Is Another 48 Group Based In Hokkaido In The Works?

Perhaps some of you will groan about yet another 48 group appearing but it seems to be the case. With HKT48 debuting soon, you’d think Aki-P would give them a chance first and hold off from creating another new idol group so soon. Not so according to an estate agent who has leaked news that AKB48 staff members are sniffing out locations somewhere in Sapporo to build a new theater. If they find a suitable place, then auditions for a new 48 group could begin early next year.

Is Aki-P starting to get greedy now and seeing yen signs across his eyes or not? Personally I think it’s getting a bit out of hand. He should focus on the groups he’s got right now. Another 48 group can wait for the time being. I can see the Japanese public saying “oh no, not another bloody 48 group”. There’s such a thing as over exposure for the whole 48 franchise. Where is Aki-P going to stop? How many 48 groups is he thinking of starting up? Does he realise that he’ll have to write songs for them as well as the other groups.

And if this extra group to the 48 franchise does go ahead, what about next year’s senbatsu! 200 girls in the election!!

Tomomi Itano 2nd Single Covers & Tracklisting

Tomochin has released 2 digital singles in the past 2 months but now here comes the covers for her proper 2nd solo single “Fuini” which hits the shops on July 13th. There will be 4 versions coming out (3 limited editions with DVD and 1 theater version). Each limited edition will cost 1,600 yen and the theater edition will be 1,000 yen. The track listings are below:

Type A (CD & DVD)

CD

01. Fuini – Samantha Vega♥Itano Tomomi Special Collaboration – CM Song
02. Come on! – Nikita Image Song
03. Boku no sei
04. Fuini – Instrumental
05. Come on! – Instrumental
06. Boku no sei – Instrumental

DVD

01. Fuini – Music Clip
02. Tomo Collection – Summer 7Days Style -

Type B (CD & DVD)

CD

01. Fuini
02. Come on!
03. Don’t miss it!
04. Fuini – Instrumental
05. Come on! – Instrumental
06. Don’t miss it! – Instrumental

DVD

01. Fuini – Music Clip
02. Tomomi Itano Interview – English Speaking Area Ver. -

Type C (CD & DVD)

CD

01. Fuini
02. Come on!
03. Tsuki no inori
04. Fuini – Instrumental
05. Come on! – Instrumental
06. Tsuki no inori – Instrumental

DVD

01. Fuini – Music Clip
02. Fuini – Making Clip

Theater Edition (CD Only)

CD

01. Fuini
02. Come on!
03. Dark side
04. Mousou Denwa – Moshi, Itano Tomomi ga koibito dattara 1
05. Mousou Denwa – Moshi, Itano Tomomi ga koibito dattara 2
06. Mousou Denwa – Moshi, Itano Tomomi ga koibito dattara 3

Not yet – Naminori Kakigoori Radio Rip

You’ve seen the covers and the tracklisting for Not yet’s 2nd single so now’s the chance for you to hear the main track itself which has been ripped from a Japanese radio station. You’ll have to turn the volume up a bit to hear the song properly. I think the song is much better than Shuumatsu not yet – it’s a great Summer pop song.