Sure, this is the smartest move Hello! Project has made since making Koha a cartoon star. But what’s going to happen to the individual graduates? I make some guesses on the future of each departing idol.
HANGRY & ANGRY and H!P’s Continuing Evolution
I’m getting excited about Hello! Project again, though it has nothing to do with the flagship groups. Some quick first impressions on a surprising turn of events.
From Gravure To Rock – What We Learn About Idols From Shihono Ryo and Okamoto Rei
Ryo and Rei have both done the underage model thing. Both want to be rock stars, too – but how important are idol skills when trying to be the next guitar-slinging diva?
“Baby! Baby! Baby!” As A Teaching Tool
It took putting AKB48 in bikinis and solo videos to finally learn their names. Not that I’m complaining…
Idols Are Not Human – Returning To A Favorite Topic
Idols are not about reality, they’re media constructs embodied by performers. Wota should know that difference and respect it.
