Tomochin’s Letter to Acchan

During Acchan’s last birthday show in AKB theatre, it came as a surprise to me that Tomochin’s letter to her was read. That was Acchan’s final birthday show as an AKB member and I think the fact that tomo’s letter was chosen was really significant. It’s a letter full of love. Again, retranslated from the Chinese forums:

Image

To Atsuko,

Happy 21st Birthday! So sorry for not being able to make it to the theatre for Acchan’s last birthday celebration together. Actually, I really wanted to push the cake out for Atsuko, but I had a bad feeling about it so let’s forget about it (laughs).

Enough with the jokes, the first time I had a conversation with Atsuko was 4 days after auditions. We took the same transport after dance practice ended, and Acchan who seemed very shy approached me and asked ‘How should I address you?’, I remember this till now. Soon, we started performing in the theatre. We were junior high students then when we encountered many painful experiences; crying together on the way home, eating sushi that staff-san bought and telling each other ‘Let’s work hard for tomorrow too’. Memories with Atsuko are uncountable.

After this, 7 years have passed, and we have all became adults. Tomo turned 21 last week too. It was unimaginable when we were 14 that we can still be celebrating our birthdays together at 21.To Tomo, the Atsuko that is basically around everyday is an irreplaceable presence. When I first heard that Atsuko is going to graduate, compared to sadness, Tomo had a stronger emotion that is hoping that you will work hard and move forward positively. This has not changed till now.

But recently, Atsuko was not present in some shootings. The reality that Acchan is going further and further away from AKB hit me, and to be honest, I felt very lonely. And so, there is a me that is not getting used to an AKB without Atsuko. I feel that if it’s Atsuko, your dreams can definitely be fulfilled. Regardless of anything, Tomo is always Atsuko’s nakama (comrade/companion/partner). If anything upsetting ever happens again, please discuss with me, whenever & whatever it is. And then, let’s gather those that turned 21 and have a celebration together! Today, I really congratulate you!

P.S The letter which Atsuko wrote for Tomo’s birthday last year is still treasured and well-kept yo.

Tomo.

3 Comments
by almonde on July 13, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in AKB48 news, Private Life, Solo, Translations
Tagged , ,

Posted by almonde on July 13, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/tomochins-letter-to-acchan/

Samantha Silva X Tomochin

After searching high and low and trying all sorts of keywords, I finally managed to find the new necklaces sold under Samantha Thavasa’s sub brand, Samantha Silva.

According to the official site, the small series is ‘Samantha Silva Itano Tomomi Collaboration Initial Necklace’ and has a total of 5 alphabets, A, M, R, S & T. There is no explanation as to why these few alphabets (probably coz more Japanese girls’ names start with those alphabets? Just guessing.)

I first saw this collaboration under Tomochin’s special page here on Samantha Thavasa’s official webpage. (Do check the page out if you have not seen it, I always find that ST does such an amazing job featuring tomochin)

These little blings sure cost alot…. =____=”

Leave a comment
by almonde on July 9, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in CM, Solo
Tagged , ,

Posted by almonde on July 9, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/samantha-silva-x-tomochin/

AKB48 X Detective Conan

Not too sure how many people are aware with this, but recently AKB48 is collaborating with popular japanese manga Detective Conan in a CM by Glico. By the way, Glico’s 2011 campaign was the immensely successful campaign of ‘Ice no Mi’ that involved a virtual AKB new member Eguchi Aimi. There will be a total of 5 parts to this murder mystery in the TV CM and the original mangaka of Detective Conan will even be drawing a 9 chapter manga version of this mystery case which has already debut in Weekly Shonen Sunday.

 

Official website: http://ice.glico.jp/jiken/index.html 

You can even vote for the most suspicious member out of AKB48 on the website.

 

I have basically gathered pictures/photos related to this new CM campaign that contains tomochin. Enjoy~

 

Leave a comment
by almonde on July 5, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in AKB48 news, CM
Tagged , , , , , , ,

Posted by almonde on July 5, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/07/05/akb48-x-detective-conan/

Birthday letter for Tomochin

After missing in action for a long long time, i am finally back after changing a job and finding much more free time to myself. In case any of you were wondering, I have never left the fandom, just that I had much less personal time dedicated to translation and things and ended up simply just following tomochin’s news on Chinese & Japanese forums.

