29 Sunday May 2011
Posted in AT11: LS/PoM blog, ayumi hamasaki
Day 2 at Osaka Jou Hall
will be starting soon!!!!!!
Yankashi: 「You~ Get in the mood!」
KAZUMA: 「Oh, OK」
So so scary (・_;
Everyone, please have a meal, drink plenty of water, and visit the washroom before the show!
A-STAFF Minazou
29 Sunday May 2011
Posted in AT11: LS/PoM blog, ayumi hamasaki
All the audience…….
Were so energetic!!
Not wanting to lose out, the A troupe heated up as well ↑↑↑
Let us use these 2 powers combined together again
to create the best memories for Day 2 ＼(＾▽＾)／
This entry is a little short,
so here’s some images of the still high A troupe after the show!
AKI-san & Hiroshi-san ♪
MIDORI-san & Drums Daichi-san (his debut on this blog) ♪
And one of the most colourful characters in A troupe ↓↓↓
The “sniggering” Tomonari-san (laugh)
That’s it ☆
A-STAFF Minazou
29 Sunday May 2011
Posted in ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
Xillia is pronounced as “Ek-sill-lia”.
Original Article and Larger Photos on Famitsu.com
Shared by HTMSD @ AHS
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Producer Baba reveals latest news about 『Tales of Xillia』! 【Report from “Tales of Festival 2011″】
● A Brand New Opening Movie!
On 28 May 2011, “Tale of Festival 2011” launched its opening show at Pacifico Yokohama. This is an introductory report on the series’ newest work 『Tales of Xillia』 (known as 『TOX』), which was featured in the show’s 2nd half.
Mr Baba Hideo from Bandai Namco Games took the stage as 『TOX』 Producer. Together with voice actors Mr Onosaka Masaya (Zelos from 『Tales of Symphonia』), Ms Morinaga Rika (Rita from 『Tales of Vesperia』) and Mr Yonaga Tsubosa, who is voicing lead character Jude in 『TOX』, he revealed some of the latest news about 『TOX』.
First up was a video message from Hamasaki Ayumi-san, who will be singing the theme song for 『TOX』. As the representative music Queen of Japan, her message created excitement at the “Tales of Festival 2011” venue! Furthermore, the theme song title was revealed to be 『progress』. This title was given to flow with the game’s theme, with a wish to “move forward, while holding on to unwavering faith”.
The opening movie was accompanied by backing soundtrack 『progress』, and the “Tales of Festival 2011” was officially open! The ufotable crew had a hand in the creation of the high-quality opening movie, which left the audience silent and captivated.
Next, 2 PVs about 『TOX』 were revealed. One depicted the scenarios in the game, the other described the systems. The first PV included enchanting scenes of the characters, as well as an as-yet-unrevealed enemy(?) character. The second PV showed off the playable fields in the game, plus high-speed battle scenes involving the characters. These PVs are to be available on the main website from 30 May onwards.
After the PVs, the release date of the game was revealed to be 8 September 2011, an announcement received by applause from the audience. A collaboration package of illustrations by Mr Fujishima Kousuke and Mr Inomata Mitsumi was also revealed, causing the excitement level at the venue to rise even higher.
Producer Baba had even more to reveal. The game was revealed to have 3 different limited versions, including a preorder version and a first-press version. A sample PS3 with 『TOX』 designs printed on it was brought on stage, and many calls of “I want that!” were heard from the audience. Yonaga also appealed to Producer Baba for it, saying “I really want this~”. For more information about all special promotion products, please refer to this article.
▲ 『PS3: Tales of Xillia X(Cross) Edition』 includes a PS3, as well as chibi figurines from the 『PS3 Tales of Xillia Kyun Character Pack』.
▲ A special calendar from the 『PS3 Tales of Xillia Kyun Character Pack』.
Information about 『TOX』 collaborations was then revealed! Collaboration costumes with anime 「STAR DRIVER Shining Tact」 were shown, and a collaboration event will also be held at Namja Town from 25 August~26 September 2011. ufotable, who helped in the game’s animation, will also be holding collaborations at their “ufotable cafe” outlets at Tokushima and Kouenji! A “Tales of cafe” will also be open for a limited period.
▲ Collaboration costumes can be downloaded.
▲ Namja Town’s characters Najavu and Najamii appeared as guests!
▲ 『TOX』 desserts and food,
▲ plus a goods shop and a commemoration photospot are planned.
▲ “Tales of cafe” will be open for 2 periods, from mid to end-July, then early to mid-September.
Lastly, the overwhelmed audience were treated once again to the opening movie, and the introductory report on 『TOX』 was over.
