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    Mikurin sings "Bokura no Seifuku Christmas"

    https://7gogo.jp/tanaka-miku/15559

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    same fans that were discussing all =LOVE MVs, posted a video of them singing and dancing to "Bokura no Saifuku Christmas" :rofl:


    if the video does not show watch the video here

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    there will be an important announcement on the last live of 2017 on 12/29!
    I wonder what it is about? something about their upcoming stage play or announcement of 3rd single, or something else?

    https://www.musicman-net.com/artist/72215
     
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  11. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    English translation of "Todoite LOVE YOU♡" (Let my LOVE YOU reach you ♡) lyrics (Japanese lyrics are here)
    Lyrics: Sashihara Rino;
    Music: Narimoto Tomomi (成本智美);
    Arrangement: Furukawa Takahiro (古川貴浩);
    MV director: Tsuchiya Takatoshi (土屋隆俊)


    if the video does not show watch the video here

    You can't see my throbbing heart
    Even though I think so much of you,
    Don't tease me like that,
    Turn around!

    Ah, cute upturned eyes,
    Pleasant smile with double tooth - am I not cute?

    If I step out of the classroom,
    Everyone is being rooted to the spot and give me hot glances.

    But you are reading a thick book in the library alone
    Have you no interest in me?
    Even though I like you so much!

    You can't see my throbbing heart
    Even though I think so much of you,
    Don't tease me like that,
    Turn around!

    For the first time, I found a question
    That doesn't appear in tests.
    Should I move closer to look at you?
    Please notice me!

    I am sure nobody except me knows,
    That you have cute eyes when you take off your glasses.

    I've tried to convey my feelings to you so many times,
    Yet you're further from me than the stars!

    In that dream of mine, we were in love with each other
    Please listen to me,
    I like you so much!

    Please believe me - I won't tell "Love you!" to anyone else.
    Catch those important words.

    I'll say softly with my lips "Kiss me" only to you.
    Please break the silence, I can't look you in the eyes,
    It's dazzling!

    I am tired of looking at that troubled face,
    I'll say it one last time, so listen carefully.
    Hey, catch my
    "I love you very much!"

    You can't see my throbbing heart
    Even though I think so much of you,
    Don't tease me like that,
    Turn around!

    Throbbing me can't stop.
    I draw near you
    And put the light on in the dark library room.
    Hug me!
     
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  12. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    English translation of "Youkoso! Ikorabu Numa" (Welcome to the =LOVE Swamp!) lyrics (Japanese lyrics are here)
    Lyrics: Sashihara Rino;
    Music: Watanabe Takeshi (渡辺剛);
    Arrangement: Shimizu Teppei (清水哲平);

    =LOVE Swamp! =LOVE Swamp!
    This is the rumored Heaven! (Yeah!)
    =LOVE Swamp! =LOVE Swamp!
    We are sure you'll understand it too
    Jump! Jump! Jump! (Jump! Jump! Jump!)

    (Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to =LOVE Swamp!)
    (We won't let you go home tonight!)

    Did you know a Dancing Night that is talked about on the streets?
    We won't let you say you don't.
    Don't be shy and dance!
    Let your voice out, burst open only for tonight.
    Aren't our skirts dazzling?
    Is it like a dream? (It's like a dream!)
    But it's not a dream! (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!)

    Let's sing! (La! La! La! La!)
    We can't hear you! (La! La! La! La!)
    Cameramen, let your voices out too! (Yeah!)

    We're sure you're looking for adventure
    You're here for that after all, right? But...
    But?
    But!!!
    We won't stop and stop you
    Unavoidable danger! (Be careful!)

    Let's dance!
    La, la, la, la, la! La, la, la, la, la!
    Don't think about the last train, return to your origins!
    Go!
    La, la, la, la, la! La, la, la, la, la!
    Listen, who knows, maybe it's the center of the Universe here.

    =LOVE Swamp! =LOVE Swamp!
    This is the rumored Heaven! (Yeah!)
    =LOVE Swamp! =LOVE Swamp!
    We are sure you'll understand it too
    Jump! Jump! Jump! (Jump! Jump! Jump!)

    Look, those hot chicks are crazy,
    We've been flustered by them.
    Don't lose to them,
    Dance!
    12 girls with rich personality are gathered together
    Do whatever you like with your favorite member.
    Are you dreaming? (I am dreaming!)
    But it's not a dream! (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!)

    Even if you're not good at it (La! La! La! La!)
    We can't hear you! (La! La! La! La!)
    Girls and boys, let your voices out! (Yeah!)

    I believe only you.
    Can you promise me? Swear!
    Swear?
    Swear!!!
    Well then, you and me, only two of us,
    Let's sneak away from this party! (Strictly prohibited!)

    It's show time!
    La, la, la, la, la! La, la, la, la, la!
    Don't mind the stares, start running!
    Go!
    La, la, la, la, la! La, la, la, la, la!
    So, the captivating party will start soon!

