Goodies galore pt.12

Ok…this is gonna be a big one. Here we go:

One of the biggest boxes CDJapan offers :D.

Love the tissue paper!

Apparently the books I ordered take up a lot of room.

Everything unwrapped.

  

All AKB48-associated single releases: Acchan, no3b, Not yet, and Tomochin's newest singles. Also, Yuko's recently released photobook along with AKB48's 2011 senbatsu election official guidebook.

  

Maeda Atsuko's "Flower" Act I CD+DVD w/ first press CDJapan bonus photo.

Back.

  

no3b's "Kuchibiru Furezu..." Kojima Haruna ver. CD+DVD limited edition w/ first press bonus poster (see below).

Back.

  

Not yet's "Naminori Kakigoori" Type B CD+DVD w/ CDJapan first press bonus photo.

Back.

  

Itano Tomomi's "Fuini" Type B CD+DVD w/ CDJapan first press bonus photo.

Back.

  

AKB48 Senbatsu Sousenkyo Official Guidebook 2011.

Back.

  

Oshima Yuko 1st Photobook "Yuko".

Back.

  

"Kuchibiru Furezu..." CDJapan first press bonus poster.

  

"Type A" poster from AKB48's 2011 senbatsu official guidebook.

 

See, what did I say XD? This is what happens when the girls of AKB48 release something every week for 4 weeks. Just a few thoughts…

Each of these singles come in at least three different versions and I was tempted to buy at least two versions for each. I’d usually order a second version from HMV for the different bonus photo, cover, content etc. This time I decided not to in order to save on money.

For the most part I’m pleased with all the first press photos I got received from CDJapan except “Naminori Kakigoori“‘s Yui photo. I was really hoping for Yuko, Sasshi, or even a group pic. Yui is a sweet cherry and all but she’s not what I was expecting =(. Guess I can’t have everything!

The election guidebook is highly recommended for the price and content. It has a ton of pictures and great info on every single member that was part of the 2011 senbatsu elections. The top 10 or so members get about 4 full color pages each. Each copy of this guidebook comes with one of two different posters (Type A or B). Type B has Acchan, Tomochin, Takamina, Yukirin, Jurina, and Kasai. I’m pretty pleased with my Type A (pictured on top). Kojiharu and Yuko is a fair trade for Acchan, Tomochin, Takamina, and Yukirin…or is it @_@? They were pretty smart in splitting up the top members evenly in each group shot. Acchan, Tomochin, Takamina, Yukirin, Kojiharu, and Yuko would have been godly though! It’s a little regrettable the poster is folded and has ugly creases. Good thing the girls counteract this :D.

Finally, I couldn’t resist buying my oshi’s first photobook. It’s quite thick and has a ton of content for the price. Looks like it’ll make for some great reading too!

Can’t wait to delve into my books and rip them CDs!

 

Interested in buying any of these?

– “Flower” Act I
– “Kuchibiru Furezu…” Kojima Haruna ver.
– “Naminori Kakigori” Type B
– “Fuini” Type B
– AKB48 Senbatsu Sousenkyo Official Guidebook 2011
– Oshima Yuko 1st Photobook “Yuko”

no3b – New 9th single “Kuchibiru Furezu…” release on 6/29

Kojima Haruna ver. CD+DVD limited edition.

Takahashi Minami ver. CD+DVD limited edition.

Minegishi Minami ver. CD+DVD limited edition.

CD only regular edition.

“Kuchibiru Furezu…”
no3b

Release date: June 29th, 2011

 
AKB48 subunit no3b has recently been announced their 9th single. Titled “Kuchibiru Furezu…”, the single will come in four different flavors: three limited edition versions each featuring one member, and a CD only regular edition.

The title track “Kuchibiru Furezu…” and its coupling track “Sakkaku” will appear on all four versions of the single, but each limited edition will feature a different member solo song as the third track. Kojima’s solo song is “Asatte JAMAICA”, while Takahashi’s is “Dareka Oshiete” and Minegishi’s is “Sayonara ni Kizuite…”. The rest of the tracks on each version will be made up of instrumentals.

In addition, each limited edition will come with a DVD containing the music video for “Kuchibiru Furezu…” as well as the making footage. Special content is also included on these DVDs, but will differ depending on the version. Kojima’s version will feature the “roof top version” of the special contents, while Takahashi’s will have the dressing room version and Minegishi’s the recording studio version.
 
 
Here are screenshots of the PV:

Head over to R3z4prof’s blog or youtube to watch this video.

I must say this PV has a really nice concept. The art and direction are excellent. It’s a far cry from the stuff they’ve done in the past and I’m liking the bad girl rocker image. These girls are just oozing maturity and sexiness. Takamina looks so hot on the cover! Unfortunately, I’m not a huge fan of this song atm. Perhaps it will grow on me after I watch the PV a few more times.

Most likely I’ll be picking up the Kojiharu version of this single. In the end “Kuchibiru Furezu”‘s unique style and direction along with Kojiharu’s solo song are reason enough for me to get it. Hopefully it will not disappoint!

The singles are now up for pre-order at various sites. It seems like each limited edition will be coming with an application ticket regardless of where it is bought from. CDJapan is currently offering a B-3-sized poster for all first press copies of the limited editions and a photo for all first press copies of the regular edition. YesAsia has also confirmed a randomly chosen bonus photo for the first press copies of the regular edition.
 
 
Limited edition A (Kojima ver.): CDJapan, YesAsia, HMV Japan
Limited edition B (Takahashi ver.): CDJapan, YesAsia, HMV Japan
Limited edition C (Minegishi ver.): CDJapan, YesAsia, HMV Japan
Regular edition: CDJapan, YesAsia, HMV Japan