#Aoi Sakana

[tanya-shiza]

DSDF Charapters // Different Scales in the Demonic Fish (Original Work)

I promised to post the second huge post and here it is! Enjoy! 😋

⚠️Disclaimer⚠️

Mention of discomforting topics, abuse, fatshaming, sexual violence, world domination(dictatorship bordering on obsessive faith).

All countries in this post are just stereotypical copies. I don't strive for realism. Only clichés and stereotypes.

Brief description of the idea:

An evil corporation kidnaps a scientist to recruit him into a willing slave. However, during the brainwashing, something goes wrong and the secretary hesitates. The kidnapped scientist is happy he was kidnapped and confess that he actually always dreamed of being hired to work for this evil corporation. The secretary takes a liking to the scientist and manages to convince the Leaders that the scientist is obedient enough and doesn't need to be brainwashed. The Leaders allows it and this becomes the beginning of the return of memory to the secretary...

The main character is the scientist, but the main action takes place with the secretary, who falls in love with the scientist and gradually regains his memory of his past life. This, of course, makes the leaders of the corporation angry and they are trying to prevent the main characters from being together. The senior Leader threatens the secretary, and the junior Leader bullies the scientist.

About Sea Serpents:

Sea Serpents are an evil corporation founded in Japan by two Ikuchi(long sticky fish snakes) demons. Nagai Sakana controls the most cruel and largest part of the company, and Aoi Sakana controls the part that has direct control over Japan.

The influence of the evil corporation extends to the whole world. Agents work in a wide variety of fields, including government agencies in many countries. 20 years ago, during the crisis in the USSR, Sea Serpents provided support and began close cooperation with the authorities of the USSR and their military forces. The slogan has spread in the country that Sea Serpents are friends and can be trusted. Most people believed that.

The USSR is not the only country to which the Sea Serpents provided support in order to introduce their agents into the government. But we are interested in the USSR, because Andrey is from there. Besides, the USSR is big. And the Cold War...

Main protagonists:

Andrey - Code: F-1678

29 year old, short, chubby man. Came to Japan from the USSR at the age of 22. Scientist in the field of robotic technology.

Andrey's family believed the propaganda. His father got a great job! The family's well-being has improved, but when Andrey was 4 years old, his father mysteriously died. The mother and the rest of the family started express strong doubts about the Sea Serpents, but this doesn't convince Andrey. Deceived by propaganda, he moved to Japan when he turned 22, to increase his chances of getting hired.

Hengry - Code: L-808

32 years old, tall, strong man. Doesn't remember his past life and real name. Works as Nagai Sakana's secretary.

Henry is not the real name of L-808. When Andrey asked what the real name of the secretary is, L-808 suggested that the scientist come up with one that he would like. And Andrey liked the name Henry.

He was incredibly surprised that Andrey dreamed of working for Sea Serpents all his life, because most people cries and resist, showing strong unwillingness to become slave.

Main antagonists:

Aoi Sakana — Ikuchi

BITCH— I mean, sassy, narcissistic abuser who sees humans only as his toys and test subjects. He is bulling Andrey for being chubby. (the real antagonist 😡 Andrey is pretty man 💞)

He flirts with Henry, but L-808 doesn't reciprocate... some sexual violence occurs 😭

Nagai Sakana — Ikuchi

A cruel, merciless fish-snake yokai(demon). The eldest of two brothers (hi, Aoi Sakana). Represents the role of the Leader in Sea Serpents, but allows Aoi Sakana too much to do, causing the lines between Kumichō (The founder) and Sosāi (The second head after the founder) to blur. Aoi Sakana has more influence on the Japan, but not global world.

Inspired by:

HYDRA - Marvel. But I've never read a single comic book, I've never watched any movie, and I only found out about this company thanks to an AI bot. I read the information about it on funwiki, and I liked it so much that I created something separate, simplified, but still similar.

