「Hey So! Hey Yo! ～Summertime memories～」＆「風are you?」 Review-Report
Hey everyone!
It has been long since I've posted hasn't it..Well am very my-paced let me tell you again so I'm sorry for that! But then..I really wanted to share this with everyone of you. Really!Since this is my first review..it might turn out very lousy or as you say in Japanese ”バラバラ” I will apologize previously for that! Since today is the 31st, days has passed since I attended the concerts but I've kept a basic brief about the set list and things that basically interested me in both of the concerts. Again,this review will just cover the two solo concerts that I've got the chance to attend this year which are [Marius and Sou's Hey So! Hey Yo! ～Summertime memories～ & Fuma's 風are you?] So whomever is interested read on, and if you aren't because your ichiban isn't here..I apologize earlier? ww I really wanted to attend the other concerts but am not that rich either..ww
ANYWAYS IKOU!! LET'S START!
Hey So! Hey Yo! ～Summertime memories～
-My chosen day: 9th of August 2016 Last day, First live at 1 pm
-My seat's location: First Balcony ;C2 , 7th row,seat 44 [I was lucky with this! Marius and Sou often came too close and I was going to die,a few cms just seperated us...I was like a proud mother. LOL]
-The view from my seat's location:
-My Uchiwas' design: It was one uchiwa two sides, one for Marius and the other for Sou
-The concert:
I've been a fan of Sexyzone ever since their debut, so I have indeed experienced all the struggles of the times when they turned 3-nin. The pain of seeing them perform that way broke me inside. However, I still wanted to keep supporting them because they were that precious to me..Hoping that they turn to the better,I kept supporting them till this very day and..I'm proud I did. Not proud of myself,don't get me wrong. But proud of them,and their achievements as a whole. I'm proud of Sou and Marius for shining more than ever,and am happy that I got the opportunity to seen them shine like so in their Solo concert!My babies. The two who struggled the most to reach this point with their efforts. Well, I know it was a harsh time and what happened to them was unforgivable but let us look at the positive side now shall we? Things got better! And this concert is there to prove it.They chose Sexyzone songs especially for this concert, just to satisfy us fans,us who never heard their voices properly and were just hearing the other 3 over and over again. We just thirsted to hear their voices and their choice of songs might have brought many to tears. For a person like me, I teared up at it..even when I barely do tear up at things. I was too happy for those two. They grew up great,they are shining really brightly..So let's start with the set list,and this way explain things one by one properly.
☆Sweety Girl:
Marius and Sou appeared on stage at exactly 1 pm. My heart was all over the place watching them, I mean..It is Marius and Sou ..those two that everyone just longed to see on stage with their own solo lines and solo parts. And they most,knew about that. Anyways,Marius was wearing a pink outfit,while Sou was wearing a bear cub one. They were really cute, dancing so swiftly on stage!
☆ぶつかっちゃうよ (Butsukachauyo) >> 恋するエブリデイ(Koi suru everyday) >> 4Seasons >> 雨だって (Ame datte)
Those set of songs were sang after each other like the order stated. I'd tell you ,the setlist that they chose are all from Sexyzone. Which is in my opinion [GENIUS] since it proves how they best know,how much we longed to hear their voices the most because all we have heard are the 3-nin over and over. In Butsukachauyo ; Sou did a cool expression with his face and said Kento's line [Suki dayo baaka~] It made all of us laugh! From Koi suru everyday to 4 seasons then Ame datte. The set and equipment kept changing. They were going up and down as well swiftly. Sou clinged to Marius in a ready for a “chu” pose.but Marius pushed him away with an embarrassed expression! Aren't those two just the cutest
☆和ダンス「Japanese style- Dance」
In this corner,Marius held the mic and said in english. "Welcome to the world of Japan" then disappeared. Sou then appeared,dancing a Japanese style powerful sort of dance. The music was traditional japanese style,and the performance was really cool with Marius appearing later as well, both wearing aesthetically styled Kimonos.Then with the same clothes they performed the songs after..
☆Don't Stop Sexy Boys ; 桜咲くcolor (Sakura Saku color)
They sang both songs while still wearing the kimonos, the first one had a more action strong type of dancing while the second song was of them dancing swiftly, exchanging between shadows behind blinds and themselves. It was beautiful!