So, I am back with a new translation and a timely one for Tomochin’s birthday (which is today, in case you do not know *raises eyebrow*). Tomochin had her birthday show in the AKB theatre yesterday and this year, her grandmother wrote a birthday letter for her. So here it is, original credits to Tomochin’s Chinese Fanclub:

Letter from Grandmother

To Tomo.

Tomo, Happy 21st Birthday. It’s grandma yo.

I am really happy for you that you can welcome this day healthily in the midst of your busy days. Tomo started viewing SPEED as idols since young; always pasting SPEED’s posters in the house, singing and dancing with sister Naru-chan. Since growing up, you have always passionately talked about your dreams of becoming like SPEED with me.

I have always regarded that as a beautiful wish, but Tomo actually made it in reality. Now, I can see Tomo on TV and magazines and I am proud of you. Grandpa and me look forward to seeing you every day ne. We have gotten a lot of energy in life from this.

You must have gone through a lot of heartaches, painful, sorrowful and regretful experiences to make it till now. Yet you did not give up and striven, you’ve put in a lot of effort, and I think it is remarkable. At the same time, I am also very grateful towards your companions who have gone through thick and thin with you, the teachers who have nurtured Tomo to who she is now, manager and staff. Also, to all the fans who have always supported Tomo, I really thank you.

So as to read Tomo’s blog, I tried my very best to learn how to use a mobile phone. I have also teared many times after reading those warm messages left by fans. With this occasion, please allow me to express my thanks to everyone. From now on, I wish that everyone can continue to support Tomo, yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

Even though it gets lonely sometimes not being able to see Tomo often, but to still see you full of energy and being active in your work makes me happy more than anything else. Take care of your health, do not forget a grateful heart, and go ahead and make this 21st year a best one!

To Tomo, from Tomochin kami-oshi*** grandma.

***Tomo’s adorable grandma wrote the wrong kanji, instead of the usual 推し, she wrote 圧し which actually means pressure

Again, letter has been re-translated from the chinese version, so pardon if there were any mistakes~

1 Comment
by almonde on July 3, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in AKB48 news, Private Life, Translations
Tagged ,

Posted by almonde on July 3, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/birthday-letter-for-tomochin/

Clone PV!

It’s a little unusual but the PV of  Tomochin’s B side track ‘Clone’ (also the first song of the single to appear in CM) has been released this morning. You can see the awesome, flawless, fierce Tomochin in black in the youtube video below. Not too sure how long this video will last but I think the previous one I found did not last for more than 4 hours lol.

 

I really like how Tomochin’s single tracks are usually set really apart from AKB48 and the rest of the sub-units of the massive group. And I have to admit that I was not too pleased with this track when I first heard it on E-mobile’s CM and was really worried that it might be the main track, but after just watching once of the PV, it has already grown on me. Maybe the song was not that bad after all, maybe the PV was well taken, maybe it’s just Tomochin I am talking about here. *winks*

 

2 Comments
by almonde on April 4, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in Solo
Tagged ,

Posted by almonde on April 4, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/clone-pv/

3rd Single: 10年后の君へ

Finally more news on Tomochin’s latest single! We already knew that ‘Clone’ (CM track for E-mobile) and ‘always I need you’ (CM track for body cooler) will be a track of her new single releasing on 25th April, and now we finally have a name for the single and the main track!

 

10Nen Go no Kimi E or loosely translated to ‘To you of 10 years later’ is supposedly a ballad about unrequited love. I cannot wait to hear how this sad ballad will sound like and if it will turn out like Fui Ni. The awesome cover is below:

 

More pictures of this same photoshoot have been leaked and they are without text. I must say I really love this series of photos and I am interested to know which of the other pictures will be selected for Type B & Theatre edition and so on.

 

Apparantly, our talented girl is also the lyricist for one of her tracks ‘lose-lose’ which she has revealed on the her own Google+ account.

 

Stop waiting and start buying~~~

 

Leave a comment
by almonde on April 3, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in AKB48 news, Solo
Tagged

Posted by almonde on April 3, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/04/03/3rd-single-10%e5%b9%b4%e5%90%8e%e3%81%ae%e5%90%9b%e3%81%b8/

Bubbleflop Endorsement & Thoughts on Graduation

Itano Tomomi (20), of popular idol group AKB48, attended Bubbleflop’s product launch press conference in Tokyo on the 26th. With regards to Maeda Atsuko’s graduation announcement, Itano revealed that “Me too, harbor dreams beyond AKB. Although parting is difficult, I still want to cheer for her dreams. One day, me too, will graduate from AKB to fulfill my own dreams.”