[saltwaterandstars]

I raved about the film Perfect Days when I first saw it a few weeks ago:

I watched it again a few days ago - again for free because MUBI do a 7-day free trial, and I loved it even more the second time. One of the great things about the film is the soundtrack. It has lots of really good western '60s and '70s tracks by people like Patti Smith and Otis Reading, but it also has this Japanese track that I'd never heard before and I've fallen in love with - Aoi Sakana by Sanchiko Kanenobu:

[questintheskies]

I was kind of meh when I first heard this coming together, but seeing the roster including Saori Anou, Sayaka Unagi, and Ancham has sold me on it haha plus the name Sukeban automatically makes me think of Sukeban Deka so xD

First Ever All-Japanese Joshi Wrestling Company in the United States Brings Japan’s Top Female Wrestlers to a Global Audience

New York, NY (September 1, 2023) – Sukeban, the first ever Joshi women’s wrestling company outside of Japan featuring an entirely Japanese roster, will hold its World Premiere event on September 21, 2023 at Capitale in New York City. Featuring the strongest women’s roster in North America, Sukeban will hearken back to the glory days of Joshi wrestling to present the authentic, hard-hitting, phenomenal Joshi experience.

Tickets go on sale for the World Premiere today, Friday, September 1st at 10 a.m. ET exclusively via DICE, conveniently linked from www.sukeban.com. The main event of the World Premiere event will feature Ichigo Sayaka (aka Unagi Sayaka) vs. Countess Saori (aka Saori Anou), with the winner competing for the Sukeban World Championship at Sukeban’s second event in the United States, to be announced in the coming weeks.

The Sukeban name is an ode to the girl gangs of the 1960s and 1970s that helped bring feminism to the forefront of Japan. Sukeban’s roster features many of the world’s best wrestlers portraying new characters that they have helped influence and create. The company’s four stables, The Vandals, Harajuku Stars, Cherry Bomb Girls, and Dangerous Liaisons, feud with one another to reach the apex of Sukeban. The contracted roster, signed to long-term deals, includes:

The Vandals

Atomic Banshee, portrayed by Ram Kaichow Otaku-chan, portrayed by Kaori Yoneyama Midnight Player, portrayed by AOI BINGO, portrayed by ???

Harajuku Stars

Ichigo Sayaka, portrayed by Unagi Sayaka Maya Mamushi, portrayed by Maya Yukihi Saki Bimi, portrayed by SAKI Babyface, portrayed by Ancham

Cherry Bomb Girls

Crush Yuu, portrayed by Yuu Supersonic, portrayed by ??? Riko Blondie, portrayed by Riko Kaiju

Dangerous Liaisons

Countess Saori, portrayed by Saori Anou Commander Nakajima, portrayed by Arisa Nakajima Lady Antoinette, portrayed by Risa Sera Queen of Hearts, portrayed by Miyuki Takase

Unaffiliated

Stray Cat, portrayed by ???

In addition to exciting wrestlers added to the roster, the World Premiere event at Capitale in New York City features several elements that will make the event unique:

Championship Belt, unveiled in New York, designed and created by the greatest industrial designer of this generation, Marc Newson.

Wrestler costumes and all merchandise designed by world-famous creative director and fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan.

Hats created by the most important milliner in history, Stephen Jones

Finger nail art by social media superstar Mei Kawajiri (Nails by Mei).

Anime and manga art by fast-rising artist and author Sakana Koji.

Sukeban’s debut event in New York will be followed by further events around the United States and globally, with additional plans to be announced in the coming weeks. With ambitious growth plans and a strategic focus on its content ecosystem, Sukeban is poised to expand operations worldwide and pull from numerous lucrative revenue streams.

For more information, visit sukeban.com and follow Sukeban on Instagram, TikTok, and X at @sukeban_world.

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Sachiko Kanenobu - Aoi Sakana

[jpnnewmusicdaily]

青い魚 (Aoi Sakana) by Sachiko Kanenobu / 金延幸子

Album: み空 Year: 1972 Label: URC Lyrics & Music: Sachiko Kanenobu / 金延幸子

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⭐List of everything⭐

Work in progress, last updated: 03-02-2023

Manga

1998 Kimi no Egao no… (one-shot)

1998  Mukashimukashi no Monogatari (one-shot)

1998 Shiri to Kuro to Haiiro to (one-shot)

1999 ECLLISSE - Scuola Privata (1½ chapters)

2001 Same Cell Organism/Dousaibou Seibutsu (1 volume)

2001 Rojou Swimmer (one-shot)

2001 Sayonara Sankaku (one-shot)

2002 Setsunai Koi no Hanashi (one-shot)

2002 Soshite Hibi Koishiteku (one-shot)

2002 Kirai Kirai Kirai Suki (3 chapters)

2002 Tell me what happened yesterday (one-shot)

2002 84banme no Ginga Kansokusho (one-shot)

