Kubo Shiori (Kubochan) / 3rd Gen

I am glad the MV for Sing Out! turned out good. Although I am still expecting the song to grow on me, the MV is a huge plus. I can forgive the similarities with Synchronicity, because for me, this one is better. Kubochan can be found! Just in case you haven't noticed, her skirt color is a different shade of purple that is not replicated in any other members' costumes, so finding her is easier. A simple nitpick, but I hope it's a good sign.

This part right here stands out for me, because she's at the dead center of the frame, and the choreography emphasizes it. The merit of the back center position.


Some dance parts that I can't overlook and make me like her more
https://imgur.com/a/EX2vT6c
https://imgur.com/a/tO0m7Tv

And this part here, where she doesn't face the camera but the sharpness of her movement can be seen.
https://imgur.com/a/QMHnlK9

Thank you, Nogizaka.

 

Bocchan, Junna, and Karin performing Watashi no Tame ni, Dareka no Tame ni during Under Live, December 20th 2018. There was a footage from Nogiten for this perf, but this one released in Nogifes is the full performance (although I think it's also cut).
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X2FBIYM90xZTd9L9fsBeC4rhPfZpxWP1
Can't rip it myself and since it's not yet on Youtube, I took it from Weibo. Short video but showcased their level as idols who can sing. Kubochan now has experienced trio performances with almost all Nogi singers available.

From Zambi

Spoiler: bonus

Feeling cute, might sing later idk
Sporting a triangular outfit
With her archnemesis

 

Panic panic
https://twitter.com/Sora_Mato_2nd/status/1129676498946781184

 

i think she should be push like a face. i meant her push need to be bigger. maybe two consecutive solo centres and some acting roles or maybe solo single release. mizuki can be push in acting as she seems good with it.

 

Not sure about that. I would like it cause I like her. But as a "face" of the group and multiple center it has to come naturally, when she reaches a point that it would be indesputable for everyone that she should deserve it. I prefer that to a 'forced' one, and the competition in 3rd gen is so strong, there are multiple popular girls.

Now I'm hoping for a W/Center with another 3rd gen girl (Mizuki?) for summer single.

 

It was announced in last month's LINE LIVE (with Haruka) that there will be Kubochan's LINE MUSIC playlist, with songs she personally selected. It comes out today, named "Kubo Shiori no Kyou wo Shiawase ni suru Playlist (Kubo Shiori's playlist that brings today's happiness)": https://music.line.me/playlist/upi7nLrdtfvhxjzl8uBLZxbNdaB4GvpSv9dD

Just in case people want to search the songs (figured not a lot of us are using LINE MUSIC) I noted down the romaji of the song titles for the ease of searching (Song title - Artist - Album):

1. Namida ga mada kanashimi datta koro - Nogizaka46 - Boku dake no kimi~Under Super Best
2. Naitatte ii janaika? - Nogizaka46 - Nigemizu (Special Edition)
3. Hito natsu no nagasa yori - Nogizaka46 - Nigemizu (Special Edition)
4. Tenshi wa itanda - Abe Mao - Abe Mao Best
5. Present - SEKAI NO OWARI - SOS/PRESENT
6. Daijoubu - wacci - Nichijyo Dramatic
7. Koko ni shika sakanai hana - Kobukuro - ALL TIME BEST 1998-2018
8. Boku ga ichiban hoshikatta mono - Makihara Noriyuki - EXPLORER
9. Hello, my friend - Matsutoya Yumi - 40 Shunen Kinen Best Album "Nihon no koi to, Yuming to."
10. Kaze ni naru - Tsuji Ayano - Tsuji Best (DISC-1)
11. Kuchibue - GReeeeN - Shio, Koshou
12. I am a believer - SPYAIR - 4
13. Ah Yeah!! - Sukima Switch - Sukima Switch
14. Shizuku - Sukima Switch - POPMAN'S ANOTHER WORLD
15. Restart - wacci - Nichijyo Dramatic
16. Matane. - GReeeeN - A, domo. Ohisashiburidesu.
17. Garnet - Oku Hanako - Oku Hanako BEST ~My Letters~
18. Niji (Konsei Sanbu) - Gassyodan Todoroki&Ensemble Sakuragumi - Believe V~Utai Tsugareru Sotsugyoshiki no Uta・Atarashii Sotsugyoshiki no Uta DISC -(1)
19. Kokoro no hitomi - Chiba kenritsu Makuhari Shogoh Koutougakkou Gassyodan - Sheishun Chorus
20. Tegami ~Haikei juugo no kimi e~ - Angela Aki - TAPESTRY OF SONGS-THE BEST OF ANGELA AKI (Deluxe Edition)
21. Fukuwarai - Takahashi Yu - Realtime Singer Songwriter
22. Sakanaide - WHITE JAM - WHITE JAM BEST
23. A New Day - Beverly - A New Day
24. Kanjou - wacci - Kanjou Hyakkei
25. Ano hi boku wa tossa ni uso wo tsuita - Nogizaka46 - Nandome no Aozoraka? Type-C
26. Mitsu no tsuki - SEKAI NO OWARI - Lip
27. Beautiful - Hirai Dai - The Light
28. 365 - Naoto Inti Raymi - Nice catch the moment!
29. Ato hitotsu - FUNKY MONKEY BABYS - 10th Anniversary "Complete Best"
30. Naimononedari - Nogizaka46 - Sayonara no Imi (Special Edition)