☆[MC]
They asked us in this corner where we came from and such. As in who are from outside tokyo[country side and others] who are from Shizuoka and who are from foreign countries [Part which I lifted up my hand in since am from Dubai] and then they talked amongst each other about different things,which included them being senpais now even when if their feeling is different? (specially Marius he still feels spoiled LOL) Marius also kept making mistakes in Japanese. Everyone kept laughing at their interactions~
☆Danke schon
Marius was with younger juniors during this~ dancing and all~ It was really cute!
☆Break out my shell[Sou’s Solo]
In this part I was so amazed,touched and my emotions were just everywhere. Sou Matsushima,finally gets a solo of his own after all that wait! His dance definitely has improved in a WOW sort of way and his voice greatly fits this solo as well. The style of this solo is a mix of cool and motivational.It was really amazing. Something really worth the wait you can say? I'm proud of you Sou!
☆We can be one
In this, what was special is that Sou sang all the rap parts by Fuma. He rapped so well it wow'ed the audience! Including me LOL
☆There was a part here, where we clapped, accordingly with the beat as they told us so, until our claps became one with the background that they danced too! It was amazing!
☆24/7
This song was performed in a cool way by the two, if I remember clearly marius was wearing a white hat and sou was wearing cool clothes.
☆[In the single medley]
Cha cha cha champion -->Otoko Never Give up -->King&Queen&Joker -->Sexysummer ni yuki ga furu --> Bai Bai dubai See you again-->Lady diamond--> Kimi ni Hitomebore-->Shori no hi made
Everyone was happy in this corner,because they got to cover 3-nin songs in which they never even appeared in. This part touched me,and brought a person who barely cries like me into tears. Ahh..Sasuga! Proud of them!
☆[2nd MC]
-Talk;Question answer corner- A corner in which fans asked them questions and they answered,Sou went searching for guys while Marius just stuck to asking girls LOL
-Kono te wo tsunagou- We sang this song together,they arranged it in which we start it off and sing some parts together with them as well
-Goods explanation-They explained about each good and what they thought while creating each one, a great way to relate to fans!
☆Sou solo corner
FORM [Kitayama Hiromitsu]
Yes!- Hey!Say!JUMP
BOUNCE Hey!Say!JUMP
Sou's solo corner left everyone in shock honestly.His dance was way too good,and he was surprisingly Sexy. Something,till now we as Sou fans have never expected to this extent. His eyes,the look in them was different specially in Yes! He even stuck his tongue out,licked his lips seductively,lifted his shirt up,and even hip rolled. He just nailed it.
☆Marius solo corner
Hello Broadway
Kimi no
DREAM GIRLS
In Marius's solo corner it was like he sent us on a trip to Broadway, as he was wearing a sparkling tuxedo, and dancing swiftly. It was really an international touch to the show
☆Welcome to the Paradise [New solo]
I loved this new solo of his because it revealedthe beauty of his vocals..It was amazing! Am a proud fan , really proud!
☆You are the only one for me
☆Traffic Jam
I laughed at the part where Marius introduced this song with his pronunciation then Sou was like Traffiq Jaym~ Hahahah everyone laughed along!
☆With you
☆I see the light~Bokutachi no stage~
Their voices blended well here, hearing them sing in unison just made me so happy.., they showcased touching letters on the screen in which they wrote and their practice photos. Everyone was so touched.
☆Encore
Hey you
Doki doki Breakout
The songs they chose for the encore after we shouted for them to appear back were really hyped up that they got our tensions back up in no time! We also shouted the name of their concert together with them as they had instructed us to~
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風are you?
-My chosen day: 13th of August 2016 Second live at 5 pm
-My seat's location:2nd Balcony; C1 , 3rd row, seat 36 ; It was far so he couldn't really come near but then again better than 3rd balcony !
-The view from my seat's location:
-My Uchiwas' design: I stayed a whole night for this T_T..Hope atleast he got to see it!
