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Zenbu Kimi no Sei da's new single, "MemaiPoem," is now available on streaming platforms.
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On November 30, at the Tokyo Kinema Club, Seireki13ya held their final show.
Fans commissioned a variation of the very first promotional art of Seireki13ya, redrawn with the group's final lineup. The original artist handled the artwork.
Through this hashtag, you can find numerous photos and videos from the show.
In addition to the Yowa Minai's photobook, which I’ve already told you about, Yui Urari's picture book, announced earlier in the summer, was also available for purchase on the day of the group’s disbandment.
Moreover, the newcomers' solo songs (though it’s hard to call them newcomers anymore, given their tenure in the group) were suddenly released: Urari's Yumenaka (Music: HyperVideo2, Lyrics: GEESHIRUI) and Minai's Marble Mu- (Music: syva, Lyrics: GEESHIRUI) appeared on streaming platforms.
YUMENAKA IMAGE
MARBLE MU IMAGE
And I’ve already translated them:
Later, the production of a Blu-ray of Seireki13ya’s final performance was announced.
On December 17, a livestream featuring Nobuhide Imamura, Nene Komochi, and Fukumoto Emi took place. They discussed the group’s final show, various related topics, and even showcased a fully edited video of the performance of “Night Merry,” which will be included in the upcoming Blu-ray. As of December 30, the video is still available to watch. Pre-orders for the disc were also open during the stream.
According to information from the stream, the Blu-ray is scheduled for release in spring (March or April). It won’t be available for regular sale, so if you want to purchase it, don’t miss the opportunity when sales reopen.
I also plan to translate certain parts of this livestream in the future.
Unexpectedly, the debut of the new iteration of KAQRIYOTERROR happened earlier than expected.
First of all, the group changed its name to 幽世脅嚇, which translates to “Threat/Intimidation from the Otherworld” but is still read as “KAQRIYOTERROR” (thus, the international name remains unchanged).
Now, about their debut. It took place on December 22 during a codomomental Christmas event.
The group’s lineup includes:
Higaminari Yuichiomi (Not Secured, Loose Ends)
Tademaru Ichiren (USOTSUKINAISHO)
Tsukumo Romi (futatsuna)
On December 29, codomomental held its annual year-end event. It featured performances by Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, TOKYO TEFUTEFU, Not Secured, Loose Ends, futatsuna, USOTSUKINAISHO, USHIMITSU, été, KAQRIYOTERROR, and...
MAOA2R.
Yes, the very band where Mashiro once served as the vocalist. However, her place has now been taken by...
Nene Komochi.
According to fans, a total of three songs were performed, all of which were new.
At this time, there is still no official information about the band’s revival, so all of the above comes from attendees.
Interestingly, MAOA2R and KAQRIYOTERROR were not listed in the original announcement of this event. Instead, three “secret guests” were mentioned. You’re probably curious about the third secret guest, but unfortunately, their performance was canceled.
A New Year’s event was also announced, which will again take place offline this year. The performers will include Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, TOKYO TEFUTEFU, Not Secured, Loose Ends, futatsuna, USOTSUKINAISHO, USHIMITSU, and two unnamed groups, which are most likely KAQRIYOTERROR and MAOA2R.
Another special event will take place on January 14 — this time in honor of Fukumoto Emi’s birthday. It will feature performances by Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, TOKYO TEFUTEFU, USOTSUKINAISHO, and Nene Komochi (presumably as a solo act).
On November 27, Zenbu Kimi no Sei da released their new single, “coyubi” (“Pinky”).
As with the previous single, “Lotus Flower Cosmetics,” the digital version of the release only contains the lead track, while the physical edition also includes two older songs re-recorded with the current lineup (this time, “BokuTabetaMouKimiNoSubeteWo” and “Misfit Lovers”).
The pinky finger — a symbol of promise originating from the song “MudaiGasshou” and stretching over many years of the group’s existence, when the girls, alongside their fans, aimed for a Zenbu Kimi no Sei da performance at the Budokan, sealing a firm promise with their pinkies.