2002 I will take you there someday (one-shot)

2003 The Day I Become a Butterfly/Chou ni Naru Hi (1 volume)

2003 O-hi-sama to Kaze wo Agemasu (one-shot)

2003 Soshite Koi Ga Hajimaru (4 chapters)

2003 Kimi wo Ashita wo Omou Hi (one-shot)

2003 Hoshi yo Oka yo Fuyu no Ao yo (2 chapters)

2003 Hime-sama to Ouji (2 chapters)

2003 Warau Byouki (one-shot)

2003 Hiroaki-kun (one-shot)

2004 Voices of a Distant Star/Hoshi no Koe (1 volume)

2004 Jisou bunseki (one-shot)

2004 Wasurene no Language (one-shot)

2004 Ayakashi Karaa Emaki (one-shot)

2004 Houkago guitar (one-shot)

2004 Mi to Shounen (one-shot)

2005 Natsukachi Machi no Rozione (1 volume)

2005 Yume no Tsurugi (3 chapters)

2005 Kokoro Kikai (2 chapters)

2005 Nemunoki no Geshukusou (one-shot)

2005 Suzukaze no Hito (2 chapters)

2005 Boku wa Sakana (one-shot)

2005 Soshite Watashi wa Kaeru ni Koisuru (one-shot)

2006 Nanairo Sekai (4 chapters)

2006 Kumo no Mukou, Yaskusoku no Basho (8 chapters, discontinued)

2007 Bus Hashiru (1 volume)

2007 Tengujin (8 chapters, discontinued)

2007 My Girl (5 volumes)

2007 Kon no Ki Konoha (one-shot)

2007 Yoshinatsu (one-shot)

2008 Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan (1 volume)

2008 Sukima Shiki (6 chapters)

2008 Fuyu no Hana (one-shot)

2008 Kimi wa Boku no Taiyou (one-shot)

2009 Yubikiri Hime (one-shot)

2009 For Once Story (one-shot)

2009 Yakusoku Siren (6 chapters)

2011 Tetsugaku Letra (6 volumes)

2012 Itsuya-san (2 volumes)

2015 Kami-sama no Joker (3 volumes)

2015 Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa (10 volumes)

2018 Watashi to Watashi (1 volume)

2018 Okashiratsuki (4 volumes)

Doujinshi

XXXX Wendy (Gundam Wing, Fanbook No.5)

XXXX EX (Gundam Wing)

XXXX 1x2 (Gundam Wing)

XXXX 01+02 (Gundam Wing)

XXXX BAD BOY (Gundam Wing)

XXXX Hamelner - Hamerun no Baiorinhiki (Gundam Wing)

XXXX Unknown

XXXX 風姿花伝 /Fuushi kaden (Yu Yu Hakusho)

1996 The Greatest Gift (Gundam Wing)

1996 BOY’S (Gundam Wing)

1996 OH! MY LOVER (Gundam Wing)

1996 Aruite ikou (Gundam Wing)

1997 少年時代/Shounen Jidai (Gundam Wing)

1997 Antique Angel (Gundam Wing)

1997 Futari no Kioku (Gundam Wing, fanbook No.8)

1998 Jinkou Tengoku ~Les paradis artificiels~ (Gundam Wing)

1998 Bronze Master (Gundam Wing, Fanbook No.10)

1998 Suki to Iu Koto (Gundam Wing)

1999 Tenshibi (Gundam Wing, Fanbook No.12)

1999 Free Devil Jam (Gundam Wing)

1999 Kimi wa iku. Ima, kiseki no hito toshite/Go. Now. And Be a Miraculous Person. (One Piece, Fanbook No.1)

2000 MY PRECIOUS! ~HARUKANA HITO~ (Gundam Wing, Fanbook No.14)

2000 Smokin’ Billy (One Piece)

2000 YUKKA (One Piece, Fanbook No. 3)

2000 (Julia) Order (One Piece, Fanbook No. 4)

