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Discussion in 'Nogizaka46 Members' started by eternalord, Nov 30, 2018.

  1. HXT100

    HXT100 Kenkyuusei

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    It's possible that it wasn't entirely up to management but partially the First Take's choice.
     
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  2. sambelteri12

    sambelteri12 Next Girls

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    @Isaac H surprisingly, the negative comment i found mostly came from Nogi fans that disappointed not bcs of her performance but just bcs she's appear before some member.
     
  3. Isaac H

    Isaac H Member Stage48 Donor

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    All's well that ends well. It all seem to work out in the end, I believe. I'm no vocal expert, of course - I just enjoy what I enjoy. So below are not facts, just my feelings...

    To be honest, here's what my mind went thru when I first saw the TFT teaser in my insta feed - "whoaaa Saku-chan in TFT??!! Holy [insert expletive]" the TFT format seem to be, kinda like a 'hard mode' in games. So if anything, I was also expecting some members who are known as strong vocalists - in my mind, I pictured Ikuta and Kubo-chan to be in that category (among other members). However, I'm guessing that:
    1. Ikuta always busy with other jobs, and if/when she nails it, it would've come as a no surprise, at least to me.
    2. Kubo-chan is my fav 3-ki member, and I dearly love her, but she's not centering recently. I'm guessing whoever the decision maker was, they have that in mind - someone who is a current/recent featured member.
    I don't think Saku-chan is a slouch at all - in fact, aside from centering the recent 'Fingers Crossed' song, she centered before, and have various experiences performing live. She put herself out there - she gain confidence & experience (hopefully) and the video getting more attention/eyes/awareness on Nogizaka46.

    Maybe I'm naive or too optimistic? Better that than me feeling down about other people's negative feedback that I can't do anything about. Life is short, man...and I rather spend it loving my beloved idols than hating the haters.
     
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  4. NyanNyan's Pet

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    Well I can't be more obvious. Saku is one of my favorite. She can definitely sing better than a number of Nogizaka members although the expectation (including mine) of course is different when it comes to a program like TFT. I have the same thinking that choosing her might not be just management's decision but TFT as well.
    I like the song choice. Call it Sakura version and it's a good one. She looks happy about her performance and I'm happy for her. I'm sure she practiced hard for this and she delivered her best. That's more than enough for me.
     
  5. kanjo

    kanjo Stage48 Moderator Staff Member Stage48 Moderator

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    I thought it was brilliant.
    She did a fine performance. The arrangement may have been made to make it easier for her but it was a very pleasant listen.
    And she gave an earnest, endearing quality that I'm sure will win over even non-fans.

    I think she was the perfect choice, no questions.
     
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  6. Dill

    Dill Next Girls

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    I'm a bit late and more a Shinkisei fan then Nogi, but I wanted praise Sakura because once again she shown as much she is growing.
    She blew my mind in Borderless and never disappointed in concerts but this was a surprise nonetheless.
    Like someone wrote, TFT is really challenging, especially if you sing a choral song by yourself and you're no vocally skilled like.. let's say Ikuchan.
    Sakura did an amazing job.
    Personally, I always loved Kikkake message, but the song itself never clicked, yet I'd listen Sakura sing it everyday.
    It's just that fitting, I guess. Not sure it makes sense but it's like this for me.
     
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  7. ryandtw

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    The First Take Music new video


    if the video does not show watch the video here

    Do I put this here or somewhere else?
     
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  8. Generic_User

    Generic_User Under Girls Stage48 Donor

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    It's Saku-chan specific so this thread seems to be the best to stimulate discussion. I can't think of anywhere else it would fit so nicely.
     
  9. Jumps_Zilla

    Jumps_Zilla Upcoming Girls

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    Happy birthday, Saku-chan!
     
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  10. unknownsensei

    unknownsensei Upcoming Girls

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    :ome::ome::ome::ome:
     
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  11. MasToppu

    MasToppu Next Girls

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    Happy birthday Sakuchan!:ome:
     
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  12. Kataomoi

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    Happy 20th Birthday!
     
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  13. humbal

    humbal Next Girls

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    Nonno you tube livestream
    Celebrating 50th anniversary.
    Nonno 50th thanks party

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    if the video does not show watch the video here
     
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  14. Takoyama

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    SR Her singing of Kikkake is cute. She addresses Ikuchan toward the end.


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    Credit to イクタ〜リア〜ン
     
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  15. Generic_User

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  16. Generic_User

    Generic_User Under Girls Stage48 Donor

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    Another promotional bit for the 10th album is that they'll do some tik tokking, dancing to Nogi songs in the song appropriate costume.

    Here's Sakura...


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    To be honest, upon the first sighting I thought it was Asuka -- dark hair, abnormally small head and face. Then I put on my glasses and it was Endou! Oh man. Aces galore!
     
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  17. humbal

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    Congrats to sakura. She will participate in the new drama of tv asahi, moshimo ikemen dake no koukou ga attara , it is a drama written and produced by yasushi akimoto. It is about a high school only for ikemen boys. She will play the role of the heroin, kanna sakurai. The drama will start in january 2022.

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    https://natalie.mu/music/news/457370

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    Nonno cover (december 20)
    The 3 sakamichi nonno models

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    https://twitter.com/nonno_staff/status/1470227066893312000?s=20
     
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  18. humbal

    humbal Next Girls

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  20. David61

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    From nonno magazine including Sakura:


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