29 Sunday May 2011
Posted in ayu's Twitter, ayumi hamasaki
ayu_19980408: LOVE&HOPE＋POWER of MUSIC＝∞ From Leslie,ayu,Ryan
lesliekeesuper: LESLIE (Singapore) + ayu (Japan) + RYAN (America) = Friendship Forever. Let us share this HAPPINESS to the world!
ayu_19980408: RT
mjjeje: 화이팅하자!! I’ll have to work hard for the LA show! enjoy a show today! 아자아자
ayu_19980408: Work hard~! Enjoy ur show tonite ☆
ayu_19980408: Arrived in Osaka ☆ Together with this boy.
lesliekeesuper: Everyone, please do come down to play 3 hours later. I’ll be waiting. From 15:00~15:30 today, the photo exhibition will be open at Omotesando GYRE 3rd Floor. Entrance is free. ~Maruyama Keita x Leslie Kee Talk Show 「Can photo visuals save Tohoku?」~http://bit.ly/lkZNGw #wwd_jp
ayu_19980408: RT
peco10221208: As per usual, my mother and relatives will be coming to watch the show today (^o^)/P
ayu_19980408: Yay(*^^*)♡
numacchi_72: Mr Minazou fell asleep while on the express car ride over to Osaka, and ayu-chan gently placed a blanket over him. Her concern over her manager’s comfort stunned me. I wonder if he had a good dream? (｡-ω-)snore…..
yoshi1144: ayu must have been really sleepy herself…
ayu_19980408: How did you know this!! Numacchi, do you have eyes on your back? (laugh)
aymmri: @mina_zo_mina_zo When Mr Minazou was asleep on the car, ayu-chan helped place a blanket over him (*^^*) I envy Mr Minazou! (b^ー°)
mina_zo_mina_zo: Seriously? (T ^ T) I was wrapped up in her kindness.
ayu_19980408: Nah, you were wrapped up in the arms of a really powerful sandman.
ayu_19980408: Sshaaa! Rain in Osaka!! This is of course my doing. Jou Hall, let’s go for Day 1!!! But before that, here’s a photo of the cute Erika-san for your viewing pleasure ☆
lesliekeesuper: Photobook 「LOVE&HOPE」’s photo exhibition opened last night, and the event was graced by ayu and Sawajiri Erika. The exhibits features portraits of beauties from 32 countries. ayu and I walked through the gallery together, with her listening attentively to my introduction to each of the 200 portraits. Before leaving, she met with Erika, smiled and shook hands with her. ♥♡ ayu is so kind!
ayu_19980408: RT
lesliekeesuper: From 3:00 on, at Omotesando GYRE, I’ll be doing a talk show with designer Maruyama Keita. From 5:00 on, I will be doing another talk show plus book signing session at 「LOVE&HOPE」’s photo exhibition at Omotesando Hills B3 venue! Entrance is free. Although it’s raining, please come down to visit. I’ll be waiting. Thank you. ♡
ayu_19980408: RT
ayumisako1002: Using so much of that small body, working up so much sweat, singing with all her might to send out her thoughts. The figure of ayu was shining brightly, it was really so dazzling. Thank you for touching me!
ayu_19980408: Thank you so much–!!
ayana_ayanyan: The live this time really brought together everyone in the arena like never before (*ﾟ∀ﾟ)
ayu_19980408: I think so too! Especially everyone at Jou Hall today, you were all so full of power, even before the show began!!
k_0410: This tour is so different from your usual SHOW style. I was honestly soooooo surprised. Only Hamasaki Ayumi can change like this. I asked myself, will I cry over this?, and I now have an answer. I want to go for this live again and again! Let’s meet again tomorrow~!!!
ayu_19980408: I’ll be waiting— o(^▽^)o
ayaka_4812: I was so bowled over… My heart was so overwhelmed that there were many instances when I couldn’t even wave my penlight. Sorry– But I wanted to become one with the light that ayu was emitting, and didn’t want to stop feeling. That is what hope is. Thank you!!
ayu_19980408: See you again ☆
toshimichan: Where in your small body do you keep all that power!! I was bowled over!! It has resonated in my heart!! Your message has reached me!!
ayu_19980408: I’m glad (*^^*)
bubumai: I now understand what is a tiny giant!! ayu-chan stood on stage, and gently, strongly, sent me her thoughts straight. My heart somehow feels so full now. I have no words. I just wanna say thank you (*^^*)
ayu_19980408: Hey Hey Ho– ♪
rinyuuki0716: I’m so glad I met you
ayu_19980408: (T ^ T) My heart just clenched now.
