iwabo

I'm one of those people who want their idols "pure" but I don't have a problem with this kind of stuff it's quite funny actually. Them being pure defines in other things, at least to me.

Krusha

This is more about H!P being excessively censored where girls turn left and right to see if managers approves of their every action, and not so much with "pure". You can be a "pure" idol and still actually have a personality.

iwabo

Haha yeah, how dare Maachan improve the choreography with some of her own ideas or express herself individually.

Ikasam Yo!

Imasugu could be as well :D

Logan ⭐

Yes! I keep up with her a lot (marohamuu on twitter and CHEERZ) she's basically my world rn

Logan ⭐

(psssst check out bpm15q!)

Machi-chan

I have, am keeping an eye on them! Excited she's got a duo going. They seem pretty cool!

Laharle

Nice cover! The blending is really good. The one that sang Murotan's big line was great~

Logan ⭐

Thank you! And Juli's a beast tbh

iwabo

CandyApple, in the entries before mine he said he wants his idols to be a pleasure to listen to live and that the balance between recordings and lives is too big. Considering he never went to even one concert and never got to see any of those girls live that's quite a bold statement. You can't imply they suck live when you didn't even see them live once. And no, videos on the Internet don't count.

michikodesu

I was watching a show on PBS that was filmed at an arts school of some sort where there were major talents and coaches/teachers there to evaluate the students (it ranged from gospel to pop to country). One of the judges/teachers said that nowadays, the voices reflect the type of music being produced. He said that he could hear the inflection of auto-tune in peoples voices. If girls are singing what they are hearing on the radio, then their voices will reflect that (without proper training).

michikodesu

Of course, there will be those just blow-you-out-of-the-water voices, but with what we hear from groups now, we may or may not get that quality again (unless they just listen to older artists). Coming from someone who likes good vocals, I think that the girls are doing fine and have nothing to complain about. And lives are great because sometimes you get a not so stellar performance, but that just let's you know that these girls are human.

Logan ⭐

they've been out for years i feel so dumb omg

LunaLupus

I remember them as one of the few people whose statuses I looked forward to. Knowing me, I probably made some crazy comments to them, too.

msmairtan

i remember

Logan ⭐

I've been wanting Hanamichi Ambitious, Akai Jounetsu, and 1,000,000 smile specifically ><

Machi-chan

ahh unable to help, sorry ><

Logan ⭐

thank you anyway ;;

Minagi-chan

Isn't it awesome? >w<

Snipey

So many good websites that are no longer available. I used to use some of the pictures from that site.

Logan ⭐

Same! It really helped me get to know one of my most favorite idols of all time. H!O was too intimidating to me at the time I got into h!p lol

Krusha

I suppose you could get a seedbox account.

taylorniw

That'd be pretty cool.

Moondoggie

Actually spoke with a pretty hardcore feminist who is also a fan of idols and Japanese culture recently. Would love to know how they balance their beliefs along with liking one of the most misogynistic cultures in the world but there you go. I suppose you can look at idols as empowered women. They have guys falling all over themselves to worship them and empty they pockets for a tiny piece of them.

taylorniw

lol I guess that's one way to look at it? But there's still a huge power imbalance so idk.

iwabo

What's not to understand?

Logan ⭐

Harmony and friendship makes a stagnant group experience. I love the energy that rises as girls try to outdo each other.

Krusha

I first read the question as being more about intrigues, but quickly realized you probably mean "competition", and that's good. A harmonious group, yet with professional rivalry. In other words striving to not be beat by the other girl, working for improving yourself, but yet also the group at the same time.

Moondoggie

Trying to be the #1 idol is what idols are really all about and it should be that way. We support our favorite because we want her to be the best. Some of the best musical groups in the world were not really friends but had a professional relationship. If you have good chemistry you can work together but if you have that rivalry and tension then it makes things even better. Everyone needs to fight for their spot.