† Congrats again!! †

On December 10th, Kyoko Hasegawa (30) announced that she got pregnant in her blog. As I wrote an article that she got married to Haruichi Shindo(34), the guitarist of Porno Graffitti, only a month and a half have passed until this announcement. This news surprised me again!!! Last year, I never thought that Haruichi would even get married or have a child. You'll never know what happens around you!! :-O

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/entertainments/entertainers/081210/tnr0812101158007-n1.htm

Wow, I can't believe that Haruichi is going to be a father!! Haruichi papa and Hasekyo mama!! lol. I wonder if the baby is a boy or a girl. :-D Anyway, the child must be handsome or pretty because their parents are two famous celebrities!! I hope Hasekyo and Haruichi would continue their jobs and become a lovely family with their new-born child.

Best Wishes from Liz... ;-)

† New Single Again!! †

I've just took a bath and blogging right now...

Today, I had lunch with Masayo at the cafeteria and chatted for a long time!! :-D Mainly girls talk I guess..X-9 lol. Thursday is a busy day for me. :-( I have 4 classes and do I.T. during 3rd period, so I have to study for the whole day!! X-( Lunch time and chat with my friends makes me feel relaxed and is the power to study until 5th period!! I had a great time, thank you Masayo!! ;-)

By the way, this Wednesday, Porno Graffitti released a new single again!! The title is "Koyoi tsuki ga miezutomo" 【今宵、月が見えずとも】. I'm very happy that PG releases new songs a lot this year, but I can't catch up buying the singles albums and tickets!! As I said before, their live circuit is coming up and I have to buy their tickets on the 21st!! Economic pinch?? lol I love Haruichis' solo guitar!! X-D

Oh, time to go to sleep.. It's 23:30 already!! I have 4 classes tomorrow too. X-( Gotta get some sleep to concentrate in class!! Good night★☆(´ω｀人)zzzz

† Ace & Joker †

Today, after working at SB, I went to Shibuya HMV to buy "Porno Graffitti Best Ace" and "Porno Graffitti Best Joker"!! As the title is, it's their best album which was released today!!

4 years have passed since they have sold over 2 million of their first best albums, "Porno Graffitti Best Reds" and "Porno Graffitti Best Blues". Also, it is their first time to release a best album since the members became 2 of them. (At first, there were 3 members, Akihito (vocal), Haruichi (guitar) and Tama (bass). After releasing the "Best Reds" and "Best Blues", sadly, Tama broke up and decided to work and make music on his own in 2004. As you know, now the members are Akihito and Haruichi.)

I'm sure that fans have been waiting for "Best Ace" and "Best Joker" to be released.

At Shibuya HMV, there was a campaign (only 10/28&29). If you buy the albums there, you'll have a chance to get Porno Graffitti's original T-shirt, towel or a pen which the designs are collaborated with HMV by lottery. Unfortunately, I'm not good at picking lotteries so I couldn't get any of the prizes. But I got a sticker and masks which are participation prizes.

I went home as soon as I could and listened to the CD's. Both disks were packed with great hit songs and a new song for each disk that is not released in single. I can call these "The best of Porno Graffitti" !! Whoever wants to listen to them, please tell me!! :)

Since they have released these albums, they are going on tour. The 10th live circuit is called "Royal Straight Flash" !! I'm looking forward going to their lives again. I can't spend a year without meeting them on stage. Their performance are spectacular!! XD

† Congradulations!! †

This morning, before I went school I saw the news that my favorite guitarist, Haruichi Shindo(34) (Porno Graffitti), got married to an actress, Kyouko Hasegawa(30).

At first, I couldn't believe the news, but as a fan, I'm very happy that Haruichi got married. I hope he will have a pleasant life with Hasekyon (Kyoko's nickname).

Many of my Porno Graffitti fan friends mailed to me that they saw the news!! I'm sure that they were all surprised just as I was.

I agreed with Hasekyon's comment why she fell in love with Haruichi. She says that his docile and homely heart made her feel pure than she had ever felt and she can be her real self in front of him. She also says that it is a miracle that she encountered with Haruichi. I think Haruichi is a genius even though he didn't go to college. As I have written before, the lyrics which he writes for Porno Graffitti and for other musicians, have a special message which enchant all the fans, other listeners and even a beautiful actress. I think Haruichi should spend a wonderful life with Hasekyon. From Hasekyon and Haruichi's comments, I thought that marriage is a lovely event in your life. There is nothing more beautiful than getting married to whom you love very much, don't you think??

I would like to congratulate them from the bottom of my heart and may God bless them forever.

† Porno Graffitti †

As I said before, I would like to write about how I became Porno Graffitti's fan. I think today's blog is pretty long.

Porno Graffitti was the one of first Japanese artists I learned when I came back to Japan from Canada. I was in grade 5, elementary school. At that time, I was not interested in them (or other music), so I did not listen to their songs at all.

After entering junior high school, I had a tough time. To tell the truth, I hated going to school because I had harassment from club members I used to belong (E.S.S), just because I couldn't do well at school. Since I like comics, I was teased that I am an "Otaku" from that group. They always said things whatever I do. I do not want to write other things they did to me. Of course, I quited E.S.S even though I belonged less than a year. I still like comics, but I become sensitive whenever I hear the word "Otaku".

From this harassment, I became misanthropy and devious. School was a nightmare for me.
Though I tried to make new friends, from my devious personality, relations broke up easily. I still did not have confidence that I can have my own ways and opinions, to stand up by myself and have fun at school like the other classmates.

That was when I met Porno Graffitti again.
They have changed since I have last saw them. They were having an interview on a music program. There was an documentary video which showed Porno Graffitti's history. Before their major debut in Tokyo, they have tough times doing street lives at Osaka. But they never gave up and after 2 years of difficulty, Porno Graffitti has debuted in September 8th,1999. In the interview, Akihito, the vocalist (picture: left) said, " It was tough, and we didn't know where the dark tunnel ends, but we didn't think it was bad. We always thought positively. You can get out of the tunnel by enduring and strive for the things you want to accomplish". Also, for the question "What would you like to do in the future?", they answered that they would like to give many messages by making songs and do many live performances for many people. After their interview, they sang their latest song. My eyes were full with tears. I have never heard such a beautiful song than that. From this program, I realized that "I'm not the only one who is struggling, if you do your best, something wonderful comes back to you."

From that day, I became their fan. I have also changed. I regained my confidence that I can be my self, started to think things positively and do things that I want to do with all my might.

It is not too much to say that Porno Graffitti is my savior and hope. If it weren't for them, I would still be struggling by my self and not happy or cheerful with many friends like now. I feel thankful and I am very lucky to encounter with such an artist like them. I am confident to say that I will be their fan forever.

† Love, too Death,too †

Today, after my part-time job, I went to HMV to buy Porno Graffitti's new single which has released today!!

The new single is called "Love,too Death,too". It's their 26th single. (Click the title to watch the M.V.)

The picture is the special package which contains the CD and an original playing cards. The design is very beautiful.

I like the lyrics of this song which is written by Haruichi, the guitarist of Porno Graffitti. The lyrics Haruichi writes have a literature taste with twists and turns. It is sometimes difficult to understand the message of the song. I think he has a special talent to write these kind of lyrics.




All my friends know that Porno Graffitti is my No.1 favorite artist!! I love them more than Arashi!! I have been their fan for over 5years and went to their lives 4 times. Now, I'm trying to collect all of their CDs and DVDs, but it's very hard because I spend the money for the tickets of the live and official live goods (T-shirts, key holders, stickers, etc.).

I would like to write about how I became their fan later on.
See you then!! Bye-bye!!