baruca10: I wanted to work hard to match up with ayu-chan’s energy, and went past my limit several times (#^.^#) My voice won’t come out now (^｡^) (laugh)
ayu_19980408: (laugh)
u_ta_man519: Today, the audience next to me first put their hands together and watched, then one by one started to get high. In the end, everyone cried (ToT) ayu’s power has reached us ♪
ayu_19980408: (*^^*)
maayiu: I’ve been going for your shows every year, but this live is awesome! It was great!! I had such intense goosebumps, I thought they would really become geese!! Really!! lol Everyone really became one for a moment. I hope everyone will go to watch this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ayu_19980408: Giggle (*^^*)
saki19980408: ayu was more dazzling than usual during today’s live. She’s always been dazzling, but she was shining so brightly, I have no words to describe it, and her message reached me. I will never forget this day called today. Thank you (*^^*) See you!
ayu_19980408: See you, definitely ☆
Miiichann322: I can’t forget ZIN-Sabu ♡ (laugh)
ayu_19980408: He was definitely crazy there. (laugh)
mother_Asa_: My friend, who saw your live for the first time, said “After watching this show today, I can work hard for a whole year…”
ayu_19980408: Thank you m(_ _)m
tosshi_eee: I’ve been looking forward to this day so much for so long, but you surpassed my expectations, I was unexpectedly touched!!! No matter what expectations anyone has of this show, ayu will surely surpass them all (*^^*) Thank you!!!
ayu_19980408: Thank you ♡
peco10221208: ayu-chan, good job! My mother was really grateful ♡ I was really nervous ＾＾； P
ayu_19980408: The nervous Peco-sama was so cute ♡ Let’s spend tomorrow together too ♪
noppy0505: I can’t forget big sis Aki’s master!!!!!
ayu_19980408: And what happened with Mido-san and Ekko-san was of a higher level. They’re really the champions!! (laugh)
23nao: Stone’s wine?
mikajohn: Yay! Rock’n’Roll!
Papino_19781002: ayu~ (・・？））
mikajohn: It’s ayu’s grandpa ☆
ayu_19980408: Yay! Monsieur ♡
zeroabura: really love your hair style!!!
ayu_19980408: Like a monkey♪(´ε｀ )
COCOTAKASHI: Thoughts. This tour cannot be described with words, I just cry every single time. It’s my job, but it still shakes my heart. And when I hear reviews from people, my heart shakes more. 『POWER of MUSIC』 carries an awesome amount of power. Thank you for ALL! Just feeling this way today (￣▽￣)
ayu_19980408: RT
ayu_19980408: Should I showeeeer~ Should I wait a whiiiiile~ Should I do pressure training while watching video replaaaaaays~ I’m finally pouncing on my heavenly time from now oooon~ Bath now, GO ♡ And then, bed, DIVE ♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪ Wheee
29 Sunday May 2011
Posted in ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
Fan reports of AT2011 at Fukuoka, Days 1 and 2, from the TeamAyu forum at Spoilers BBS
Credits to truehappiness @ AHS for this find!!
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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 22/5/2011 22:03:55
Here’s some information about the video that was played on Day 1.
By the way, this information contains details that are only available on TA.
In the past, ayu-chan has posted photos of her hand reaching up to the blue sky on TA’s “ayu’s diary”. Overseas fans from many countries have followed suit, and reached out their hands to their skies, wishing to tell us that “even if we are separate, the sky connects us all”. As the video was playing, background music featuring Daybreak was played.
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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 22/5/2011 22:26:23
Here’s some spoilers from Day 2.
During the mini MC session after the 1st song forgiveness, ayu suddenly called out “Eh!? My earplugs are gone!” Peco-san and Princess then searched all over ayu-chan’s body trying to find it. In the end, the earplug was stuck in ayu-chan’s ear the whole time. She was so cute 
As for the setlist, similar to yesterday, 1 chorus of poker face was performed, followed by the full version of key.
During key, she mixed up lyrics again, so she resang the whole song 
Yesterday, 17th song UNITE! was replaced by Boys & Girls. Today, she performed Boys & Girls also.
ayu-chan has been crying in every live during the last song A Song is born, but today, she only teared up.
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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 22/5/2011 22:29:46
For today’s MC, ayu-chan started out by shouting “Today’s Day 2, but I’m baaaaaack!” and the audience replied with “Welcome baaack!”.
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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 23/5/2011 00:08:04
This time, most of the songs have been rearranged, but some have retained most of their original sound.
monochrome
fairyland
vogue
Far away
SEASONS
A Song for…
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These songs resemble the original versions.
As for monochrome and SEASONS, she has yet to sing the full versions.