Note: Since 18 and 19 are choir songs, it will be hard to find (unless you are a LINE MUSIC user, ofc)
And a trivia, Kubochan mentioned several times in her mobame that she watches anime Haikyuu!! so I guess it's natural for her to put in two of its opening songs (12 and 13). 14 is also an opening of anime, Kemono no Souja Erin.


Catching up, in other (old) news, former model of Seventeen and Asadora actress Nagano Mei posted a tweet about Kubochan three weeks ago, saying
"Cute cute
This is Kubo Shiori
A present to heal everyone"


By the time I posted this the tweet has over 60K likes. It's nice to know that she's still in touch with Kubochan even after she graduated from Seventeen, and I am grateful to her for promoting her junior. Here's hoping Kubochan can also be as successful as her, one day

 

Kubochan's LINE LIVE with Mayuchan as guest yesterday
https://live.line.me/channels/21/broadcast/11557878
So much fun. Mayu is an older junior but there is no awkward feeling at all, it's as if they are long time friends. I love the part when Kubochan tricked Mayu to do impromptu zukkyun during her introduction.
This particular moment almost turned disaster though

Photo from Yodachan's blog yesterday (thanks Yodachan!)

Maybe it's just me but I am seeing Ikuchan in her facial expression. But maybe it's because I'm euphoric when Kubochan said she talks a lot with Ikuchan nowadays



On the other hand...
Call me dramatic but today, 30th June 2019, marks one year since Kubochan announced her hiatus.

Dark times indeed. So much has happened in a year, so much has changed. Looking back a bit, to be hopeful for an even brighter future.

One more thing, check out Kubochan's latest gravure from Gekkan Entame August issue (thank you @hiroto for uploading)
I can't wait for Kubochan to graduate
From high school.

 

I really like her in her LINE LIVE show. She's so lively (and lovely too!) and looks so friendly with her kouhai. I believe she will get a lot love if we have koujichuu valentine spesial next year

 

That is so like her. Even though I see it's Kubo, the look made me think of Ikuchan.

 

Congrats for Kubo chan to act as usagi in the next sailor moon musical!
The eyes of sailor moon fans will be strict, but I think Kubo can make it.

 

Kubo will be great as Usagi! I trust her stage presence and ability entirely.

 

Not directly related, but I was just strolling around on youtube after this stage play announcement and stumbled upon this new teaser

if the video does not show watch the video here
Seems like the anime will have a movie next year. Looks like it will be the continuation of Sailor Moon Crystal, but the character design is changed to look closer to the original 90's anime because the original character designer Tadano Kazuko finally gets back to the project after 25 years. I guess this might be the reason why they recreate the stage play too, for more hype. Gets me excited

 

As a Sera Myu fan, I'm really excited for Kubochan as Usagi!!!

 

Translated Kubochan's answer for the survey form of 2nd Doc pamphlet (thanks @JuriRena for uploading the scans!). I take the liberty to give my comment/opinion/explanation on some answers inside spoiler tag below.