2000 ROBOT: Mr. Lawrence (One Piece)

2001 Sakyu Rasenron (Naruto, Fanbook No.1)

2001 Baku (Naruto, Fanbook No.2)

2001 Kiri Komurumi Sora ni Hibiki Seimi Uta no Kioku (Naruto Fanbook No.3)

2002 Maboroshibito (Naruto, Fanbook No.4)

2001 Look all around. Nothing but blue skies. Look straight ahead. (Naruto, One Piece, Gundam Wing)

2002 Uzumaki Ninjutsu Chou (Naruto)

2003 Gensou Kouzou (Naruto, Fanbook No.5)

Novel illustration

1998 Yoshizaki-san Uchi no Katei no Jijou (1 novel)

1999 Datenshi ni Bishou wo (1 novel)

2000 Kono Koi wa Anata no Tame ni (3 novels)

2000 Soshite Koi ga Hajimaru (2 novels)

2000 Love Sapiens (1 novel)

2000 Amai Kuchibiru, Nigai Kiss (1 novel)

2000 Anata wa sore o gamandekinai (1 novel)

2001 Imitation Wedding (1 novel)

2001 Blue ～Umi yori aoi (1 novel)

2001 Ren'ai wa Kizoku no Tashinami (1 novel)

2001 Heimat Rose (7 novels)

2002 Dare Yori mo Kimi wo Blonde Romance (1 novel)

2002 Innocent Garden (2 novels)

2003 Love Minus Zero (1 novel)

2003 Tonari no Ouji-sama (1 novel)

2003 Kimi to Hiiro no Koi wo Daki (1 novel)

2003 Gakuen Ryou no inosento! (1 novel)

2003 Namae no nai Kankei (1 novel)

2003 Himitsu wa Shirosoubi no Shita ni (1 novel)

2003 Shounen wa Wagamama Koi no Toriko (1 novel)

2004 Boku Dake no Kishi (1 novel)

2004 Boku wa Hitomi no Naka ni Iru (1 novel)

2004 Kimi to Hiiro no Koi o Daki (1 story/novel)

2005 Yume no Tsurugi (1 novel)

2005 Souten no Tsuki (1 novel)

2005 Souten no Hasha - Fuu no Keifu (1 novel)

2006 Schwarz Hertz (14 novels)

2007 Pool Ippai no Blue (1 novel)

2009 Boku to “Kanojo” no Kubi Nashi Shitai (1 novel)

2010 Bokura no Rinnetenshou (1 novel)

2011 Mayonaka no Kudamono (1 novel)

2012 Himegoto Shoujo (1 novel)

2013 Точка (1 novel)

2013 Daremo ga Boku ni “Tantei” o Yara Seta Garu (1 novel)

2013 Mei Tantei Datte Koi o Suru (1 novel)

2014 Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa (10 novels)

2014 Shampoo gets in my eyes (1 novel)

2015 Boku to Shinigami no Kuroi Ito (3 novels)

2016 Kimi ga Kaori, Kimi ga Kikoeru (1 novel)

2017 Uchi no Shitsuji ni Negattanaraba (10 novels)

2017 Soshite, Alice wa Inaku Natta (1 novel)

2017 Koimushi (1 novel)

2018 Bousou Grand Hotel (1 novel)

2020 Houkago no Usotsuki-tachi (1 novel)

2021 Ichigo X Rock (1 novel)

Other illustration

2004 How to Write a Boy's Love Novel

2009 Hana Kagari - ON/OFF single CD

2015 Syousetsuya Sari Sari - magazine covers

[ramblingcryptid]

PONYO PONYO PONYO SAKANA NO KO

AOI UMI KARA YATTE KITA 🎵

PONYO PONYO PONYO FUKURANDA

MANMARU ONAKA NO ONNA NO KO 🎶

[tetrix-anime]

Fall 2019 Anime Song Release Dates

I compiled a list of theme songs of the anime of the Fall 2019 Season.

OP = Opening, ED = Ending, TM = Theme Song

2 Aug 2019

Black Fox TM - "BLACKFOX" by fripSide

28 Aug 2019

Enen no Shouboutai OP2 - "MAYDAY feat. Ryo from CRYSTAL LAKE" by coldrain

2 Oct 2019

Kono Oto Tomare! 2nd Season OP - "Harmony" by Shouta Aoi

11 Oct 2019

Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia OP - "Phantom Joke" by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN

16 Oct 2019

Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu! ED - "dear my distance" by Akari Kitou

23 Oct 2019

Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu! OP - "Hajimete no Kakumei" by DIALOGUE+

Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise OP - "Re:RISE" by Spira Spica

Hataage! Kemono Michi OP - "Fight! Kemoner Mask" by NoB with Kemoner Mask (Katsuyuki Konishi)

Houkago Saikoro Club ED - "On the Board" by Aya (Marika Kouno), Miki (Saki Miyashita), Midori (Miyu Tomita)

