Morning Musume’s Tanaka Reina can’t help being excited about her first starring performance

Morning Musume’s Tanaka Reina recently attended a press conference for the 10th production from theatre troupe Gekiharo, “Taisho Roman Haikara Tanteiou Aoi Ruby Satsujin Jiken”.

Tanaka, who will be taking the lead role for the first time, will wear a huge ribbon and a mini-hakama for her costume in the production. She said enthusiastically, “I can’t help …


Listen to a radio rip of Morning Musume’s new song, “Only You”!

A radio rip of Morning Musume’s upcoming song, “Only You”, has been revealed!

“Only You” is the group’s 46th single, and it’s a mature pop song with a cool dance beat. a

Although the single will drop on June 15th, you can sample what it has to offer through this radio rip after the jump!


Morning Musume’s Tanaka Reina encourages fellow member Mitsui Aika

Tanaka Reina (center) with other members of the play's cast

Tanaka Reina (center) with other members of the play's cast

On May 12th, Morning Musume’s Tanaka Reina attended a press meeting for the upcoming theatre production, “Taisho Roman, Haikara Tanteiou, Aoi Ruby Satsujin Jiken“, that she will be starring in.

At the event, Tanaka left an encouraging message for fellow member Mitsui Aika, who recently fractured her left ankle. …


Morning Musume perform medley of hits on NHK’s “J-MELO”!

On the May 9th episode of NHK’s “J-MELO”, idol group Morning Musume performed a medley of hits in front of a live audience and backed by a live band.

All in all, the girls performed “Mr. Moonlight”, “Seishun Collection”, “Nanchatte Renai”, and “I Wish” on the show.

Additionally, since the video is ripped from NHK World, and since “J-MELO” is hosted by English speaker May J., the introduction section of the video is either in English or subtitled, which is a bonus.

Check out the video below!


Morning Musume’s Mitsui Aika diagnosed with a fractured left ankle!

Hello! Project has recently revealed that Morning Musume member Mitsui Aika has been diagnosed with a fractured left ankle.

She apparently complained of pain in the area after her May 8th appearance, but only after doctors took a look at it was the severity of the injury determined.

It is said that she will need to rest for 6-8 weeks, but like …


Nakagawa Shoko poses with Morning Musume, J Soul Brothers, and more!


Otaku idol Nakagawa Shoko updated her official blog with pictures of herself behind the scenes of DAM Channel, posing with other famous musicians.

In addition to receiving autographs from several members of Morning Musume, she also snapped photos with rock singer Acid Black Cherry, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, and MAN WITH A MISSION.

Check out Shocotan’s …


Morning Musume announces 10th generation auditions!

The auditions for the 10th generation of Morning Musume have been announced, and submissions will be taken until June 13th, at which point the auditions will be held.

The 9th generation members were just added and they just got their first single under their belt, so opening up auditions again so quickly is somewhat of a shock.

What are your thoughts on …


Morning Musume’s 46th single to be released in June + karaoke collaboration

It’s been announced that Morning Musume’s new single, “Only you”, will be released on June 15th!

This will be Morning Musume’s 46th single, coming just two short months after the release of “Maji desu ka Ska!“, their first single with the new 9th generation members.

“Only You” will have four editions of the single, including a regular version and three limited …


Dream Morning Musume holds live concert at Nakano Sun Plaza

On May 4th, Dream Morning Musume which consists of 10 of the Morning Musume OG’s (Nakazawa Yuko, Abe Natsumi, Iida Kaori, Yaguchi Mari, Yasuda Kei, Ishikawa Rika, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Ogawa Makoto, Fujimoto Miki, and Kusumi Koharu), held a live concert at Nakano Sun Plaza. This is the venue where the members have held many concerts during their Morning Musume days. …


Morning Musume’s Niigaki Risa and Sayashi Riho go on their first dinner date

Morning Musume’s sub-leader Niigaki Risa and new 9th generation member Sayashi Riho, along with their manager,  recently stepped out for a quick dinner between jobs. Niigaki noted that it was her first time getting to eat with Sayashi outside of work, and the three of them had dinner at a Korean restaurant.

Niigaki wrote in her blog, “Even though Sayashi has …


Morning Musume’s Fukumura Mizuki sits down for an interview with De☆View

Fukumura Mizuki, one of Morning Musume’s newest members, sat down to talk with De☆View about her thoughts about their latest single and her audition experiences.

Fukumura began her Hello! Project career as a part of Hello! Pro Egg, a group of trainees, and was chosen in January to join Morning Musume, a group she had always admired.

Check out the …


Niigaki Risa, Suzuki Airi, and Nakajima Saki give their app recommendations in “Hello! iPhone Project”

Morning Musume’s Niigaki Risa along with C-ute’s Suzuki Airi and Nakajima Saki have revealed their favorite iPhone apps in the first edition of “Hello! iPhone Project” for MacPeople. The girls talked about their favorite apps which were a variety of interesting apps, including several free ones. Check out their recommendations and comments below!

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Morning Musume members reveal the concept behind their upcoming PV, “Only You”

Morning Musume members Niigaki Risa, Tanaka Reina, and Michishige Sayumi updated their official blogs with pictures of themselves in costume for their upcoming PV, “Only You“!

“This time the big theme isn’t about the feelings you have for someone,” Niigaki wrote in her blog entry, along with several small pictures of the girls playing around while filming their latest …


Morning Musume’s 9th generation introduces themselves & talks about “Maji Desu Ka Ska!”

Morning Musume’s official YouTube channel had quite a surprise for fans today, as they uploaded an English subtitled video of the 9th generation members introducing themselves and talking about “Maji Desu Ka Ska!” and its promotions.

Since the video has English subtitles, it speaks for itself, and you can check it out below!


Dream Morning Musume Video Messages – Part 3

Up Front Agency’s official YouTube channel recently uploaded videos of Dream Morning Musume members making video messages for fans, and tokyohive has translated (or at least given a brief overview) their messages for your enjoyment!

Check out part 3 featuring Ogawa Makoto, Fujimoto Miki, and Kusumi Koharu below!


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