Below, you can find my translation of the song. Please note that the original lyrics are extremely complex and abstract, so I’m not entirely confident that I translated everything correctly (although I believe the main themes of the song are relatively easy to understand). If any clarifications from the authors appear in the future, I’ll do my best to update the translation accordingly.
On the 25th, the second of the promised monthly “Zenkimi” releases, “MemaiPoem,” was released. If you don’t mind, I’d like to talk about it next time.
Both futatsuna and USOTSUKINAISHO have announced that they are continuing to recruit new members.
TOKYO TEFUTEFU is actively promoting the final concert of their current tour, during which the group will celebrate their fourth anniversary (which will take place on December 31st). As part of this, the members have recorded a series of short videos in which they answer rapid-fire questions, introducing themselves to a new audience. They’ve done this before, and I even translated it, but I haven't left this new series of videos untranslated either:
The first Mary Lust's photobook, titled “Märchen Venom,” has been announced and is set for release in March 2025.
On December 12, a livestream in support of the project was held, where fans could pre-order the book along with various bonuses depending on the amount spent. A few interesting details (not just about the photobook, but also about TOKYO TEFUTEFU’s activities):
Chimura Shifumi has recorded another vocal cover:
On December 18, a six-hour livestream was held where Nobuhide Imamura and Takaki Kenta, together with all the current members of codomomental groups (except USHIMITSU), reflected on the past year and discussed many interesting topics. I’ve compiled the most noteworthy facts:
During the livestream celebrating the group’s anniversary, Not Secured, Loose Ends announced that their upcoming single, "VanilLament," which had previously been postponed indefinitely, is now scheduled for release on February 5.
I translated the second part of GESSHIRUI's article from the "New Generation" series, where the lyricist talks about the members who have relatively recently joined codomomental:
If you want to read the continuation, follow these steps:
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From Nene Komochi's Twitter.Thank you so much for meeting Seireki13ya and having fun with us!
All these memories are my treasure
Earthlings, always stay happy!
Bye-bye!
The Dawn Mischief Girl constellation of Seireki13ya,
Nene Komochi
From Yui Urari's Twitter.The first time I woke up, tears streamed down.
The second time I woke up, my chest ached.
The third time I woke up, “Romantic Escape” started playing in my head.
Oh, how much I love it...
I was so happy to be a part of Seireki13ya.
The step I took forward back then was not a mistake.
Thank you for accepting and loving Yui Urari
From Yowa Minai's Twitter.Thank you for these fateful days ෆ
I was truly happy that I could be a connecting link for Seireki13ya, whom I love so much, and whom you all love so much.
Being able to carry on all the way to the end of Seireki13ya is my greatest pride ෆ
Thank you so much ◜~◝⸝⸝
Goodnight
From Fukumoto Emi's Twitter.
Fans commissioned a variation of the very first promotional art of Seireki13ya, redrawn with the group's final lineup. The original artist handled the artwork.
Through this hashtag, you can find numerous photos and videos from the show.
From Kisaragi Megumi's Twitter.
From Mary Lust's Twitter.
From Chimura Shifumi's Twitter.
From Higaminari Yuichiomi's Twitter.On the final night of Seireki13ya, as I walked home, I looked up at the sky. The stars were so beautiful that I wanted to keep walking on such nights, listening to "Seireki's" music️
It was truly a wonderful day; thank you for everything
From Tsukumo “St. Lightning Beast” Romi’s Twitter.
In addition to the Yowa Minai's photobook, which I’ve already told you about, Yui Urari's picture book, announced earlier in the summer, was also available for purchase on the day of the group’s disbandment.
Moreover, the newcomers' solo songs (though it’s hard to call them newcomers anymore, given their tenure in the group) were suddenly released: Urari's Yumenaka (Music: HyperVideo2, Lyrics: GEESHIRUI) and Minai's Marble Mu- (Music: syva, Lyrics: GEESHIRUI) appeared on streaming platforms.
YUMENAKA IMAGE
MARBLE MU IMAGE
And I’ve already translated them:
Later, the production of a Blu-ray of Seireki13ya’s final performance was announced.