Kandagawa Jet Girls OP - "BULLET MERMAID" by Rin Namiki (Yuu Sasahara) and Misa Aoi (Riko Kohara)

Rifle is Beautiful OP - "Let's go! Rifling 4!!!!" by Rifling4

Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata Fine TM - "glory days" by Luna Haruna

Shin Chuuka Ichiban! OP - "Koufukuron" by Qaijff

Shinchou Yuusha OP - "TIT FOR TAT" by MYTH & ROID

Shokugeki no Souma: Shin no Sara OP - "Chronos" by STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION

30 Oct 2019

Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai 2 OP - "Can now, Can now" by Study

High Score Girl II ED - "Unknown World Map" by Etsuko Yakushimaru

Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen OP - "Masshiro" by Sumire Moroboshi

Hoshiai no Sora ED - "Kago no Naka no Bokura wa" by AIKI from bless4

Vinland Saga OP2 - "Dark Crow" by MAN WITH A MISSION

Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! OP - "Smile Skill = Suki Skill" by Akaki Chikai

Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! ED - "Genzai Banzai" by Mile (Azumi Waki)

Z/X: Code Reunion OP - "Destiny" by Yui Ogura

6 Nov 2019

Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen ED - "Kamikazari no Tenshi" by Megumi Nakajima

Hoshiai no Sora OP - "Suisou" by Megumi Nakajima

Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin ED - "Regeneration" by Sora Amamiya

Rifle is Beautiful ED - "Yuuyake Friends" by Rifling4

Shinchou Yuusha ED - "be perfect, plz!" by Riko Azuna

Shokugeki no Souma: Shin no Sara ED - "Emblem" by nano.RIPE

Vinland Saga ED2 - "Drown" by milet

13 Nov 2019

Bokutachi wa Benkyou ga Dekinai 2 ED - "Houkago no Liberty" by halca

High Score Girl II OP - "flash" by sora tob sakana

Houkago Saikoro Club OP - "Present Moment" by Miyu Tomita

Val x Love OP - "for…" by Rikako Aida

20 Nov 2019

Azur Lane OP - "graphite/diamond" by May'n

Beastars ED - "Le zoo" by YURiKA

Boku no Hero Academia 4th Season OP - "Polaris" by BLUE ENCOUNT

Dr. Stone ED2 - "Yume no you na" by YouthK Saeki

Keishichou Tokumubu Tokushu Kyouakuhan Taisakushitsu Dainanaka: Tokunana OP - "Take On Fever" by OLDCODEX

Ore wo Suki nano wa Omae dake ka yo OP - "Papapa" by Shuka Saitou

Shin Chuuka Ichiban! ED - "Paradigm Shift" by Brian the Sun

Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld ED - "Resolution" by Haruka Tomatsu

Val x Love ED - "UP-DATE x PLEASE!!! ver 1.7.8" by Ichika Saotome (Yumi Uchiyama), Natsuki Saotome (Kaede Hondo), Yakumo Saotome (Maki Kawase)

27 Nov 2019

Azur Lane ED - "Hikari no Michishirube" by Kano

Boku no Hero Academia 4th Season ED - "Koukai no Uta" by Sayuri

Assassins Pride OP - "Share the light" by Run Girls, Run!

Assassins Pride ED - "Ijin-tachi no Jikan" by Melida Angel (Tomori Kusunoki)

Kandagawa Jet Girls ED - "RIVALS" by Azusa Tadokoro

Keishichou Tokumubu Tokushu Kyouakuhan Taisakushitsu Dainanaka: Tokunana ED - "One Wish" by SCREEN mode

Kono Oto Tomare! 2nd Season ED - "Rainbow" by Yuuma Uchida

Mairimashita! Iruma-kun ED - "Devi-Cue" by Yuu Serizawa

4 Dec 2019

Diamond no Ace: Act II ED - "Chance!" by Suzuko Mimori

11 Dec 2019

Granblue Fantasy The Animation Season 2 OP - "Stay With Me" by Seven Billion Dots

Unknown Date

Beastars OP - "Wild Side" by ALI

Chihayafuru 3 OP - "COLORFUL" by 99RadioService

Chihayafuru 3 ED - "Hitomebore" by Band Harassment

Dr. Stone OP2 - "Sangenshoku" by PELICAN FANCLUB

Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia ED - "Hoshi ga Furu Yume" by Eir Aoi

Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise ED - "MAGIC TIME" by Sudannayuzuyully

Hataage! Kemono Michi OP - "Anegdot" by Momosu Momosu

Mairimashita! Iruma-kun OP - "Magical Babyrinth" by DA PUMP

Nanatsu no Taizai: Kamigami no Gekirin OP - "ROB THE FRONTIER" by UVERworld

Null Peta TM - "#NULL!*Pet" by Null (Azuki Waki), Peta (Reina Ueda)

Ore wo Suki nano wa Omae dake ka yo ED - "Hanakotoba" by Sumireko Sanchouin (Haruka Tomatsu), Aoi Hinata (Haruka Shiraishi), Sakura Akino (Sachika Misawa)

[48sarchive]

Minegishi Minami (峯岸みなみ)

She announced her graduation on December 8, 2019 and her graduation concert will be on April 2, 2020 at Yokohama Arena.

Nickname: Miichan (みいちゃん)

Birthdate: November 15, 1992 (age 27)

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Bloodtype: B

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Height: 158cm

Years Active: 2005-2020 (14 years)

Agency: Ogi Productions

Group: AKB48

Team: Team K (Captain)

Generation: 1st Generation

                                                    2005-2018

Trivia

Favourite food: Fried prawns.

Favourite flower: Lavender.

Favourite drama: Kids' War

She was demoted to Kenkyuusei status in Feburary 2013 due to a dating scandal, where she shaved her hair. Later she was promoted again to Team 4, and became the captain of the team.

Wanted to get married at age 23, and for her future husband to call her 'Minami' rather than 'Miichan'. However, in shukanAKB 100Q she contradicted this by saying that she wants to get married at age around age 30.

Keeps warm in winter by pretending it's summer and feeling thankful that it's so breezy. She learned this from a manga.

Is often jealous of Kojima Haruna for being able to write kanji that she can't write herself.

Her father is a big fan of Asaka Yui and Minamino Yoko, and frequently asks Minami to take photos of the other AKB48 members.

Is allergic to cats.

Recommended AKB48 song is Skirt, Hirari, because the costumes are cute.

Has been participating in dance lessons since Grade 1 and considers dance her favorite sport.

In 2002, she auditioned for Hello! Project Kids.

Her parents run a restaurant named "Tea Room Tane" located in Takashimadaira, Tokyo.

Had the nickname Gojira (Godzilla) in primary school.

Leader of Driving Club

During the 1st Generation's debut, they were told by their agency to think of stage names for themselves. Because she had the same name as Takahashi Minami, Minegishi thought of using Mimi-chan as her stage name.

Her oshimen in HKT48 is Motomura Aoi.

She also is a member of a sub-group called No Sleeves

AKB48 Senbatsu Elections

1st Senbatsu Election - #16 (Senbatsu)

2nd Senbatsu Election - #14 (Senbatsu)

3rd Senbatsu Election - #15 (Senbatsu)

4th Senbatsu Election - #14 (Senbatsu)

5th Senbatsu Election - #18 (Undergirls)

6th Senbatsu Election - #22 (Undergirls)

7th Senbatsu Election - #19 (Undergirls)

8th Senbatsu Election - #17 (Undergirls Center)

10th Senbatsu Election - #32 (Undergirls)

Singles Participation

AKB48 A-Sides

Sakura no Hanabiratachi

Aitakatta

Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru

Keibetsu Shiteita Aijou

BINGO!

Boku no Taiyou

Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka?

Romance, Irane

Sakura no Hanabiratachi 2008

Baby! Baby! Baby!

Oogoe Diamond

10nen Zakura

Namida Surprise!

Iiwake Maybe

RIVER

Ponytail to Shushu

Heavy Rotation

Beginner

Sakura no Ki ni Narou

Everyday, Katyusha

Flying Get

Kaze wa Fuiteiru

Ue Kara Mariko

GIVE ME FIVE!

Manatsu no Sounds Good!

Gingham Check

UZA

So long!

Heart Ereki

Mae Shika Mukanee

Labrador Retriever

Kibouteki Refrain

Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai

Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby

Kimi wa Melody

Tsubasa wa Iranai

Shoot Sign

Negaigoto no Mochigusare

11-gatsu no Anklet (Media Senbatsu)

AKB48 B-Sides

Dear my teacher (Sakura no Hanabiratachi)

Aozora no Soba ni Ite (Skirt, Hirari)

Dakedo... (Aitakatta)

Virgin love (Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru)

Namida Uri no Shoujo (Keibetsu Shiteita Aijou)

Only Today (BINGO!)