-Juniors who joined in:
Left to right: Ren , Hara, Hokuto,Shintaro,Juri,Ryota
-The concert:
So, next on the 13th of August. It was the special day. The day, I finally got to see my ichiban,and my inspiration perform live. WHAT IS BETTER? Hahaha. I've always been a positive person, something that I am happy for.,I've liked him for a long time not because of his looks,or anything..It was because of his personality. In his personality I found someone I can relate too. STRONGLY. Therefore, I'm thankful for all that..Thank you Kikuchi Fuma. Something everyone should know is that this concert wasn't just called "Fu are you" for the pun or anything. It had a really deep meaning, so deep I felt thankful that a guy like him exists. Just like am thankful that all of Sexyzone are a part of my era,my life."Fu are you?" It asks that question that often comes to Fuma, well it is basically something that comes to all of us as he said; Who am I? What character should I show others "as me" Am I the son? the idol? the friend? ..He asked himself such questions. At the beginning of the concert it was all about him losing his memories,and not recalling anything.A video of him was shown, with scenes shattered and blurry. It was real cool.And throughout the concert,he showed bits of his childhood;in which his friends were there [the juniors in which he chose along with him; especially Shintaro-Hokuto and Juri in kid form (Young juniors)] Then he also included Tw/nty to emphasize the importance of family in his life. Also, bits and pieces of Sexyzone were there too. That guy doesn't forget anything does he? Sasuga,kind Fuma. So concluding,he revealed that "who are you" is something you know from your memories of the people most precious to you. Those people are your family,friends,and lover. As what he revealed. It's true...our memories with such people are what make us. People dearest to us.So as he said at the of the concert,”Who are you? I am ______. I wish you all happiness.” And by the way, the dialogue with the video was all in English. Fuma you are great! Hahaha! Deep and inspirational. I loved it. Plus it was really cool too,his song choices are my favorite because I am really into the cool vibe side of Johnnys.
Lazer beams are everywhere,smokey sort of view as I remember then Fuma appears on the main screen,followed by fans' screams! A video which showed him totally blank,his memories all gone.The dialogue was in English. The video showcased streets, a blurred,lost Fuma infront of the mirror asking himself "Who are you?"
☆It's Going Down
He sings this song,wearing a sort of Tuxedo like style and stylish glasses. AH SO FASHIONABLE AND COOL~ was my exact thought.ww
☆Face down-Arashi
Here,red laser beams were everywhere and the 6 juniors appeared with Fuma. He introduced them loudly and fans screamed.
☆Party Up!
This was as cool as always! Hearing it live was as amazing no wait..more amazing than usual!
☆雨傘-Tokio
Tokio's amegasa! The other juniors were band members here as I remember? Playing on guitar and such behind Fuma,and he was holding the mic and singing. He sang with full emotions
☆--A part intervenes here where Fuma was recalling memories as a kid, where the juniors and Fuma's kid versions were gathered around and talked about having a "person you love" then as Fuma was thinking about that person he loves the song after that started;
☆Lovin' U-Kat-tun
This continued the same band rhythm as I can remember,it was a really good song! If I remember well, the other juniors were singing along in the chorus as well, and some just dancing.
☆アイナルホウエ-Jin Akanishi
They told us to clap along this song then it started; and we clapped along throughout. This part was so cute as the juniors and Fuma sang along their kid selves (kid juniors) everyone played around with his kid version. Fuma squished his kid version’s cheeks and messed up his hair. It was really cute!
☆Your Step - Yamapi
I was happy he included this song!! I am a big fan of it so it was nice see him perform it with the others
☆My Lovin' season
Juri was tapping on some box like instrument, Hokuto on a guitar as I quite remember, the performance was yet fresh and new,with new visuals and all than last year's concert.It felt more Acoustic-y this year.
☆[Audition Corner]
Fuma acts as a president, deciding who will join him in the concert. Hahahah everyone of the juniors showed hilarious stupid acts,which were funny in every way. Fuma himself ended up laughing at lots of bits, even if it was from the script,he ended up laughing naturally it was cute! In the end he was fed up, and couldn't really decide on anyone, and said there is an even bigger competition revealing, the younger juniors.
☆Fight All Night-Kat-tun
They sang this song in a way as if , the young juniors were challenging the [older ones- along with Fuma] It was cute,how they grabbed each other’s’ collars and acted like they're mad at each other. Each of them had a way to act anger~ Hahahah
☆SUMMARY
In this fans squealed because Fuma showed an old video of Sexyzone performing the SUMMARY; and then he sang it along with the members while wearing yukatas.The junior who had a Batsu game [Hara] shouted "Something that Fuma wouldn't say! and said a munekyun line" Fuma cracked up.
