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NuguLast three weeks in codomomental (August 25 - September 15)
On September 6, during a sudden solo concert, Seireki13ya announced their disbandment, which will take place after the group’s upcoming major concert at Kinema Club on November 30.
Official statement.
From Nene Komochi's Twitter.The kindness with which you acted as if nothing had happened, the kindness with which you cried with me out of sadness, the kindness with which you seriously shared your feelings with me—but not just that, I received so much more kindness from you.
Not only today but many times before this, I received it from many people, from you.
And like this, little by little, thanks to your kindness, I was able to keep moving forward
From Yui Urari's Twitter.
Seireki13ya will disband after the solo concert on November 30 at Kinema Club.
To everyone who had high hopes for us and supported us—I’m truly sorry.
Even though the group will disband, the memories and music will stay with us forever. I want to be with you until the very end, and I’ll do my best𓈒𓏸
From Yowa Minai's Twitter.
Fukumoto Emi expressed her feelings about this news through a new illustration depicting the group members:
From Chimura Shifumi's Twitter.
A farewell tour titled Oyasumi kara Asa to Yoru no (おやすみからあさとよるの— a phrase difficult to translate directly, but I would interpret it as "From 'Goodnight' until the Morning and Night's...") was also announced. It will start in October and include 15 performances. During this tour, all of the currently active codomomental groups will join Seireki13ya.
To brighten up this sad news a little, I have prepared a partial translation of the group’s recent livestream. In it, they touch on some serious and interesting topics, like the reason for Soani’s departure and why the number 13 is in the group’s name, but it’s also full of wildly hilarious moments: you’ll learn about Urari’s ability to hear voices when she takes a bath, how Minai teases Komochi after a recent "Zenkimi" stream, how the girls spend their weekends, and more. This stream took place on August 29, and it’s almost certain that by that time, the decision to disband the group had already been made. However, judging by the energy and spirit exuded by the members, they are ready to fully use the remaining time to make the final period in the group’s life as bright as possible.
Despite the upcoming disbandment, during the same stream, the members announced that the group is planning some new endeavors in October.
On September 13, the group held their first livestream since announcing their disbandment, where the girls, of course, touched on this topic as well. Below, you can read Komochi's comment on this matter:
Many are probably wondering what the future holds for the members after the group disbands. Komochi responded to this:
Many are also wondering whether the group’s final concert will be filmed. According to Komochi, they would like to, but nothing can be said for sure yet. However, it is planned to at least produce an amateur recording.
The girls also hinted that the group’s new music video is being prepared for release.
Unfortunately, the bad news doesn't end with the disbanding of "Seireki." On September 14, it was announced that Sagara "Hide Bite The Sun" Tsuzura from futatsuna and Ema Amajiki from USOTSUKINAISHO are leaving their respective groups for personal reasons.
From Sagara "Hide Bite The Sun" Tsuzura’s Twitter.
From Chimura "Nine Curse Bullet" Shifumi’s Twitter.Tsuzura is leaving futatsuna. We talked a lot about it, and this is a decision she made herself, so I accept it.
I support her in shining on the path she has chosen for her life.
Thank you for fighting alongside us these past six months⛓
From Tsukumo "St. Lightning Beast" Romi’s Twitter.
From Ema Amajiki’s Twitter.
From Tademaru Ichiren’s Twitter.
Despite Ichiren now being the only member left in the group, she is determined to continue performing, even alone.
USHIMITSU — a collaborative project between Hashibata Kanari and codomomental, has launched an official account on Twitter. The account has also posted various teasers with music samples from the upcoming project, and something important is expected on October 26. It seems to be a debut performance, and it is most likely going to be some kind of major event, as future attendees are advised to clear their schedules for the entire day.
From the official Twitter.
Shortly after, the first new member of the group was introduced—Enma (ex. Baka wa Shinu Made Naoranai, B.K.S.N, Hissatsu Emomomomo7, and Frigg The Queen Goddess). She is also the designer of the unisex brand MAGDALAS.
From Enma’s Twitter.
