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ayu’s 15th Anniversary Release Project from Nikkan Sports News

28 Sunday Oct 2012

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“The 8th is ayu day” Releasing new songs for 5 consecutive months

Singer Hamasaki Ayumi (33), who will be welcoming her 15th Anniversary since her debut next year, is trying out a unique challenge. Following her debut date, the “8th of each month” has now been marked as “ayu day”. On the 24th, plans to release works for 5 consecutive months starting from November this year were announced. For Chapter 1, mini-album “LOVE” will be released. In the music industry, weekly rankings are announced every Tuesday, so in order to maximize chances of grabbing the top spot, celebrities often release new works on Wednesdays. However, Hamasaki aims to release works on fixed commemorative dates instead.

Hamasaki will be celebrating her 15th Anniversary on 8 April next year. Just how will she be celebrating the lead-up to this date with the fans? After discussions with her staff, she has decided on this novel idea that breaks away from traditional industry practice. Taking the “8th” from her debut date, she has set it as “ayu day”, on which she will release new material in the form of mini-albums and other formats for 5 consecutive months, from November to March. Starting off on 8 November, mini-album “LOVE”, which includes 12 tracks, of which 3 are new works including “Song 4 u”, will be released. Future release formats have not been announced, but may include singles, albums or DVDs, and be released every month on the commemorative date.

In the music industry, new works are often released on Wednesdays to maximize their chances of grabbing top spots on Oricon’s weekly rankings, compiled every Tuesday. In August, Hamasaki set a new record for solo artistes, with total single and album sales exceeding 50 million copies and 120 billion yen. She also holds records on Oricon’s weekly rankings, including most number of consecutive No.1 singles (25) and most number of total No.1 singles (37). This 15th Anniversary campaign, however, focuses on commemoration instead of rankings. She hopes to celebrate this commemorative date with her fans every month, commenting that “I’ll be releasing lots of new songs, and I hope that this campaign will be filled with feelings of gratitude for all the fans who have supported me thus far”.

Hamasaki will be holding the final dates of her arena tour at Yoyogi First Gymnasium in Tokyo on 10, 11 October this year. The show is also prepared to deliver her feelings of gratitude, and she hopes that everyone will “enjoy the show”.

◆Other famous consecutive releases: Yuzu released 4 singles in 4 weeks in Feb 2003, including “Ao”, “Kokyuu”, “Sanbansen/Suiheisen” and “Sumire”. EXILE also released 4 singles in 4 weeks in Nov 2003, including “Choo Choo TRAIN”, “Eternal…”, “ki.zu.na” and “O,ver”. Koda Kumi released 12 singles in 12 weeks, from 7 Dec 2005 to 22 Feb 2006. All works were released either on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

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ayu at Kishidan Banpaku 2012 from Daily Sports News

28 Sunday Oct 2012

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Hamasaki Ayumi belts out songs in gakuran and netted tights

On the 17th, singer Hamasaki Ayumi (33) performed at rock band Kishidan’s festival “Kishidan Banpaku 2012”, a 2-day event held in Sodegaura city, Chiba. For the first time, she performed in a gakuran costume.

Readily consenting to Kishidan main vocal Ayanokouji Sho’s call of love, ayu made her first appearance at a festival aside from a-nation. Modeling Ayanokouji’s costume, ayu dressed rebel-style in a gakuran and netted tights, responding to everyone’s anticipation by belting out 6 songs including the hit “evolution” and taking all 25,000 audience by surprise. Then, a quick costume change to a T-shirt printed with “WE ♥ Kishidan”, and a shout-out of “Thank you to Kishidan!”. Even Ayanokouji was grateful, commenting that “I didn’t know gakuran can look so cute! If they sell that T-shirt, I’d buy it”.

ayu Tweets 23/9/12~3/10/12

28 Sunday Oct 2012

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ayu_19980408: Good morning! NEW DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Natsukikey: Good morning 😊✨
ayu_19980408: Love and courage (*^^*)

ayu_19980408: When was it? What happened? That time, I thought that I can’t do it anymore, that it’s all over. What was it? Who was it? Even so, I thought to just somehow try once again to move forward

Benjamin_OHBOY: It’s autumn~. Why does autumn feel like NY? (lol) Why?
ayu_19980408: That’s so true!!!!!!!

kayzu_teamayu: 【5 Consecutive Releases Leading up to 15th Anniversary of Debut!】 For Chapter 1, mini-album “LOVE” will be released on 8 November (Thu)!! This will be followed by 4 more consecutive releases on 8 Dec (Sat), 8 Jan (Tue), 8 Feb (Fri) and 8 Mar (Fri)!! ＼(^O^)／
ayu_19980408: RT

rice20000: Hamasaki Ayumi will be releasing 5 consecutive works leading up to the 15th anniversary of her debut! For Chapter 1, mini-album “LOVE” will be released on 8 November (Thu)!! The theme song for “Tales of Xillia 2”, “Song 4 u”, will be included! http://t.co/gBHcwMkH
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: Nikkan Sports】 “The 8th is ayu day” Releasing new songs for 5 consecutive months ☆ http://t.co/1KX6sIXT
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: Modelpress】 Hamasaki Ayumi, a personal challenge, every 8th of the month is “ayu day” http://t.co/qMZFH2IN
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: ORICON STYLE】 Hamasaki Ayumi to release works for 5 consecutive months on the 8th http://t.co/n7Uq08By
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: WHAT’s IN? WEB】 Every 8th of the month is ayu day! Hamasaki Ayumi to release works for 5 consecutive months http://t.co/SoSiC8Ma
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: Natalie】 Hamasaki Ayumi to release works for 5 consecutive months leading up to 15th anniversary of debut http://t.co/oUB9oAW4
ayu_19980408: RT