On December 17, a livestream featuring Nobuhide Imamura, Nene Komochi, and Fukumoto Emi took place. They discussed the group’s final show, various related topics, and even showcased a fully edited video of the performance of “Night Merry,” which will be included in the upcoming Blu-ray. As of December 30, the video is still available to watch. Pre-orders for the disc were also open during the stream.
According to information from the stream, the Blu-ray is scheduled for release in spring (March or April). It won’t be available for regular sale, so if you want to purchase it, don’t miss the opportunity when sales reopen.
I also plan to translate certain parts of this livestream in the future.
Unexpectedly, the debut of the new iteration of KAQRIYOTERROR happened earlier than expected.
First of all, the group changed its name to 幽世脅嚇, which translates to “Threat/Intimidation from the Otherworld” but is still read as “KAQRIYOTERROR” (thus, the international name remains unchanged).
Now, about their debut. It took place on December 22 during a codomomental Christmas event.
The group’s lineup includes:
Higaminari Yuichiomi (Not Secured, Loose Ends)
Tademaru Ichiren (USOTSUKINAISHO)
Tsukumo Romi (futatsuna)
On December 29, codomomental held its annual year-end event. It featured performances by Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, TOKYO TEFUTEFU, Not Secured, Loose Ends, futatsuna, USOTSUKINAISHO, USHIMITSU, été, KAQRIYOTERROR, and...
MAOA2R.
Yes, the very band where Mashiro once served as the vocalist. However, her place has now been taken by...
Nene Komochi.
According to fans, a total of three songs were performed, all of which were new.
At this time, there is still no official information about the band’s revival, so all of the above comes from attendees.
Interestingly, MAOA2R and KAQRIYOTERROR were not listed in the original announcement of this event. Instead, three “secret guests” were mentioned. You’re probably curious about the third secret guest, but unfortunately, their performance was canceled.
A New Year’s event was also announced, which will again take place offline this year. The performers will include Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, TOKYO TEFUTEFU, Not Secured, Loose Ends, futatsuna, USOTSUKINAISHO, USHIMITSU, and two unnamed groups, which are most likely KAQRIYOTERROR and MAOA2R.
Another special event will take place on January 14 — this time in honor of Fukumoto Emi’s birthday. It will feature performances by Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, TOKYO TEFUTEFU, USOTSUKINAISHO, and Nene Komochi (presumably as a solo act).
On November 27, Zenbu Kimi no Sei da released their new single, “coyubi” (“Pinky”).
As with the previous single, “Lotus Flower Cosmetics,” the digital version of the release only contains the lead track, while the physical edition also includes two older songs re-recorded with the current lineup (this time, “BokuTabetaMouKimiNoSubeteWo” and “Misfit Lovers”).
The concept of “coyubi.”
The pinky finger — a symbol of promise originating from the song “MudaiGasshou” and stretching over many years of the group’s existence, when the girls, alongside their fans, aimed for a Zenbu Kimi no Sei da performance at the Budokan, sealing a firm promise with their pinkies.
Nobuhide Imamura during a recent stream.
From Kisaragi Megumi’s Twitter.
From Mei Yui Mei’s Twitter.
From Nene Komochi’s Twitter.I’ve always staked my life on my love for singing, and that surely won’t change in the future
From Muku’s Twitter.This is a song brimming with words and expressions in the style of Zenbu Kimi no Sei da
I’ve loved it ever since I first heard it
Please give it a listen too—may these words and voices reach you (˶'ᵕ '˶)
From Hino Hikari’s Twitter.Overflowing passionate feelings, love, and determination.
A pinky — it's so "Zenkimi"!
We’ve gained yet another important song to fully enjoy ourselves to (っᴖ˛ᴖｃ)
I can’t wait to have fun with you all performing it live.
Below, you can find my translation of the song. Please note that the original lyrics are extremely complex and abstract, so I’m not entirely confident that I translated everything correctly (although I believe the main themes of the song are relatively easy to understand). If any clarifications from the authors appear in the future, I’ll do my best to update the translation accordingly.