☆Kotoba yori taisetsu na mono-Arashi
We were hyped up here,jumping along with the members while waving our towels! It was a fun part!
☆[MC]
They talked alot in this corner,the juniors with Fuma about different things that happened with them as friends,like funny stuff,adventures and such. Fuma also instead of having a question-answer corner here, he had a "Nayami corner" or "Worries corner" in which he asked fans about their recent worries and he answered them hoping to lessen their worries. How sweet of him! Anyways, in the concert I was in, a girl told him that she has the fear of making friends because of them leaving her. So he , in his own way told her stuff to ease her up. He mentioned his closeness to Yasui while explaining to her, how to believe in a certain person, like he does towards Yasui. It was pure cute,and inspirational.
☆Young Jr.Corner [they sang some songs alone]
☆Koi wo Shiranai Kimi e -NEWS
He said he was thankful to all the staff of the drama,and the memories he had there, and so he asked permission from NEWS to especially sing this song in his concert.And so , he sang it and it was beautiful with his voice. At the back,the video showcased scenes from the drama as he is singing along. I teared up at this part,because I was touched since before the concert,I imagined him singing it and my wish came true just like I imagined..
☆FLASH BACK-V6
☆内容の無い手紙-NEWS
☆V.I.P
The juniors sang these three songs together,and such until Fuma came back and sang,[It was like a junior solo corner]
☆Rouge
This performance of rouge was different as a cloth sheet was hanging in the middle, and a dancing woman's shadow can be seen as Fuma is singing. He then enters in ,showing his shadow only in some parts,coming back outside. Until the final scene where both of their shadows intertwine.
☆But...
The performance was close to the one of Shokura's with the dance moves and such although they were wearing different outfits.Ah but it was really cool LIVE!
☆--A part intervenes here where Fuma is recalling his memories about a time in elementary, Shintaro-Juri- and Fuma appear[young junior versions] and they talk about their dreams,and finally they all together, decide on "THE AMERICAN DREAM" and the real Juri, and Fuma appear on stage making a toast over a drink and drinking it in a cool way.
☆All or NOTHING-Arashi
After that intervene is when this duet comes off. In this duet Fuma and Juri rap so well together,it's amazing. You don't feel any awkwardness as their rapping overlaps beautiful and smoothly. LOVED IT.
☆Aining- Hey!Say!JUMP
This part was hilarious,as everyone was wearing pink and white and it was more of a parody. All of them acted so girly while singing this song doing funny moves,and they each said their own set of hilarious munekyun lines. One of my favorites performances ! I must admit ww
☆Loveless- Yamapi
Fuma's cover of this song was yet successful,I really love his song choice afterall. He does really know what he is choosing!
☆36 C- Tokio
☆FaKe
They used laser during FaKe pointing it from their hands to different areas,it was a really cool portrayal,there was a part where Fuma even put the laser in his mouth and started jumping. The way they controlled the lasers and all along with their dancing was epic.
☆Wait For you-V6
☆リリック-Tokio
He sang this yet again, and I love it! So I didn’t really mind!
☆Oh yeah!-Arashi
Hahaha It was fun! And it was also along with towels!!
☆Tw/Nty
It had the same concept like the first time he performed this song,in the concert of Sexy Power 3 where he holds a camera and talks to his younger self.Then images of his younger self show behind him.
☆...more[New solo]
This new solo was touching, and filled with emotions. Lyrics were about him not wanting anything more? wants the person as they are? sort of thing..as I remember. He did say it doesn't contain any Kusai Kotoba before singing it. LOL that made me laugh as well!
Then they showed practice photos of them,and their group photo.
☆The Encore:
They showcased a video of them backstage,splashing fluroscent paint on themselves in a dark room and such while pointing the camera at them then suddenly they got out,to perform the 2 songs;
Hello
I remember around this part They held a selfie stick around,which showcased onto the screen behind them and played around,they turned it to face the fans and did some faces. Fuma even kissed the camera,making everyone scream
Bang Bang Bakansu-SMAP
They ended this concert with this song,re-intro of all the members that participated then us shouting together with the members the concert's name
Thank you for reading! I might have mixed things up in order? But this is as far as I remember! I hope you enjoy this review..and I wish someday I'd get to go to concerts with group of fans! NOW WOULDN'T THAT BE FUN?!