10 NIN FOREVER!

Ok, It seems like all I blog about is Jump.....but that's because I love them so much!!!
And recently, there have been rumours on twitter and an audio recording on tumblr about something Hikaru said.

http://cassiyunho.tumblr.com/post/51405343502/hikaru-say-10-jump-10-hey-say-jump

Apparently the translation (not mine) roughly means  'We will try our best as Juu nin (10 people)'.
Juu nin
JUU NIN
RYUTARO MORIMOTO.
                                          yamathan29

I'm so happy and sad and everything in between. Of course I want Ryuu back. There will always be a spot in Jump for him and even after all this time, there isn't anyone who wouldn't welcome Ryuu back with open arms.
Hikaru, can I hug you? Because your words were so honest and came from your heart. I'm sure all the fans understand your feelings. In the audio, there was a lot of commotion and I heard the audience was confused.
Is this true?
I'm going to wait until Mori finishes high school. He says he wants to focus on his studies, so I will respect his wishes. But until then.....until the day where his studies finish....is it okay to raise my hopes up a little bit?

Chinen Yuri; That Arashi Otaku

There's just one thing I need to say about this boy first. And it's that....he's the most handsome man out of hey say jump. To me, he's the Number 1 Ikemen from Johnny's. Inoo may be my ichiban and I love him warts and all. But Chinen, his features are just PERFECT.

His body is in the perfect V shape and oh gosh, his muscles are so nicely toned. Even though Chinen always says he's laying/sleeping around the house all day...There ain't a person who can get that kind of body without working hard!

                daichinen0230

Hot damn, his face is a blessing from the heavens.

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^Ok, I'm just kidding from the picture above. But seriously, his nose, face shape, eye, eyebrows, eyelashes, lips, teeth....He's just so beautiful. When he smiles, you can't help but smile too. :)
                                       cheryl-yuki

Jump always teases Chinen for being a spoiled brat. Because he has such a childish personality and cute appearance. He was such a cute kid...lol though he still calls himself cute because he really is.

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Actually he's really caring, shy, hard working, and sometimes spoils the other members. He doesn't always let the other members pay for his meals and during Johnny's World, he would always ask how Inoo was doing with his thesis. So sweet!

Chinen's the shortest in HSJ but he's does some of the coolest things like doing push-ups during jump rope...

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or beating koyama in high jump...

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Moving on, his voice is really unique and kind of squeaky. Have you noticed my fetish for voices? You can instantly notice when Chinen's singing in a hsj song! I love that.

Chinen's famous for his love for Ohno-kun. He seriously loves Arashi a lot. And I love how big of a fan he is,  I feel like he understands the true feelings of any JE fan. Whenever there's a music quiz and an Arashi song comes up, Chinen's the first one to answer. He joined JE because he thought Ohno was cool in a concert. His fan level is like an expert's...
                       tsuriidasaikou

Of course there are many more things I like about him...for example, his friendships with JUMP (particularly yabu, yamada, and nakajima), his love for sleeping, his extreme shyness (he stared at tape when he was in the dressing room because he couldn't talk to his co-stars in Ending Planner), etc. But I need to stop now or my emotions will consume me and I won't be able to stop! XD

Come On A My House is going to be a SINGLE?!

Say what?!
I just read on never-ending music power's blog that Jump is going to release a single on June 26.
Thank you for releasing something, jump management but the only thing going through my mind is...
WHAT?!

I AM SO HAPPY THAT THEY'RE RELEASING SOMETHING. IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME.

Ok, so I didn't really like COAMH at first but it's growing on me! Its style is so similar to Jump Around The World (which btw is my favourite jump song of all time). Not to mention the b-sides are fantastic! Just for U, Scramble, Bounce, New Hope....They're all single-worthy songs, in my opinion. And the song's been promoted through the Vermont Curry cm.

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Tobiko jumpers it's time to show our support! I really want them to blow their sales out of proportion. It's been over a year since Super Delicate..  ToT And gosh, we've all been waiting for this.

BOUNCE BOUNCE BOUNCE!

Yes, you all have probably watched it but an HD VERSION OF BOUNCE is out!!


Bounce is one of Jump's new songs, (which made its debut in their 2013 concert).
It's a good song,with such a catchy chorus! And their dance is pretty awesome (not as awesome as Beat Line imo).They get to wear casual clothes, which from what I heard, they chose their outfits! Now time to comment....