On the 25th, the second of the promised monthly “Zenkimi” releases, “MemaiPoem,” was released. If you don’t mind, I’d like to talk about it next time.
Both futatsuna and USOTSUKINAISHO have announced that they are continuing to recruit new members.
TOKYO TEFUTEFU is actively promoting the final concert of their current tour, during which the group will celebrate their fourth anniversary (which will take place on December 31st). As part of this, the members have recorded a series of short videos in which they answer rapid-fire questions, introducing themselves to a new audience. They’ve done this before, and I even translated it, but I haven't left this new series of videos untranslated either:
The first Mary Lust's photobook, titled “Märchen Venom,” has been announced and is set for release in March 2025.
On December 12, a livestream in support of the project was held, where fans could pre-order the book along with various bonuses depending on the amount spent. A few interesting details (not just about the photobook, but also about TOKYO TEFUTEFU’s activities):
- This photobook will be in the dark fantasy genre. Accordingly, the production of such a book is by no means a cheap endeavor, so it was decided to rely on fan support. It’s claimed that there will be no compromises in terms of quality.
- The ever-present Tademaru Ichiren will be assisting with the project. Apparently, she also helped with the production of Yowa Minai's photobook. According to Nobuhide Imamura, he used to entrust such responsibilities to Kisaragi Megumi, however, with the creation of NSLE, her workload increased, and given Ichiren's truly unprecedented workaholic nature, the leader of USOTSUKINAISHO now manages these tasks as well.
- The director says he plans to go big with TOKYO TEFUTEFU next year.
- At the anniversary concert, the group will perform a new song.
- A super important announcement is expected at the same show.
Chimura Shifumi has recorded another vocal cover:
On December 18, a six-hour livestream was held where Nobuhide Imamura and Takaki Kenta, together with all the current members of codomomental groups (except USHIMITSU), reflected on the past year and discussed many interesting topics. I’ve compiled the most noteworthy facts:
- The director noted that the company has always been known for its extraordinarily rapid pace of work (the frequency of releases alone speaks volumes). And although he initially planned to slow down after Zenbu Kimi no Sei da's landmark Budokan performance, he acknowledges that 2023 still turned out to be very hectic. The second time he thought about easing his pace was at the beginning of 2024, when he was diagnosed with advanced-stage diabetes—so severe that doctors told him he wouldn’t survive without hospitalization. However, he couldn’t afford to abandon his responsibilities and eventually managed to pull through the critical stage of the illness without being hospitalized. At that time, he was also diagnosed with serious liver problems, hypertension, and something else that Imamura-san somehow managed to forget. Even so, he notes that 2024 also turned out to be very dynamic despite his active fight against illnesses and his need to maintain a low blood sugar state, which is far from conducive to high activity levels.
- Hino Hikari mentioned that, from the very beginning of her time with Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, she wasn’t confident enough in her singing and dancing skills—she felt powerless compared to her senpais. However, she has recently gained more self-confidence. This turning point came during her work on learning “Irozuku Signal,” which she found particularly challenging. After a significant amount of practice, she overcame her struggles and became convinced that, with enough effort, she could handle difficult tasks. The root of these issues also lay in her shyness. The more she overthought things, the worse her performance became (as those around her often pointed out). She realized that by stopping the overthinking, she could tackle challenges more effectively, which helped her solidify this mindset. The first half of the year was a period of intense internal struggles for her, but by the end of YMKWII CHINURU TOUR—around late August—she began to grasp the direction she should take. At first, she was overly focused on avoiding mistakes (a reflection of her tendency to show off), but as she spent time with the other members, she realized that even if she made a mistake, the others would somehow cover for her. Overall, although she still has some self-confidence issues, she doesn't feel that she's struggling with "Zenkimi" activities now. Nobuhide Imamura also noted her growth and remarked that she had become interesting.
- Hikari had already been an idol before joining "Zenkimi."
- As has been mentioned several times before, Muku was a fan of Zenbu Kimi no Sei da from the group’s early days. Her favorite member back then was Aza.