Since the formation of the group in 2005, Itano has since walked a long way with Maeda as a 1st Gen Team A member. “Acchan had discussed this with me previously when we met up for a meal”. “If my original dreams can be fulfilled, juniors can also advance towards their own dreams; I want to create this road”, she had said it with anticipation. Itano accepted Maeda’s determined “answer that she tried so hard to put together” and sincerely gives her support, “I hope Acchan’s dreams can all be fulfilled”.

Other than Maeda’s graduation announcement during the Arena concert, earnestly anticipated Tokyo Dome concert, along with the 4th Senbatsu Sousenkyo (6th June) was also announced. When asked about the General Election, Itano enthusiastically smiled and replied “Because it is the fourth time already, I would like to enjoy myself”.

Starting from the 26th, Itano will be the image character for the beach sandals brand which has started to sell officially in Japan. [Tomo, Moderu (Model)], is a series that will be produced by Itano, who has been involved in the planning and designing, will start to go on racks this mid June. “I had a really good time. Although I was often troubling over colours and stuff, I followed the theme of adding plus points for people who are wearing it and decided to go with white”, she also excitedly mentions “I want to quickly wear beach sandals for a walk along the beach.”

Translated from original article: http://beauty.oricon.co.jp/news/2009147/full/
Leave a comment
by almonde on March 26, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in CM, News, Solo, Translations
Tagged , , ,

Posted by almonde on March 26, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/bubbleflop-endorsement-thoughts-on-graduation/

Acchan’s Graduation

 

Has everyone recovered from the shock that the face and ace of AKB48 is actually graduating? The past 3 days of concert at Saitama has brought us a lot of shocks and surprises, though nothing surpasses yesterday’s shocking announcement by Acchan. No doubt I expected some graduation announcement, but Acchan was definitely out of my expectation. I am not an Acchan oshi but being a fan of the group, her future absences has huge impacts on the group; it’s only know that she is graduating that I truly appreciate her presence in the group and I know I will sorely miss her when she officially disappears from AKB activities and releases.

And if we as fans are starting to miss her already, I cannot start to imagine Tomochin and other 1st gen members who have been her friend, her comrade and her family right from the beginning.

I believe Acchan will graduate with a blast at Tokyo Dome, but I fear that she will not be the only top girl who will be leaving the group on that day. And as much as I do not want to start thinking about Tomochin’s graduation, I think it is becoming closer and more real with Acchan’s announcement.

1 Comment
by almonde on March 26, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in AKB48 news
Tagged ,

Posted by almonde on March 26, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/acchans-graduation/

Tomochin Falls Sick

As mentioned in the previous post, tomochin was already feeling unwell before making her way to Shanghai. Apparently she did not get better in time for AKB48’s handshake event on the 3rd of March and had to miss it entirely. An announcement was made on AKB’s official blog on the morning itself that she will not be taking part in both the event and the handshake sessions.

 

I hope tomochin spent her day resting really well and make a speedy recovery!!!

 

*I am sorry about slower updates recently, just started my new job and I am still trying to adapt to this new hectic lifestyle. X_X

1 Comment
by almonde on March 4, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in AKB48 news, Private Life
Tagged ,

Posted by almonde on March 4, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/tomochin-falls-sick/

New HP CM

Although tomochin did not appear in the HP Support Angels CM last year, she is recently selected as 1 of the 5 members of AKB48 to star in the new HP CM. The five members involved are Tomochin, Acchan, Mariko-sama, KojiHaru and 13th gen research student Mitumune Kaoru, whom you may remember as the only 13th gen research student who performed in last year’s AKB48 Kouhaku event.

I must say I was pretty surprised myself to see this new girl getting so much push before she even made it to a official member but I do not deny that it is a good tactic to generate interest and discussion since AKB is pretty much involved in every single product endorsement that people may not take so much notice in this new series of endorsement of HP laptops.

Leave a comment
by almonde on February 26, 2012  •  Permalink
Posted in AKB48 news, CM
Tagged , , , , ,

Posted by almonde on February 26, 2012

https://tomoland.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/new-hp-cm/

« Older Posts