Short answer, not really. For notable things, like the fanmade-books Haruppi fans used to send her, you may hear about it on SNS. But a specific response, directly to you? No. You would be better of replying to their tweets or various other SNS, for that.
I don’t think they send responses back, but they’ll post about it if it’s something big. I know Komiharu has kept all her fanmail as shown in her documentary, so Jurina probably will(esp if it’s something from foreign fans which I’m pretty sure doesn’t happen too often)
Someone I saw did say they got a response back but I guess that's like a one in a million shot haha Yeah, I sent it all the from my home in Texas and filled it with some wrestling stuff, a custom drawing of her that I did, and a thank you letter. I haven't written fanmail since I was about 7 years old so it definitely felt odd, but somehow it felt fulfilling. I even wrote a handwritten note in Japanese (but I got cramps and had to stop). It's scheduled for delivery today so I really hope she'll get it. Thank you~
I'm pretty sure members are not allowed to respond to fanmail as in sending you sth back. But what I got from Aiai often was sth like "Hey your letter arrived" as reply to another comment from me on 755. But I think that's as far as they can go (if you sent them a gift there's a chance tho that they'll use it. I know Akimoto Sayaka was using a keyholder send by a fan, and other members often mention the clothes they are wearing on a photo or a video were send by fans
Most members are pretty good at remember who sent them a fan letter, and they do talk about it (mostly in HS event because of the privacy). They can't reply to you. In fact, they won't be able to see your return address at all. Personal informations (including real name) are prohibited from the fan letter, and I believe the outer envelop is thrown away by the staff (most people send it in double-envelop). If SKE is anything like AKB, member will only get it when they come to the theater (and theater only, not the practice room, etc.). I didn't follow SKE schedule, but if it's like AKB she won't get it until she is scheduled to perform in the theater.
2nd intermediate Fukuoka Seina Komiyama Haruka Sakaguchi Nagisa https://twitter.com/AKB48_BattleFes/status/1276440060683005954
Short clips from the theater. if the video does not show watch the video here if the video does not show watch the video here
10th generation 10th anniversary performance on 06/30 Izuta Rina Ichikawa Miori , Iriyama Anna, Kato Rena, Kobayashi Marina, Nakamata Shiori, Fujita Nana. https://twitter.com/s_egg/status/1276487599058677762 https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12606938138.html Edit: Erf for 1 time it's the auto corrector's fault.
Thanks for the responses, y'all. My fanmail arrived at the theater today so I'm happy! My package is now in their care. I really hope Jurina gets it sooner rather than later. That would be amazing!
Think about it: if Jurina sends you a mail she becomes your pen pal. That should answer your question straight away.
Well, I'd be happy. I don't write handwritten stuff unless it's a card but damn, I'd happily write in Japanese and English to Jurina. I will also check her SNS to see if she posts about anything!
Final Result 01 - Fukuoka Seina 02 - Sakaguchi Nagisa 03 - Komiyama Haruka https://twitter.com/AKB48_BattleFes/status/1277890618992148480 https://twitter.com/AKB48_BattleFes/status/1277890367392808960 https://twitter.com/AKB48_BattleFes/status/1277890115680043009 04 - Oguri Yui 05 - Kubo Satone 06 - Kashiwagi Yuki 07 - Kuranoo Narumi 08 - Shitao Miu 09 - Murayama Yuiri 10 - Yamauchi Mizuki 11- Nishikawa Rei 12 - Sasaki Yukari 13 - Iwatate Saho 14 - Onishi Momoka 15 - Mukaichi Mion 16 - Yokoyama Yui (A) 17 - Yamane Suzuha 18 - Okabe Rin 19 - Taniguchi Megu 20 - Chiba Erii 21 - Omori Maho 22 - Kato Rena 23 - Shinozaki Ayana https://twitter.com/AKB48_BattleFes/status/1277889864101441536 https://twitter.com/AKB48_BattleFes/status/1277889615551057920
I posted the video of the anniversary in the OUC48 thread. http://stage48.net/forum/index.php?threads/ouc48-thread.23317/page-5#post-1674288 Here is a story from Sponichi Annex: "On the 30th, members of the 10th generation of AKB48 delivered live YouTube videos to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their theater debut. Seven out of eight people who acted as regular members appeared. In addition to current members Anna Iriyama (24) and Rena Kato (22), Rina Izuta (24), who is a member of CGM48 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Miori Ichikawa (26), an alumnus of talent, and Marina Kobayashi, who became the Fukuoka FBS announcer (24), actress Nana Fujita (23), and Shiori Nakamata (27), who currently works for a general company, met their faces remotely [aka Zoom] and looked back on their 10 years. [ Maria Abe couldn't participate on the day due to her work] https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2020/06/30/kiji/20200630s00041000463000c.html
"Hanarete Itemo" is available on download / streaming platforms from today. Check the links on the blog post below. https://ameblo.jp/akihabara48/entry-12608125385.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interim result 1: East: Yamane Suzuha West: Aramaki Misaki https://twitter.com/48timesJP/status/1278298900621737985 https://twitter.com/48times1/status/1278297661641093120 https://twitter.com/48times1/status/1278297555839807488
The Hanarete ite mo song is already for sale on Amazon in Japan. The song is in digital format for the price of ¥250 and the benefit goes to Japanese hospitals. There is a but, has region restriction that prevents buying the song.
Streaming is not limited to Japan though, just not global. A lot of songs is available for streaming in Asia region.
It kinda confused me what makes it difficult for them to allow their discography to be available globally? I mean on my spotify greatest song 2006-2007 is the only album available, but on joox majority of their single/album are available (albeit the writing is in chinese so it's the hongkong/taiwan ver release I think?)