- Imamura-san noted that Muku was also initially afraid to open up and was “uninteresting.” She focused solely on singing and dancing, which, however, were at a very high level from the start. Over the course of the tour, she gradually began to reveal a more interesting side of herself. Among her drawbacks, the director mentioned that her “batteries run out quickly,” and she frequently wants to eat or sleep. In such states, she even occasionally forgets to use polite language when talking to staff. Since she enjoys video games, one might assume she stays up late, but according to her, even after getting plenty of sleep, she still feels sleepy.
- Muku claims that life in "Zenkimi" outside the stage turned out to be almost exactly as she imagined it as a fan of the group. She was prepared for how "gym-like" it would be, and it didn't bother her at all. As is well-known, singing and dancing are just the tip of the iceberg, and idol activities involve a lot of other work. The director points out that she is very hardworking—she takes on various tasks and handles them successfully, even down to the smallest details. Imamura-san states that while he always leaves overall responsibility for tasks to Megumi, he prefers to entrust the small details to Muku. According to him, Muku and Kagari Kohaku Sekai are Megumi’s left and right hands. And although the others also work hard, Muku’s ability to handle a wide variety of tasks without issues is definitely outstanding. For example, Hikari is very serious and therefore very diligently approaches her assigned tasks, but she tends to be clumsy and often misses deadlines or forgets things. Muku, on the other hand, can successfully complete tasks without such shortcomings.
- Apparently, Muku was a member of more than one idol group in the past.
- The name “Muku” means “purity” or “innocence,” but according to Muku herself, she’s not all that innocent. The director describes this as a result of her clever and cunning nature. While she usually appears to be an ordinary girl, he remarks that “if you dig just a little deeper, she turns out to be a completely different person,” and “there are certain reckless traits in her.” Nevertheless, she is now fully accustomed to this name.
- Hikari, whose name translates to “sunlight,” also initially struggled to get used to her name because she felt she “didn't shine that much.”
- In general, Imamura-san comes up with idol names spontaneously.
- According to the director, if Yuzuriha Ouhi were to join Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, her member color would be “muscle color.”
- One (though not the only) reason Hikari was selected to join "Zenkimi" was the desire to have a very serious member in the group. According to Megumi, although Hikari, like many other newcomers, initially struggled to adapt to the group’s activities and workload, she didn’t break down, and now this serious nature of hers is manifesting in a very positive way.
- According to Nene Komochi, Urari once mentioned that if “Seireki” didn't exist, she would have joined USOTSUKINAISHO. However, the director doubted that her delicate nature would fit the group’s concept, which centers on love so intense it makes you want to lie.
- Mei Yui Mei said that after Zenbu Kimi no Sei da went on hiatus, she got tired of resting within the first two weeks (which is why she continued to be active in codomomental even before NSLE was formed). Although, as she herself says, she loves weekends, it seems that’s only true when she’s been working during the week.
- Komochi noted that during "Zenkimi's" hiatus period, there were several times when she deeply missed Mei. They had been close even before Komochi joined Zenbu Kimi no Sei da. This bond began during a period when Komochi was the only remaining member of Seireki13ya and performed solo—a very hard time for her. During that time, Mei invited her to dinner at her home, where she was able to pour her heart out. Before this, they hadn’t spoken much. According to Mei, she was moved to tears by Komochi’s solo performance and became concerned about her after seeing how much sadness she radiated on stage and how thin she had become. And this really saved Komochi during that time.
- Mei and Komochi are also surprisingly similar in that they are both shorties. They also have similar taste in sweets.
- Adding Chimura Shifumi to this group of shorties (who is about the same height as Mei, while Komochi is famously the shortest idol in the agency), there’s another unexpected similarity—they are all very skilled singers and incredibly proud of their vocals. Although, according to Mei herself, she is currently much prouder of her screaming than her clean singing.