• Daiki's outfit is the most eye-catching...those pants!! It's a wild combination of colours.
• I'm sorry but Hikaru, those pants are just... @___@ I do not get the appeal of baggy-shirt looking pants. 
• Must congratulate Keito's choice of clothes....It's a pity he doesn't show off his arms more. 
• I want Yuto's outfit.
• I love love love Inoo's outfit, it's so stylish. And it shows how lean he is. 
• Takaki was very cool here, he did a head tilt/ hair flip~ 
• Yabu was really flirty, I loved it! XD 
• Hikaru's wink....My heart skipped a beat.
• Chinen looked kind of cold in a "cool beauty" kind of way
• Inoo only got 1 quick shot...What happened to the equal shooting from Come on a My House?
• Everyone screamed when Daiki put on his hood and said "Don't Stop" (oh we would never tell you to stop)
• I don't really care for Yamada's army pants, but the open shirt was a good choice. 
• Yabu's scarf is very dangly and distracting. 

These are not in order, lol. I'm glad they performed this on Shokura. Hopefully, they will perform the rest of their new songs. I'm especially looking forward to Scramble. 

With this new performance, it's almost safe to say that a new single will be coming out soon. Come on a My House and Bounce will make such great B-sides!!

Yamada Ryosuke: Self Proclaimed Teddy Bear Runner

Yamada Ryosuke...the perfect definition of an idol. Well at least to me, he's got all the necessary characteristics down: the looks, the charm, the fanservice...But just when I think "Yamada is the perfect idol!" , a few seconds later, he does something dorky and I go "What an idiot..." (in a good way though).

Ok, so he's got the looks. I mean, he's the reason why I fell in love with HS7. There's not  a lot of 

people who can look cute and hot at the same time. 

                                   johnnyassociates

And he's not afraid to make funny faces.Or do gags against his will. Or weird poses.

                                   crunchyroll

Or proclaim that he runs like a teddy bear...He runs just fine, I think.

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Despite, his "cool beauty" appearance, he's quite the sweetheart. Remember the time when he cried after tantei eye's filming finished? Or the behind-the-scenes for Mystery Virgin, where he confessed all the things he liked about JUMP's members? (Though i wanted him to talk more about Inoo-chan). Or when he was scared of going on the roller coaster but went on anyways because daiki forced him to ?

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It's interesting to know that the few close friends he has are actually from Jump and NYC. I do get that he's popular and it may be hard for him to trust people (some might get close to him just because he's in the spotlight).Despite that, he treasures his friends so much...We all know how much he loves jump and his loyalty just makes me so happy. So please still stay a group even when you're old grandpas!! (actually don't, i don't want you to break your leg while dancing or something...)

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Above all, I admire how hard he works. If he didn't memorize all the dances in his jr days, he might not have gotten the chance to appear in concerts or shounen club. If he didn't stay up at night to practice playing the sax, he wouldn't be able to show it off during concerts. And even though you can say he's made it, he hasn't stopped working hard. 

                     hakkouscaps

Actually, there is something else that I love: all the fanservice he gives! He's not shy to say "I love you" or show affection sometimes to other members. I mean, what kind of fan doesn't love that? XD

                     kenken18
Really....who doesn't love that?

Don't Underestimate Idols!

If there’s one thing that university has taught me, it’s to always ask “Why?”. Ever since I’ve entered back into the JE fandom, there are so many questions that keep popping up in my head:

•          Why am I so invested in people who live half way around the world?
•          Why do I listen to music that I don’t understand?
•          Why do I buy their CDs, magazines, dvds etc when there are *cough* other      methods?

                            Arama

Maybe the simplest explanation is that Hey! Say! Jump, Kis-My-Ft2, Kat-Tun, News and other groups make me happy. I feel happy when I listen to their music and watch their concerts. So I continue to listen and watch.

But there are a lot of things that make me happy: for instance, watching puppy videos on youtube, eating popcorn, and reading a good book.  Why is there a significant difference between these and Johnny’s? Why do I harbour such intense feelings towards these groups? When it comes down to it, I don’t just like JE because it’s entertainment....it’s a part of my life, my identity.

                                   mokutaro

Recently I read this very interesting thesis about Johnny's and reasons why people are interested in this particular form of pop culture: It's My Passion, That's My Mission to Decide, I'm Going Worldwide.... Pradhan suggests that by being invested in Johnny's, it allows people to escape their local culture and later this investment becomes a part of their identity.  You’d think that over 100 pages would be enough to read, but no- I wanted more. lol.