rice20000: I’ve watched it lots, but I still get excited. “Tales of Xillia 2” PV → http://t.co/NW2qnrHJ
ayu_19980408: I know *(^o^)/*

ayu_19980408:“See you tomorrow”, just as I said that without a second thought and a smile, I realized how you were there, saying “See you tomorrow” for me

ayu_19980408: Let’s say, if I ever start to doubt myself. In that moment, look, the moon and sun can’t shine anymore

miccie0730: I was just browsing the blog when I saw a comment from a viewer. Then, I went to sou-san’s blog… And LOL-ed by myself! We really did that, didn’t we~! I’m sure that a conversation with Mr Kanazawa (Yuu-chan) now would be awesome. (lol)
ayu_19980408: Well, I’m the culprit who exposed sou-chan. (laugh)

ayu_19980408: I can hear it, I can feel it. As you cried, as you were there. Just by that, you’ve reached me

ayu_19980408: I’ve received it, it’s resonating in me. As the person I am, I will embrace your all, even your sorrow

shin390: The new song “Song 4 u” by ayu, which is the theme song for “Tales” work, is so awesomely done that it gives me goosebumps, and I love it too much (lol) (0:50～)http://t.co/NW2qnrHJ
ayu_19980408: Thank you, Shin-chan (^-^)/♪

UN1982: I am always saved by your words. Thank you for looking after me.
ayu_19980408: I will watch over you every moment, lovingly, forever. So always let me hear that angelic voice of yours!

yuumi19860513: I want to meet ayu and Naoya!!!!!!!
ayu_19980408: We will always be here, unchanging. In this place which doesn’t exist.

ayu_19980408: Mum, happy birthday ♡ Your present shall be crazy rehearsals ♡ Giggle ♡

ayu_19980408: Drenched just from walking outdoors for 2 seconds 。・゜・(ノД`)・゜・。 So cold

katosenseidesu: My everyday is filled with anxiety and joy at the pop princess and diva’s beauty and exercise. The best is truly different from the rest of us, and I need to learn from her.
ayu_19980408: Sensei didn’t come today, and I really couldn’t do the filming right! But I’m sure sensei already knows that. (laugh) Thank youuuuu m(_ _)m‼

ayu_19980408: Once the day passes, it’ll be October. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…… From the past, till the future, forever and ever, I will treasure this day today.

ayu_19980408: Magnificent blue sky!! Crazy rehearsals will begin today— *(^o^)/*

ayu_19980408: Recording the new song now. This song is soooooooo difficult… ＿|￣|○ I’m having such a tough battle, such a frustrating time. But, I won’t lose out!

ayu_19980408: Recording isn’t over yet, damn it ( ꒪Д꒪) You’ve gotten a drip, damn it ( ꒪Д꒪) So you should be resurrected soon, damn it ( ꒪Д꒪)

ayu_19980408: I’m fully resurrected, damn it ( ꒪Д꒪) ( ꒪Д꒪) ( ꒪Д꒪)

ayu_19980408: Thinking of “Who stayed by me when it was tough, whose shoulder did I cry on? Who shared my joy with me, whose hand did I hold onto all this while?” now.

ayu_19980408: Who taught me real strength, who showed me gentleness? Who was there so that I could step out, who did I want to stroke my hair? Who never gave up on me? I will never forget.

ayu_19980408: I just received a super quality large piece of beef tongue from Taka-san, a friend from Osaka! I can’t finish it by myself, so I’m making beef tongue stew and bringing it to dance rehearsals later! Everyone, wait for it!


ayu_19980408: Let’s go, dance rehearsals! with beef tongue stew for 30. (laugh)

luv_a_u: Love how ayu-chan used an iPhone for size comparison! (laugh)
ayu_19980408: I’m amused at the pot’s size myself. (laugh)

se_kino_TA: That’s lots of stew ∑(ﾟДﾟ) (laugh) I’m sure the taste must have been the best? ♡
ayu_19980408: Of course ♪ It’s the best because I worked hard making it while thinking of everyone *(^o^)/*


ayu_19980408: ღ◕‿◕✿Good❤morning♬♪♫＆☆º°˚*☆ Have a ηice ϑay ☆º°˚*☆

ShowAyanocozey: These days that I can spend with a bright heart, when will they end? There’s no sign that anything will happen, but my heart is restless. Living is tough. Everyday is painful. Everyday is frustrating. Will there really come a day when there is no trace of anxiety? Ahh, I just want to let go of everything and go to Hawaii. But since I can’t leave, I shall escape with some sake tonight.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: Today’s job, both work and private stuff, is done. My heart and body are truly exhausted, but my family and friends have truly always given something big back to me, surpassing all that I have given out, and I go to sleep grateful for today again. PV filming will begin again in 4 hours!! And I’m all ready to go (*^^*)