Mirai no Kajitsu (Boku no Taiyou)

Viva! HurricaneViva! Hurricane (Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka?)

Ai no Moufu (Romance, Irane)

Saigo no Seifuku (Sakura no Hanabiratachi 2008)

Yume wo Shinaseru Wake ni Ikanai (Baby! Baby! Baby!)

109 (Marukyuu) (Oogoe Diamond)

Sakurairo no Sora no Shita de (10nen Zakura)

Choose me! (Sakura no Shiori)

Majisuka Rock'n'Roll (Sakura no Shiori)

Majijo Teppen Blues (Ponytail to Shushu)

Yasai Sisters (Heavy Rotation)

Lucky Seven (Heavy Rotation)

Yoyaku Shita Christmas (Chance no Junban)

ALIVE (Chance no Junban)

Korekara Wonderland (Everyday, Katyusha)

Yankee Soul (Everyday, Katyusha)

Seishun to Kizukanai Mama (Flying Get)

Yasai Uranai (Flying Get)

Noel no Yoru (Ue Kara Mariko)

Zero-Sum Taiyou (Ue Kara Mariko)

Yume no Kawa (Gingham Check)

Seigi no Mikata Janai Hero (UZA)

Totteoki Christmas (Eien Pressure)

Eien Yori Tsuzuku You ni (Eien Pressure)

Sokode inu no unchi fun jau ka ne? (So long!)

LOVE Shugyou (Sayonara Crawl)

Hasute to Wasute (Sayonara Crawl)

Ai no Imi wo Kangaete Mita (Koi Suru Fortune Cookie)

Namida no Sei Janai (Koi Suru Fortune Cookie)

Saigo no Door (Koi Suru Fortune Cookie)

Seijun Philosophy (Heart Ereki)

Mosh & Dive (Suzukake Nanchara)

Party is Over (Suzukake Nanchara)

Kyou Made no Melody (Labrador Retriever)

Heart no Dasshutsu Game (Labrador Retriever)

Dareka ga Nageta Ball (Kokoro no Placard)

Me wo Akete Mama no First Kiss (Kibouteki Refrain)

Haru no Hikari Chikadzuita Natsu (Green Flash)

Summer side (Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai)

Sayonara Surfboard (Halloween Night)

Senaka Kotoba (Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby)

Oneesan no Hitorigoto (Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby)

Aishuu no Trumpeter (Tsubasa wa Iranai)

Densetsu no Sakana (LOVE TRIP / Shiawase wo Wakenasai) (Center)

Mata Anata no Koto wo Kangaeteta (High Tension) (Center)

Anogoro no Gohyaku Yen Dama (Negaigoto no Mochigusare)

Darashinai Aishikata (＃SukiNanda)

Yosougai no Story (11-gatsu no Anklet)

Shuuden no Yoru (Teacher Teacher)

[zapthecactus]

Ultimate Japanese – Lesson 3

Hatsuon

Vowel Clusters

When two identical vowels [aa, ii, ee, uu, oo] are together, they are held for twice as long as normal.

Examples:

kado [corner] vs. kaado [card]

chizu [map] vs. chiizu [cheese]

su [nest] vs. suu [number]

beru [bell] vs. beeru [veil]

hoshi [star] vs. hooshi [service]

Whereas, if there are two different vowels together, they are each pronounced for the same length of time.

Examples:

ue [top, up, above]

akai [red]

aoi [blue]

baiu [rainy season]

koe [voice]

Ei is an exception and is often pronounced as ee.

keiko [practice]

eiga [movie]

Bunpoo to yoohoo

Numbers

0 zero, rei

1 ichi 一

2 ni　二

3 san　三

4 yon, shi　四

5 go　五

6 roku　六

7 nana, shichi　七

8 hachi　八

9 ku, kyuu　九

10 juu　十

For 11 - 19, simply add the corresponding number behind 10.

11 juuichi [10 + 1]

12 juuni [10 + 2]

For tens, multiply it by 10.

20 nijuu [2*10] 二十

100 hyaku　百

200 nihyaku [2*100]　二百

1000 sen, issen 千

2000 nisen [2*1000]　二千

The Japanese currency is pronounced as en, rather than yen [¥].

ichien [1¥]

juuen [10¥]

hyakuen [100¥]

hyakuen desu. [It is 100¥.]

kore wa sen’en desu. [This is 1000¥.]

kore wa niseen’en desu ka. [Is this 2000¥?]

