Too Much Idea

LINK TO ARTICLE AND PICS Q  What was your first impression when hearing “Kogarashi”? Taniguchi: I thought that it’s perfect for the season. Even if you hadn’t experienced something as the lyrics, it has a strong narrative that makes you feel like watching a drama or a movie, I’d be happy if people could listen to it in the cold weather Q In this single, Taniguchi-san becomes BACKS member as well BACKS center for the first time Taniguchi: I look forward to being able to join “BACKS LIVE!!” which I have been watching. I could tell that they are always tackling the performance with their very intense energy and their big enthusiasm, so I’m happy to be able to participate in it Q 2nd generation Inoue Rina-san will graduate with this single. What do you honestly think about it? Taniguchi: When I heard about her graduation, I was truly shocked, like, “Inoue-san, really…?”. I didn’t see it coming, or rather, it was something truly unexpected. We had been getting more opportunities to work...

Hello! I'm Matsuda Rina aka Matsuri-chan Sakurazaka46's 2nd generation member from Miyazaki. Thank you very much for opening my blog. Yesterday, in the YouTube live stream to commemorate the release of the 13th single, the venue for our 5th YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIVE was announced! And, it will be held at the MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium)!!!! Truly, thank you very much for allowing us to see never before seen scenery again!!! Now that I'm able to talk about this to everyone, it's starting to become more real, and I am being swept with a flood of emotions including happiness, nervousness, and pressure. I'm someone who is weak against pressure, and so my anxiety is showing up, but when I think "If I have the Buddies with me!" or "For the Buddies's sake!", my heart would feel lighter and I'd feel motivated! Seeing this scenery for the first time, I'd like to stand on National Stadium's stage with a heart full of true confidence. S...

Q In this single, you participated in the BACKS song, but what was your impression when you first heard it? Inoue: I thought that it’s perfect for this season, where people tend to feel lonely. Q How do you see Taniguchi Airi-san, who centered BACKS? Inoue: Though this is her first time centering for BACKS, I think that she is someone who will be leading the group from now on, so I hope that she can have fun doing it without feeling any worries. In fact, it seems to me that she has been doing it already. The center is a position that shines brightly, but when I objectively watch a performance, I thought that Taniguchi is someone who would make her presence known no matter where she is. So I feel very excited to see what she’ll show as the BACKS center in this work and to perform together with her Q Inoue-san will be graduating with this single. When did you start thinking of it? Inoue: I’ve been thinking about this for quite a while, and I spoke with staff about it as well. I wanted a ...

Good evening I love Sakurazaka46 from the bottom of my heart Because I love it, I placed my feeling of wanting to contribute to the group first and foremost. 13th single, Unhappy birthday kobun I will serve in the center position of the title song By my side, I have seniors who I can always rely on, who are kind and put me at ease I have my warm genmates who support me and understand my feelings. Because I'm not alone, Because I have the other members Even without putting it into words, I have been saved again and again at many different moments All of the Buddies All of the staff members Every day, I feel the love and support that countless people pour into Sakurazaka I want to repay everyone by delivering a wonderful work I'd like to take my place in this position with responsibility and determination I will carefully face each and every thing, and give the best of my ability Together, we'd like the 13th single to be a something that could make more people to know about S...

 *T/N: "U-tan" is a nickname that only Matsuri uses, taken from Inoue's "U" I love autumn, but it always feel painful, Sakurazaka46's 2nd generation member from Miyazaki     I'm Matsuda Rina aka Matsuri-chan. Thank you very much for opening my blog. I'm so happy to be able to feel so much of my beloved autumn this year but autumn is already have a sad vibe even when nothing is happening, so if U-tan announces her graduation, it'll just make me even more heartbroken and sad, right? Hey, don't graduate~~ You're my emotional support~~ Even when I say this to her, she just casually replied with "So kind, but I'm sure Macchan will be fine 😉"! Console me more! Even though I'm feeling so sad and love U-tan this much! Writing this made me feel sad, so I called U-tan I've been contacting her right away lately But I have relied so much on U-tan, so I want to be able to do my best even without U-tan around Inoue is really some...

I could come this far because of you Someone who is always a lifesaver, someone that I look up to Seeing you fall, and stand back up again many times I watched how strong you are up close And when I fall, too, thank you for always reaching out to me Because of you, I can stand back up again When we doesn't know how to push forward, we moved ahead together through trial-and-error When I'm feeling down, you took the time to listen to me, and advised me with your strong and kind words until I am satisfied Inoue is truly a wonderful and lovely person I am sure that no matter what you do, and what path you take from now on, Inoue will be able to love and be loved by everyone you meet, You will bring happiness, and be happy  The tremendous aura that she exudes on the stage, her one-of-a-kind singing voice, her cute smile, her choice of words in the radio, how smart she is, how amazing she is in variety too. I always wished to become a woman like Inoue, to become an idol like Inoue, y...