1. Arashi
- under the talent agency Johnnys & Associates
- officially announced as a group on September 15, 1999
- members are Ohno Satoshi (leader), Sakurai Sho, Aiba Masaki, Ninomiya, Kazunari, Matsumoto Jun
Read more about them here.
Official website here.
My thoughts/comments on Arashi:
Arashi is my most favorite Japanese idol group. I was Jun-baited, meaning I started to be a fan of the group because of the member Matsumoto Jun. I know nothing of the four at first but then they win me too, they're just too adorable and amusing for me. They may not be getting any younger nowadays, but I still love them and I don't have any plans on stopping in loving them anytime soon. They cheer me up when I'm down and when you hear their thoughts they can really be touching. My favorite member is still Matsumoto Jun and next is Ninomiya Kazunari. But over all, I really love them as a group! I'm so glad I got to know this group and I'm happy that I'm a fan of Arashi. :)
Some Arashi songs I recommend: 5x10, Caramel Song, A.Ra.Shi, Face Down, Endless Game
Some Arashi songs I recommend: 5x10, Caramel Song, A.Ra.Shi, Face Down, Endless Game
2. Hey! Say! JUMP
- under the talent agency Johnnys & Associates
- officially announced as a group on September 24, 2007
- members are Yabu Kota, Takaki Yuya, Inoo Kei, Yaotome Hikaru, Arioka Daiki, Okamoto Keito, Yamada Ryosuke, Nakajima Yuto, and Chinen Yuri
- Former member Morimoto Ryutaro left the group after being suspended in 2011
My thoughts/comments on Hey! Say! JUMP:
Hey! Say! JUMP is my second favorite group! I have a special attachment to them, probably it's mostly because I'm almost the same age with the members. I was born in the same year with 4 of its members. They are still a far cry from Arashi but lately they've been having interactions with Arashi (like in Waku Waku Gakkou 2015), I really hope they can learn from them while nurturing their own potentials at the same time. My most favorite member of Hey! Say! JUMP is Yamada Ryosuke. At first it was Takaki Yuya, and to be honest, I was like "Why is this Yamada always at the center?! So unfair." before. Eventually, Yamada won my heart too. If you read their magazine interviews, the members don't mind about Yamada being the center anymore. He actually deserves that spot too. My second favorite member is Inoo Kei, because he is puri-puri-pretty! Hahaha. But really, I love his randomness! Takaki Yuya has been relegated as my third favorite but I still love him anyway. I love all members, of course!
- under the talent agency Johnnys & Associates
- officially announced as a group on September 24, 2007
- members are Yabu Kota, Takaki Yuya, Inoo Kei, Yaotome Hikaru, Arioka Daiki, Okamoto Keito, Yamada Ryosuke, Nakajima Yuto, and Chinen Yuri
- Former member Morimoto Ryutaro left the group after being suspended in 2011
Read more about them here.
Official website here.
My thoughts/comments on Hey! Say! JUMP:
Hey! Say! JUMP is my second favorite group! I have a special attachment to them, probably it's mostly because I'm almost the same age with the members. I was born in the same year with 4 of its members. They are still a far cry from Arashi but lately they've been having interactions with Arashi (like in Waku Waku Gakkou 2015), I really hope they can learn from them while nurturing their own potentials at the same time. My most favorite member of Hey! Say! JUMP is Yamada Ryosuke. At first it was Takaki Yuya, and to be honest, I was like "Why is this Yamada always at the center?! So unfair." before. Eventually, Yamada won my heart too. If you read their magazine interviews, the members don't mind about Yamada being the center anymore. He actually deserves that spot too. My second favorite member is Inoo Kei, because he is puri-puri-pretty! Hahaha. But really, I love his randomness! Takaki Yuya has been relegated as my third favorite but I still love him anyway. I love all members, of course!
Some Hey! Say! JUMP songs I recommend: Dreams Come True, Ride With Me, Weekender, Bounce, Ultra Music Power
3. Nogizaka46
- one of the idol groups produced by Akimoto Yasushi or Aki-P
- dubbed as the official rival of AKB48 (a group also produced by Aki-P)
- officially announced as a group on June 29, 2011
- members keep on changing as they have the graduate and recruit system (where a member graduates from the group and then they acquire new members)
- some popular members (as of writing): Ikuta Erika, Hashimoto Nanami, Nishino Nanase, Ikoma Rina, Shiraishi Mai
Read more about them here.
Official website here.
My thoughts/comments on Nogizaka46:
I'm new to following them, but I might be liking them more than AKB48 now. My favorite members are Hashimoto Nanami and Nishino Nanase. I'm seeing Maeda Atsuko (former AKB48 member) in Ikuta Erika, I can see similarities which I think is interesting. I don't have much opinion on them since I still don't know them that much.
