Masuda Yuka and Akimoto Sayaka share perspectives on present AKB48 + a bunch of other news!

Tommy Kono September 20, 2013

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Masuda Yuka’s take

Masuda Yuka: “I gotta say there was a sorta flavor that only old AKB48 had. Each member had really a distinctive character. – — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

– So yeah I gotta say it’s just impossible for current girls to revive the colorful days of old AKB48.” — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Masuda Yuka: “It’s really complicating to be an idol. I hated it, I hated to be an idol myself. And I still hate to be called an idol. – — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

– Yet, I’ve learned n discovered the most when I was an idol. It’s also a job that I found people who I respect the most. – — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

– So I honestly think idol is an amazing being, but it’s not me, anymore. I’m Ex-idol, but not an idol anymore.” — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Masuda Yuka: “Whatever, I told for countless times that I didn’t wanna be an idol since when I was an idol myself. But, come to think of it, — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

– What is an idol? How you define it? What is your definition of Idol? LOL” — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Kobayashi Kana: (in reply to Yuttan’s remark “Old AKB48 was way more unique”) Especially you (were unique among 2 gen members). #akb48 — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Akimoto Sayaka’s take

Akimoto Sayaka: “Looking back, now I can understand until 2gen was a period of trial and error for staffs. Age-wise, personality-wise, – — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

-members were so diverse back then. Gradually staffs came to realize what fans expect from idols,- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

– and they picked sorta “Lil Sister” type of girls for 3gen. Like gradually narrowing down a gap between what we r now and what fans expect. — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

-and so, I think a kind of girl like me would have no chance to pass audition if it were AKB48’s early period. When I look at KKS of today,- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

-I’m like they’re insanely talented. They’re quick to pick up dancing, have cute face, have a nice body, totally different from our time. — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

-But it’s hard to remember their faces and names. (Because they have less character than old girls) But I don’t mean that is bad. — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

– Skill-wise, they’re way better than us, what I mean by that is it’s not about good or bad, but AKB has changed. They are under very – — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

-strict rules like have this hairstyle, don’t dye your hair, etc. All of those are bcuz staffs know what AKB48 fans want to see in idols.- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

– Say Tomochin is a good example who are successful at establishing her own distinct image. She says “Don’t confine yourself in boundaries.” — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

-But think about it, for junior members, receiving such advise all of sudden may just confuse them ;D Idol is complicating. (Akimoto Sayaka) — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

Ucchan Nanchan’s comedy writer praised AKB48 Mayuyu’s skit in ‘Nanimo Sokomade’, says “I love her skit where she cosplays as Death Metal- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

– band and shout out honest feeling of idols. She has a very good intuition.” #HAGEEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/ht7uN4tXfa — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

MeiMei (SKE48 Sakai Mei): Lately I often get in a daze, due to too much intense people-watching 😀 It’s becoming my hobby! What’s ur hobby? — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

-Kaotan: “2ch.” MeiMei: “Ah Kaori-san!” Saito Makiko: “My hobby is MeiMei. A Lotta ppl wil write da same I guess LOL” pic.twitter.com/hQ5X80Ysqe — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

“DAMA Dori”, Team BII Version of FRIDAY’s pictorial column “AKB48 Tomosatsu(友撮)” #NMB48 http://t.co/YiRAfdCDmO pic.twitter.com/zwIzBYIClt — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

#NMB48 Team BII playing live band for today’s performance of ‘Almond Croissant Keikaku’ http://t.co/2CWMEhNQYX pic.twitter.com/gxo2WuTMuH — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

Looking 4 good photo 4 your iphone wallpaper? Believe it or not, Here is a bunch. #SKE48 Yukko http://t.co/7G9ZqT7HBH pic.twitter.com/VYY5LM5H2i — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Now watching Tano X Tomu on Ariyoshi Kyowakoku. pic.twitter.com/louU50jIm9 — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

People say Fans resembles their Oshi and vice versa, and yeah Tanochan is apparently involved with lots of Internet War LOL — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Secret information from 2ch: “Tano gets angry too easily” #AriyoshiKyowakoku pic.twitter.com/4atocL8832 — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

On the other day, Tanochan wrote a comment targeting to a fan on Google +: “Why you trying to clash on me when I’m trying to move forward?- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

-You seriously have a nasty personality! It really pissed me off!!” And that drew variety of responses from fans. pic.twitter.com/m74YfnPy2w — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

And Tanochan also said “Why ppl use the word ‘Fishing’? It’s rude! What the point of fishing human?” http://t.co/0lkNFy1TXA — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

“I don’t wanna be known for Fishing Fans.” She also fired at the fad on 2ch: “Sayanee squeezed Lemon on Karaage” pic.twitter.com/jvcQ0cEDB0 — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

, said “I don’t see any point in squeezing Lemon on Karaage!!”, and that was an aggressive remark against Sayanee, who is known for squeezin — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

-Lemon on Karaage. pic.twitter.com/dveDtBrchb — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Tanochan: “Yeah, I’m short tempered, I guess, yeah, probably.” pic.twitter.com/EzRWu2kkwE — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Tanochan: “Before I was quick to get emotional and put my raw feeling into words. I thought It’s not good, and was trying to change it.” — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Tanochan: “But when I was about to trying change it, somebody suddenly clashed on me. He is way older than me yet suite stubborn and never- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

Completely in love with this Gif and her smooth movement! http://t.co/UF01VwKXPs #tanochanforlyfe — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 10, 2013

In case you don’t know, Tanochan dissed people using the word “Tsuri”, but also claimed she it okay when it’s used by Milky. #tano #milky — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

Karaage’s case is, Idk ><, she seems to have a strong opinion about it, cuz for her, the perfect Karaage is what her mom cooks for her family, — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

Plus, she is actually awarded as “Karaage-nist (Karaage Lover)” by Karaage association. So she might think AKB48 cafe should have- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

– Tano family’s Karaage (Fried Chicken) >∀< instead of Sayanee But the thing is, she has nothing against NMB48, or rather, she so much respects NMB48- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

-Tanochan respects NMB48, for their attitude toward shows. She pays attention to what each team does to make their stage a good show, and- — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013

-first voiced team 4 needs to hold meeting to improve team’s performance >∀< She is actually a perfectionist workaholic disguised as Ksgk. — AKB48WrapUp (@AKB48WrapUp) September 11, 2013