Here are some reasons she lists of why we love Johnny's:

• They're human beings with flaws and weaknesses 
• Since we're of similar ages or experiencing similar things, we see ourselves in them and empathize with them
• Their accomplishments become our accomplishments 

They don't come out as flawless ,perfect humans: They have problems with weight (Oh Takaki, you're fine the way you are), problems with height (Sorry Yamada, please don't get mad XD), problems with smoking (thank goodness Kame quit...). They are people who deal with issues we can relate to. And for the most parts, they're such loveable idiots. They do stupid and silly things, which creates gaps between their "images" and "actual personalities". 

                                jinoo17

I'm the same age as HS7, so I feel like we're going through the similar things. Whenever they talked about school work (well it's only Keito and Yabu in jump now), I would immediately think "Omg they must so tired from studying and working at the same time" or like "They don't have any eye bags even after pulling over nighters...Damn good genes".  Though it could be make-up.  

                                               yamathan29

Also, I find it interesting that we become so happy when they accomplish something! Like when a junior debuts (bakaleya6, we're waiting for you) or when Miyata became a prince for his butai (I was so proud!!!). We have this kind of parent relationship where we feel proud when our support has helped them achieve their goals. 

                                  ohmyychan

                                    

Johnny's makes me laugh, cry, and smile. They give us energy, happiness, and dreams. They're more than just idols. They're friends, family, and crushes lovers.  So....don't underestimate idols! 
edit: i removed the quote since i found out she has subbed videos on her account. she didn't specify no hotlinking but i don't want to cause trouble for the subbing community. 

Inoo Kei, Not Just a PuriPretty Boy

I've been wanting to write a post about Inoo for a long time and no matter how much time passes I don't think I'll be able to sum up all the things I want to talk about him. So better start now than never.

I didn't like Inoo at first...he didn't really catch my eye and his eyebrows bothered me for some reason. (I need to keep remind myself not to judge people based on their eyebrows!) Anyways after my initial dive into the kisumai fandom, I started to catch up on the HSJ fandom and read some magazine translations. One day, I came across one recent article where Inoo was talking that he would like his girlfriend to call him Inoo sama. I thought this was absolutely hilarious and I wondered about what kind of person he was. From then on, I wanted to know more about him.
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Inoo, to put simply, is plainly normal. (Now don't get mad just yet, let me explain). He's so down-to-earth, it almost feels like he's not an idol. There are people who fit perfectly into the idol type and then there are people whose circumstances just happen to be in the entertainment industry. If it weren't his circumstances, I feel as if I would meet Inoo in my class or the supermarket or something. Inoo's an idol but he's also an university graduate, a brother, a son, a grandson and a friend to many.
                                       asianfanfics

Inoo might be normal as can be but he is also very admirable. He works so hard (finished his thesis while doing Johnny's World, come on, give this kid a million pats on the backs). He also is so nice to his fans (I've heard very good things about him during the concerts where he would look out for foreign fans). He knows how to make others laugh (Yamada once described him as someone who can make you laugh without saying a word).

He was such a cute kid! I never thought I'll be thanking parents for making a kid but Thank you Mama and Papa Inoo for raising Kei.
                                              crunchyroll
I think Inoo's got one of the best fashion tastes out of Jump. He looks fantastic in his papa pics! I mean, I need to get my hands on that sweater!
                                   Lollipop

He's deathy afraid of roller coasters. I love to see him all worried and nervous. (It's just so cute...is this sadistic of me? XD) And he's so sweet with Daiki  (or Yabu or Hikaru for that matter)! Those ships will be the end of me.

                aannaannaa12

               
During his JJE days, he was such an oddball (he still is). He'd say things that seemed out of place but aren't really (his train of thought is really amazing). Sometimes he'll try to act cool but end up looking silly. He'd get all excited when eating delicious food (I mean to join Johnny's just to eat food is kind of amazing in itself).

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Sometimes I wish I was one of the fans who've been around since his junior days because they got to see him grow up. But I don't think he's changed all that much. He's still that kid who loves food, who loves to make friends, and who loves his family very much.
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Now, I love his eyebrows. They make him unique. They're a part of him and to love someone is to accept them for who they are. I love the way he smiles and wrinkles show up on his face. I love his eyes droop to one side. I love his signature face, the one where he's about to eat something and shapes his lips in an O. I love his voice, it's really different (I really wish he got more solo lines in Jump's songs. Maybe he can do some rapping? I love his as much as I love Hikaru's). I love his hair. I love his laugh. I love his un-muscular arms. I love his beautiful hands (though his long nails sometimes erk me).

But even though I love him, I will never know him well enough to love him wholly. This is a fan's dilemma  And I'm fine with it. I may never fully understand him, never meet him, but I'll support him in the best way I can. I'll support him by wishing him happiness, even more so than my own happiness.