- Initially, Imamura-san planned to release a full Zenbu Kimi no Sei da album this year. However, as he was exploring what the new "Zenkimi" should be, he leaned toward releasing singles instead. He emphasizes that the old Zenbu Kimi no Sei da concluded on the fateful stage of Budokan, and the new one still needs to be built (as Megumi has repeatedly said, they approached the group’s return as though starting from scratch). At the time of working on “coyubi,” he was still searching for the group’s new direction. However, after finishing work on “MemaiPoem,” he received an unexpected message from Megumi (something that doesn’t usually happen at such times), saying that she really loved the song, and that's when the puzzle pieces fell into place—he realized he was on the right track. Now, he is very excited to continuing this process, discovering and revealing the interesting traits of the new "Zenkimi." In this, he also relies on the shared desire among Megumi, Mei, and Komochi to "laugh together again," as they decided together to continue Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, intending to create a fun space for everyone, as free as possible from the heavy moments that accompanied the group's activities previously. Ultimately, the director’s goal is to "immerse everyone once again in the fascinating world of "Zenkimi."
- The YMKWII CHINURU TOUR turned out to be a challenging experience for Zenbu Kimi no Sei da.
- After Tokanai Nonno left, the director asked the members of TOKYO TEFUTEFU whether they wanted a new member in the group. "Everyone responded a bit differently, but their answers could be summarized as: they’re fine with just the four of them." Imamura-san also considers the current lineup self-sufficient, though he acknowledges the downside that all the group’s members have been there since the beginning, and no newcomers have ever joined. He notes that the "Tefutefu" lineup has become so stable that there’s no new chemistry pushing the girls to change.
- As I mentioned earlier, TOKYO TEFUTEFU is set to perform a new song at their upcoming anniversary concert. According to the director, while creating it, he aimed to surpass "Eve of the Revolution" (Kakumei Zen’ya)—an important song from Zenbu Kimi no Sei da’s repertoire that embodies the group’s determination to move forward during their pivotal moments. While working on this song, he wasn’t concerned about aligning it with trends—he said it’s "enough if only the members and 'Mirages' listen to it." He also approached its creation with such strong emotions that he declared, "If someone says they hate this song, I’ll quit—I’ll say, 'Thanks, everyone,' and leave." Considering that "Eve of the Revolution" was written ahead of an especially significant "Zenkimi" concert at Zepp Tokyo, and given Imamura-san’s statement that he plans to focus heavily on "Tefutefu" next year (which, according to him, will be very challenging and dizzying), it’s likely that the group will announce a concert at a large venue during their anniversary show. Either way, their repertoire will soon include a very important song.
- The director acknowledged the efforts of Tsukumo "St.Lightning Beast" Romi, who, throughout the year, continued to face various challenges and grow despite the constant departures of members. However, he also pointed out her shortcomings, describing her as both simple-minded and a troublemaker.
- Reflecting on her past activities, Tsukumo noted that she hadn't given it her all at the time.
- futatsuna received an exceptionally well reception in Shanghai.
- According to the director, Higaminari Yuchiomi shares similar shortcomings with Tsukumo. She often loses things and lacks attentiveness. However, he also noted that she has recently shown growth in this area. Another flaw of hers is that she’s unaccustomed to routine work and tends to slack off—something she acknowledges and is working on.
- The director stated that Zenbu Kimi no Sei da, TOKYO TEFUTEFU, Not Secured, Loose Ends, futatsuna, USOTSUKINAISHO, and USHIMITSU "will become more interesting."
During the livestream celebrating the group’s anniversary, Not Secured, Loose Ends announced that their upcoming single, "VanilLament," which had previously been postponed indefinitely, is now scheduled for release on February 5.
I translated the second part of GESSHIRUI's article from the "New Generation" series, where the lyricist talks about the members who have relatively recently joined codomomental:
In the continuation, you will learn about GESSHIRUI's first impressions of Yowa Minai, Muku, and Hino Hikari, and how they compare to his current impressions. You will also discover interesting and amusing characteristics of the girls, the circumstances of their joining their respective groups, their growth progress, the challenges they face, intriguing behind-the-scenes details, as well as the observations of the lyricist on the trends affecting people who want to become idols these days.
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.
- Below the text "You are awesome! Here is your MD5 checksum:" a password will appear. Copy it.
- Use it on this page.
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