Shortly after, a second member was introduced — U-RiCH. She is a trip-hop artist, and you can check out her music here.
syva shared his thoughts on TOKYO TEFUTEFU's recent release "IIIIly":
From syva’s blog.
From Chimura Shifumi’s Twitter.
Meanwhile, Not Secured, Loose Ends have begun their new mini-tour titled "I" YUE NO NAGEKI TOUR (which can be roughly translated as "The Lament Born from the Fact that It Is I"). The first performance of the tour took place at the venue Rokudemonai Yoru, which is the location of Kisaragi Megumi’s first collaboration with codomomental (her first work was filming a concert for Shounen ga Milc, who was still known as syam at the time).
Additionally, at one of the recent release events, the members described their new song as "cool," "playful," and "different from 'GENESIS'." As a reminder, the group's next release, "VanilLament," will be out on October 9th.
I translated another interesting and informative article from GESSHIRUI's blog, where the lyricist delves into deep details and intriguing aspects that accompanied the formation of Not Secured, Loose Ends and the work on their first original song:
In the continuation of the article, the author touches upon the peculiarities of the approach to working on the "GENESIS" lyrics, in contrast to Yukueshirezutsurezure songs, the difficulties experienced by the members due to the need to adapt to a new group, and the related behind-the-scene details, about the fundamental difference in the approach to NSLE's activities from "Tsurezure"... You will also learn about the important role Kisaragi Megumi played in the life of Yukueshirezutsurezure from the group's foundation, around which inviolable rule all the group's later activities were built up until its dissolution, and more.
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And you can check out the translation of another interesting and unique article, where GESSHIRUI speaks very openly and in great detail about the specifics of codomomental groups' activities. The lyricist highlights the unenviable role and heavy burden carried by the leaders of the groups, who are forced to endure cruel injustices. At the same time, the text addresses some very harsh and sensitive topics that are almost never discussed publicly and usually escape the notice of fans.
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NuguLast four weeks in codomomental (September 15 - October 13)
On September 28, at the finale of their long-running "YMKWII CHINURU TOUR," Zenbu Kimi no Sei da announced three new singles that will be released monthly.
“Koyubi” will be released on November 20, “MEMAIPOEM” on December 18, and another single, with a title yet to be decided, will be released in mid-January.
The group also announced their next tour, which will begin on January 11 and conclude in early May. No details yet, but it’s known that it will be a joint tour.
From Mary Lust's Twitter.
In honor of Enma's birthday, USHIMITSU revealed two demo versions of upcoming tracks, followed by another one:
From Enma's Twitter.
Unfortunately, U-RiCH has decided to withdraw from the project.
From U-RiCH's Twitter.I made the decision to follow my dream and turn zero into one by myself, so I ran away
While I was held captive, I really learned a lot and had fun
Thank you for the care you showed me
To those who were looking forward to my activities as an idol — sorry for confusing you with my selfish decision
I will keep doing my best in my own way in various things, so I hope for your support︎
Several new members were introduced:
Aira (ex-TOKYO OIRAN STORY).
Nan (ex-TRANZEAL and HAJIMENI).
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It seems that this is the complete group lineup for now.
It has also been announced that AYA SOFIA will be in charge of the group's choreography.
USHIMITSU will perform twice on their debut day — in the morning and in the evening. Additionally, their participation in various joint events is already being actively announced.
The usual annual codomomental events held at the end of the year were also announced. Surprisingly, the tweet with this announcement was retweeted by the official KAQRIYOTERROR account. At the moment, it’s confirmed that the group will not be performing at the two Halloween events on October 30 in Nagoya and October 31 in Tokyo. It’s likely they will debut either on November 25 in Tokyo or December 29 in Nagoya (the latter being more likely since it’s announced that all company groups will perform there).
Another general audition for codomomental has been announced. Successfully passing the audition gives a chance to join one of the following groups:
- Zenbu Kimi no Sei da
- TOKYO TEFUTEFU
- Not Secured, Loose Ends
- KAQRIYOTERROR
- futatsuna
- USOTSUKINAISHO
- akugi
- A New Group
The deadline for applications is October 31.
