Iwata Karen (Karen) / 12th Generation

After she graduates, I do still hope that she'll sing occasionally because, well, she has really really awesome voice.

And your artwork is really good!!

Btw, Karen has uploaded a new NicoNico video, exactly on her birthday just like one year ago.

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm28835437

Also, at some point today, she changed her name into "wanananarei" because someone misheard her name as that

Source: https://twitter.com/karen0513_/status/730968259751600128

 

Suddenly, more Karen on TV
http://48videodouga.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-4193.html

If you didn't notice, the manager of that page is a Karen oshi

 

Hello guys. Seeing that there are a lot of Sousenkyou Poster spamming today, I decided to make a Poster for Karen. And no, this is definitely NOT a Sousenkyou Poster.

 

wwww
I want to vote her ever that I know she didn't postule for it!
I think I'll take borrowed the poster to put it on the wallpaper, can I?

 

^ It was meant to be shared, so no problem, just do it

 

Hello guys, sorry if I'm posting too often, but this came in yesterday:

Apparently Karen is going to Taipei, Taiwan to promote Hagi no Tsuki on 22-23 May for Taipei International Tourism Expo.

Perhaps anyone in Taipei interested in coming?

Source: https://twitter.com/karen0513_/status/732937514076397569

Website: http://www.tte.tw/event/?income=

 

don't worry about your postings, thanks to you we are able to keep up with Karen's activities.
I mean, I follow Karen on twitter but I understand hardly anything apart from little bits and pieces, so I'm really grateful for your postings.

 

^ Ah, I see, thank God it's no problem

It has been two months since her last theatre performance, yet I'm still loving to hear Risuke by Karen & Annin.

https://www.facebook.com/voz48official/videos/1286159691398357/

And finally, tomorrow is the last AKB48 event, handshake (?) + Photo session. She has worked hard for 5 years and now she's finally able to do that she wanted to do: Stage plays and acting. I do still hope that she sings occasionally though..

Also, Karen was mentioned by Kuramochi Asuka during a show on Abema TV (don't know about the show), but she wrote it as "Ishida Karen"

But on the top right is written: "Cute Girl from Miyagi". It is no mistake that she referred to Iwata Karen after all.

Source: https://twitter.com/Y_Burning_416/status/733619761288859648

 

There she goes...

https://twitter.com/hirari_official/status/733890034051338241



However, the pic do also holds a surprise. When I first saw it, can't stop laughing how obvious it was.

 

I did a quick translation on her last AKB activity:



Source: https://twitter.com/karen0513_/status/733887169295572992

Also a translation from @wlerin :

https://twitter.com/wlerin/status/733889437432578048

Karen, otsukaresamadeshita! And.. from now on, yoroshiku onegaishimasu!



Source: https://twitter.com/karen0513_/status/734006964296896513

 

After seeing several pictures of karen on twitter of today's event, I can only say one thing: She looked absolutely beautiful.

 

^ Indeed. She looks absolutely stunning. I'm stunned by just looking at her pics. I bet that the people who saw her live at the event is more stunned.

For that reason I then compiled several fans shot:



You also can see from here, just scroll a bit: https://twitter.com/KarenFanCommu/with_replies

And Karen is kind enough to give the offshots!



And there's a fancam of the event!


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Looking forward to today's appearance!

 

Day 3 in Taiwan


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credit :ATC

 

You don't know how happy I am upon seeing that Hana wa Saku clip, even if it's just a bit.

Allow me to add several photos compiled from fans shot:






Sources:

https://twitter.com/can00817/status/734582206903918592
https://twitter.com/can00817/status/734435676037341184
https://twitter.com/kunanchiu/status/734642226672852992
https://twitter.com/kunanchiu/status/734608290911551488
https://twitter.com/Shirotan_ayane/status/734717184522342400
https://twitter.com/SashiharaRena/status/734644440594272256
https://twitter.com/Wingless10611/status/734607720108691460
https://twitter.com/Wingless10611/status/734603106516926465

 

Hello guys, as you might already know, not much update from Karen. That was because she's preparing for her next stage "Danganronpa". Her first performance will be on June 16th. Apparently it will be full of Danganronpa for Karen this month, and she will be in an Anisong Live event on June 24th.

Source: https://twitter.com/karen0513_/status/738957290477215744

Bonus: Apparently several days ago Karen visited Kikuchi Ayaka and her son, along with Izurina & Ryoka (Shinoda/Yokoyama A)

Source: https://www.instagram.com/ayaka_official06/

 

^it's nice to see her with some of the other members, even if she isn't part of the group anymore.

 

I'm glad that Karen is still very much active and popular. Way to go, Karen!

 

So today Karen asked what Showroom is. Since we are in the moment of Showroom hype, it is obvious that it will caught Karen's attention. Anyone interested in visiting Karen's Showroom if she make one?

https://twitter.com/karen0513_/status/740812948009046016



And a heartwarming video of "Maria and the Princess Green" cast cheering Karen for Danganronpa The Stage

https://www.facebook.com/stagedoorcompany/videos/vb.811699095559579/1180826735313478/?type=2&theater

 

Not much of a news, but Karen gave us some pictures from her twitter.



Caution: Might be 'yabai' for those who are fasting right now.

Spoiler: Danganronpa

 

^did she actually dye her hair or does it only look like as if???