1. Interest

Watching movie, handicraft*​

2. Special skill

Taking notes​

3. Your strengths / weaknesses

Strength: Can think about something deeply, Weakness: take things too hard​

4. Favorite color

Transparent*​

5. Favorite animal

Sheep*​

6. Food you’re into lately

Bean sprouts​

7. The thing you think you cannot lose to anyone

Love​

8. Treasure you always cherish

Letter from mom​

9. Food specialty

Gratin​

10. The thing you want the most now.

Power of expression​

11. Thing you’re scared the most

Thunder*​

12. Thing you were happy about about this year

Given opportunity to act in stage play​

13. Thing you were sad about this year

Separation with a special someone​

14. Thing you regretted this year

Being the only one who couldn't participate in 3rd gens' song*​

15. Thing you were mad about this year

Towards myself who gets on the wrong train a lot of times​

16. Work that gave you a sense of fulfillment this year

Stage "Zambi","Three Sisters"​

17. The thing that changed when you entered N46

Everything​

18. Your position in N46

I am standing in an inconspicuous place*​

19. Which member you want to perform with in a unit now

I want to be "Tohoku Sisters" with Suzuki Ayane-san​

20. What do you like in N46 now

It is a place where people respect each other​

21. Member you pay attention to the most now

Ozono Momoko-chan​

22. Member you want as boyfriend

Ito Junna-san​

23. Member you want to marry

Inoue Sayuri-san​

24. Member you want to be with in a deserted island

Saito Asuka-san​

25. Member you want to be if reincarnated

Sakurai Reika-san*​

26. When do you want to go if you have a time machine

The past, when I was still in junior high school​

27. If you can build a kingdom, what kind of nation is it

A country where people can live calmly by slowing down the flow of time​

28. Interesting book or manga you read recently

"Haikyuu!!"​

29. Interesting movie you watched recently

"Kakegurui The Movie"​

30. Favorite N46 song

"Hitonatsu no Nagasa yori"​

31. Favorite N46 choreography

"Nichijou"​

32. Favorite N46 uniform

Costume of "My Rule" at Tokyo Dome​

33. Favorite N46 MV

"Sayonara no Imi"​

34. Favorite N46 unit

"Joshiko Quartet"*​

35. Favorite joke/phrase

"Soudayone"*​

36. If you were to hold a solo concert

I want to sing, sing, and sing.​

37. The kind of group you want N46 to be.

Now I want to contribute in making the group continuously improving​

38. The kind of person you want to be in 5 years

I want to be someone who can stand on own feet​

39. Memorable concert or event the past year

7th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE​

40. In private, thing you want to try this year?

I want to go on a trip around Tohoku alone​

41. Things you want to try in the future

Works related to filming and stage play​

42. Is there a hairstyle you want to try?

Short bob​

43. Fashion item that caught your attention recently

Collared blouse, shirt​

44. Place you want to go on a summer date

Forest​

45. Thing you want to do on your rest day

I want to stay at the cinema​

46. Message to fans

Thank you for always supporting me. You existence is precious. I want to keep on growing so I can see your smile a lot. Please take care of me in the future too.​

Spoiler

1. She mentioned that she's interested in knitting after that Gakutabi episode she was in.
4. That is not a color, girl.
5. This is the first time I find her giving an answer other than dog.
11. She's a scaredy-cat, so technically anything with loud noise scares her.
14. About Jibun janai Kanji
18. This one gives me mixed feelings. The answer can be interpreted in several ways. First, it's her feeling and not necessarily the truth. Second, it's the truth, as in it's explicit for her that at the moment she is not being prioritized. And there are two ways on how she takes it; she's okay with the situation, or she's not satisfied. I hope for the latter.
25. Do you want to be captain?
34. Manatsu, Reika, Waka, Kanarin (afaik their only song is Kokuhaku no Junban)
35. lit. 'That's right'

 

Birthday Project from Kubo Shiori Chinese Fanclub in Nogizaka Station

 

Just a bob Kuboshi passing by to brighten your day.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY KUBOCHAN!

 

It's just about time....

HAPPY HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY
DEAR KUBO-CHAN ! ! !

 

Happy Kuboshi Day!

 

Happy birthday to our new Sailor Moon. Hope you have wonderful year!

Yes please! It looks really good on her.

 

Happy Birthday Kubochan.