    (You know, I have something to say to you)
    (I don't want to go home tonight!)

    Let's dance!
    La, la, la, la, la! La, la, la, la, la!
    Hug me, kiss me, the tempo is good.
    Go!
    La, la, la, la, la! La, la, la, la, la!
    The time with you is special.
    Go!

    La, la, la, la, la! La, la, la, la, la!
    Without putting on airs, without mimicry, originally
    Go!
    La, la, la, la, la! La, la, la, la, la!
    Listen, let's make the center of the Universe here.

    =LOVE Swamp! =LOVE Swamp!
    This is the rumored Heaven! (Yeah!)
    =LOVE Swamp! =LOVE Swamp!
    We are sure you'll understand it too
    Jump! Jump! Jump! (Jump! Jump! Jump!)
     
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  13. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    they've announced that they will have regular lives once a month at Yoani's concert hall that will be broadcasted on Fresh!

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    Maria and ODA do =LOVE pose

    https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/946592185348005888/pu/vid/614x360/Ya0_AvlCYVBR--ml.mp4

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    nice RealSound article, that describes the progress of =LOVE this year

    http://realsound.jp/2017/12/post-142786.html

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    =LOVE OVERTURE!

    https://twitter.com/sashi_equalLove/status/947884701993201664

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    "=LOVE" placed 13th in the Idol Music Award 2017
    (not sure, but it looks like some fan-held award?)

    http://www.esrp2.jp/ima/2017/
    http://ikorabu.livedoor.biz/archives/21186234.html

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  14. bonjourmarlene

    bonjourmarlene Under Girls Wiki48 Editor

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    Thank you for all the lyric translations! At first I was going to ask if it's possible for someone to put the Japanese lyrics on here in Romaji because I still really struggle with Kanji, but I was glad to discover the lyrics offer kana writing above the Kanji.

    Todoite LOVE YOU is my favourite song and music video of theirs so far, and I'm glad the lyrics are this cute <3
     
  15. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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  16. bonjourmarlene

    bonjourmarlene Under Girls Wiki48 Editor

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    I like that they started with =LOVE, but I feel like they sounded quite out of breath towards the end of the song already... and like they were more shouting than singing after the second chorus. I wish they would focus more on breathing techniques than looking cute, but as far as I saw most people don't value singing skills as highly for idols as looks.

    But, they did look very cute, I have to give them that~
     
  17. SI-Doitsu

    SI-Doitsu Upcoming Girls

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    Coming of Age Ceremony for Otani Emiri and Yamamoto Anna. The picture shows also Morohashi Sana in a Miku outfit, really nice.

    upload_2018-1-6_22-20-58.png

    More pictures here:
    https://wp.me/p8Xx4T-2w3
     
  18. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    ^ I wonder if Sana will always be Miko. she's the only member that won't have coming of age ceremony because she is already older than 20.

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    an interesting find - that punch sound "Dyukushi" that Kiara makes... Sasshi was interesting in it since her elementary school.
    she wrote about it in her "Sashihara Quality" blog back in 2010 [hehe]

    https://ameblo.jp/sashihara-rino/entry-10526663146.html

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    Hiruson 171225

    https://www.bilibili.com/video/av18052998/

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    Ikoraji "RADIO=LOVE"
    #14 (180106)

    https://www.bilibili.com/video/av18056133/

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    today =LOVE had a "mini live + HS" event at Osaka's Matsushita IMP HALL

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    flickr gallery
    https://www.flickr.com/gp/157746679@N08/VwHv68

    matome
    http://ikorabumatome.blog.jp/archives/6148436.html
     
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  19. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    Dai Tokkun Chu #8 (180108)
    nice episode! a lot of new info about members.
    looks like Naatan is filthy rich)) her father is a restaurant owner, and her family has a villa in Karuizawa, a popular summer resort. she got herself a new neta))
    Hitomi was Japan's representative in baton twirling when she was in elementary school. but I think in one of her showrooms she said that Katomina (NGT) is better than her at it.

    https://www.bilibili.com/video/av15244513/?from=search&seid=16682628847427493362#page=8

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    voice message from Mirinya in some radio (180107)
    host mixed her up with Naatan :^^;:


    if the video does not show watch the video here

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  20. fatrain

    fatrain Under Girls

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    =LOVE was chosen as ambassadors of Hanamaru Udon! :banana:
    https://www.hanamaruudon.com/equal-love/

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    news:

    it's a pretty huge deal - Hanamaru is a famous restaurant chain.
    Hana is lucky to have a Hanamaru nickname, she got to front row thanks to it))


    7 years ago Sasshi wrote that she always goes to Hanamaru Udon in her blog, who would have imagined that one day a group she produces would become its ambassadors [hehe]
    looks like this old Hanamaru Udon theme song created by Sasshi will be next =LOVE's single :rofl:


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    PR videos, fun stuff

    lesson 1
    Hitomi is good at MC!

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