Some Nogizaka46 songs I recommend: Nandome no Aozora ka, Natsu no Free & Easy, Seifuku no Mannequin
4. Perfume
- under the talent agency Amuse Inc.
- the group was formed in early 2000
- they are well known for their synchronized dancing
- members are Nishiwaki Ayaka (A-chan), Kashino Yuka (KashiYuka), and Omoto Ayano (Nocchi)
Read more about them here.
Official website here.
My thoughts/comments on Perfume:
I'm really amazed with their synchronized dancing and I love dancing to their songs! I'm not fond of A-chan's quite dumb/innocent nature but I still like her. My favorite member is KashiYuka and I find her really pretty!
Some Perfume songs I recommend: Chocolate Disco, Laser Beam, One Room Disco, Koi wa Zenkeishisei, Spending All My Time
- one of the idol groups produced by Akimoto Yasushi or Aki-P
- dubbed as the official rival of AKB48 (a group also produced by Aki-P)
- officially announced as a group on June 29, 2011
- members keep on changing as they have the graduate and recruit system (where a member graduates from the group and then they acquire new members)
- some popular members (as of writing): Ikuta Erika, Hashimoto Nanami, Nishino Nanase, Ikoma Rina, Shiraishi Mai
Read more about them here.
Official website here.
My thoughts/comments on Nogizaka46:
I'm new to following them, but I might be liking them more than AKB48 now. My favorite members are Hashimoto Nanami and Nishino Nanase. I'm seeing Maeda Atsuko (former AKB48 member) in Ikuta Erika, I can see similarities which I think is interesting. I don't have much opinion on them since I still don't know them that much.
Some Nogizaka46 songs I recommend: Nandome no Aozora ka, Natsu no Free & Easy, Seifuku no Mannequin
4. Perfume
- under the talent agency Amuse Inc.
- the group was formed in early 2000
- they are well known for their synchronized dancing
- members are Nishiwaki Ayaka (A-chan), Kashino Yuka (KashiYuka), and Omoto Ayano (Nocchi)
Read more about them here.
Official website here.
My thoughts/comments on Perfume:
I'm really amazed with their synchronized dancing and I love dancing to their songs! I'm not fond of A-chan's quite dumb/innocent nature but I still like her. My favorite member is KashiYuka and I find her really pretty!
Some Perfume songs I recommend: Chocolate Disco, Laser Beam, One Room Disco, Koi wa Zenkeishisei, Spending All My Time
5. KiS-MY-FT2
- under the talent agency Johnnys & Associates
- officially debuted on August 10, 2011
- members are Kitayama Hiromitsu, Yokoo Wataru, Fujigaya Taisuke, Miyata Toshiya, Tamamori Yuta, Nikaido Takashi, Senga Kento
Read more about them here.
Official website here.
My thoughts/comments on KiS-MY-FT2:
I actually hope I can follow and watch them more like how I follow Arashi and Hey! Say! JUMP. I admit that until now I can't name all members, I only know the three frontliners (Kitayama Hiromitsu, Fujigaya taisuke, and Tamamori Yuta) and Miyata Toshiya. I'm still very much confused who is who among Yokoo, Nikaido, and Senga. >.< My favorite member is Tamamori Yuta anyway.
Some KiS-MY-FT2 songs I recommend: Shake It Up, Everybody Go!, We Never Give Up!, KISS FOR U, Ai no Beat ~Dance ver.~
Update 07.26.2015: I've finally finished this part after 2 months from posting! Ah! I feel so fulfilled, but I still have 2 more parts to work on! XD :)
- under the talent agency Johnnys & Associates
- officially debuted on August 10, 2011
- members are Kitayama Hiromitsu, Yokoo Wataru, Fujigaya Taisuke, Miyata Toshiya, Tamamori Yuta, Nikaido Takashi, Senga Kento
Read more about them here.
Official website here.
My thoughts/comments on KiS-MY-FT2:
I actually hope I can follow and watch them more like how I follow Arashi and Hey! Say! JUMP. I admit that until now I can't name all members, I only know the three frontliners (Kitayama Hiromitsu, Fujigaya taisuke, and Tamamori Yuta) and Miyata Toshiya. I'm still very much confused who is who among Yokoo, Nikaido, and Senga. >.< My favorite member is Tamamori Yuta anyway.
Some KiS-MY-FT2 songs I recommend: Shake It Up, Everybody Go!, We Never Give Up!, KISS FOR U, Ai no Beat ~Dance ver.~
Update 07.26.2015: I've finally finished this part after 2 months from posting! Ah! I feel so fulfilled, but I still have 2 more parts to work on! XD :)