Interestingly, compared to previous auditions, the age limit has shifted: it used to be 14-27 years, but now it's 17-30 years. It was also officially announced that the current activities of futatsuna and USOTSUKINAISHO are in a "pre-debut" phase.
On November 9, Seireki13ya will hold Yowa Minai's birthday concert, where, according to a recent livestream, the birthday girl will present her solo song for the first time.
I’ve tried to compile some interesting facts about Tademaru Ichiren, which were mentioned during the first talk stream of USOTSUKINAISHO, held in mid-June:
- First of all, the concept of the group is expressed by the phrase, "Lies dwell alongside the intimate feelings we wish to conceal — USOTSUKINAISHO (‘Liar’s Secret’)." In the recent audition announcement, it was also described as "a group that expresses complex girlish emotions through the lens of pop music."
- This is how Ichiren describes herself:
- She has such a restless nature that she even claims she can go without sleep.
- Her motto: "From thought to action, immediately!"
- However, her character often led to misunderstandings with those around her.
- She had a fateful encounter with the idol world during middle school.
- However, she didn’t immediately manage to make this dream come true.
- Ichiren expressed what she sees as her goal within the group.
And here are a few more small facts:
- Ichiren practiced kendo for a time and even wanted to become a professional, "until she realized it wasn’t possible." In general, throughout her life, she has had various aspirations.
- Her favorite school subject was biology. Specifically, she enjoyed dissection. According to her, while it’s a bit creepy, she really liked doing delicate work and deeply concentrating on completing complex tasks that require a thorough and careful approach.
- She claims that she lacks a "sense of taste in art," which she has to compensate for with sheer effort, by analyzing other people’s works and trying to learn from them. However, she says that she does have a "sense of taste in language," which she describes as "the ability to imagine what other people are feeling."
- At first, Ichiren was afraid to express her thoughts and ask questions that could provoke conflict, but through her activities in the group, she developed this skill, which is crucial for a leader.
- Her favorite color is red (the color of her costume).
- She was born in January.
When I was going through a really tough time, codomomental’s music saved me, and I thought, "Maybe I should keep living a little longer?" That’s what led me to apply for the audition
I want to save someone with my singing too.
I want to bring smiles to as many people as possible — that’s my goal!
From Tademaru Ichiren’s Twitter.After joining codomomental, I experienced the warmth and happiness of being loved, and I met many people who became dear to my heart
Because there are people who cherish me, I've come to feel that I must cherish my own life as well.
Recently, USOTSUKINAISHO held the group's first online performance, at the end of which Ichiren gave an important address to the fans. She shared her feelings about the difficult situation the group is in and talked about what gave her the determination to keep performing, even on her own. You can check out my translation of her passionate and emotional speech below:
Unfortunately, the release of Not Secured, Loose Ends’ second single ("VanilLament"), which was scheduled for release on October 9th, has been postponed indefinitely due to production issues.
From Higaminari Yuchiomi’s Twitter.Late at night, I suddenly felt like going to the konbini, so I went outside, and even though it wasn’t that dark, the stars were so clear! Maybe you could even see the Big Dipper! Though I’m not sure!
I, Yuchi, love looking at the starsSomeday, I want to become a star too (a superstar)!
From Tademaru Ichiren’s Twitter.
Not long ago, I released my translation of Mary Lust’s solo song, "Nil∴":
If you’ve already checked it out, you might have been surprised by the song’s unusually oppressive nature. Now you can find out what caused this — I translated GESSHIRUI's blog post, where the lyricist details the crazy circumstances surrounding the song’s creation, as well as some rather dark aspects of Mary Lust’s past:
In the continuation of the article... Uh... Let’s just say it’s the craziest thing I’ve ever translated.
If you want to read the continuation, follow these steps:
- Follow this link and purchase the original article (¥300, approximately $2). The site accepts PayPal and foreign cards.
- Copy the last three paragraphs from the paid section of the article.
- Go to this site and paste the copied text into the text field. Click the "hash darling, hash!" button.
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- Use it on this page.
From Mary Lust's Twitter.
From GESSHIRUI’s blog.
From Chimura Shifumi's Twitter.
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