Nouns plus copula in the past affirmative

Desu ➡️ deshita

watashi wa kutsu wa tatta nisen’en deshita. [My shoes were only 2000¥.]

kasa wa sen’en deshita. [The umbrella was 1000¥.]

Desu [present affirmative] vs. ja arimasen [present negative] vs. deshita [past affirmative]

watashi wa gakusei desu. [I am a student.]

watashi wa gakuesi ja arimasen. [I’m not a student.]

watashi wa gakusei deshita. [I was a student.]

I-Adjectives

There are two types of adjectives: i- and na-.

takai [expensive]

yasui [inexpensive]

ii or yoi [good, nice, fine, okay]

warui [bad]

The final i in an i-adj. is proceded by a, i, u, o, but never e. They also change based on tense and if their affirmative or negative.

ii desu [it is good]

ookii desu [it is big]

warui desu [it is bad]

chiisai desu [it is small]

takai desu [it is expensive]

akarui desu [it is bright]

yasui desu [it is inexpensive]

kurai desu [it is dark]

shimadaya no kutsu wa yasui desu. [Shimadaya’s shoe are inexpensive]

Sometimes you can add n between the adj. and desu to mean “the fact is that...” or “indeed”.

yasui n desu [(the fact is that) it is inexpensive]

hanabishi no kutsu wa taki n desu [(indeed) Hanabishi’s shoes are expensive.]

Question Words

Nani [what] - followed by o, as nani is the direct object.

nani o shimashoo ka [what should we do?]

nani o tabemasu ka [what will you eat?]

udon o tabemasu [I will eat noodles.]

nani o kaimashoo ka [what should we buy?]

pan to jamu o kaimashoo [let’s buy bread and jam]

Doko [where] - followed by e, de, no.

doko e ikimashoo ka [where should we go?]

hanabishi e ikimashoo [let’s go to hanabishi]

ashita doko de asagohan to hirugohan o tabemasu ka [where will you have breakfast and lunch tomorrow?]

uchi de tabemasu [I will eat at home]

doko no mise desu ka [which store is it?]

shinjuku no mise desu [it is a store in shinjuku]

Dono [which, out of 3+ choices] – used before the noun.

dono sakana o tabemashoo ka [which fish should we eat?]

maguro o tabemashoo [let’s eat tuna]

dono hana o kaimashoo ka [which flowers should we buy?]

bara o kaimashoo [let’s buy roses]

dono depaato de (kaimashita ka) [at which department store?]

Dono no – indicates location

doko no deppato de [at which department store?]

Particles

Yo – implies giving new information [you know, certainly]

shimadaya no kutsu wa yasui desu yo [Shimadaya’s shoes are certainly inexpensive]

suzuki-san wa depaato e ikimashita yo [Ms. Suzuki went to the department store, you know?]

tatta sen’en deshita yo [it was only 1000¥, you know]

Kedo [but]

watashi no ketsu wa tatta nisen’en deshita kedo kookyuuhin desu [My shoes were only 2000¥, but they are high-quality merchandise]

hanabishi no kutsu wa takai desu kedo yoofuku wa yasui desu [shoes are hanabishi are expensive, but their apparel is inexpensive]

suzuki-san wa dekakemasu kedo watashi wa dekakemasen [Ms. Suzuki is going out, but I am not]

Demo [but] – a conjugation used at the beginning of a sentence.

maguro wa yasui desu kedo unagi wa takai desu [the tuna is inexpensive, but the eel is expensive]

VS. maguru wa yasui desu. demo unagi wa takai desu [the tuna is inexpensive. however, the eel is expensive]

Deletion of the direct object

doko de kutsu o kaimasu ka [where are you going to buy shoes?]

shimadaya de kaimasu [i am going to buy (them) at shimadaya]

kinoo booshi o kaimashita [i bought a hat yesterday]

watashi mo kaimashita yo [i bought (one), too]

Tango to hyoogen

mise [store]

depaato [department store]

kutsu [shoes]

booshi [hat, cap]

pan [bread]

jamu [jam]

sakana [fish]

maguro [tuna]

unagi [eel]

hana [flower]

bara [rose]

asagohan [breakfast]

hirugohan [lunch]

yoofuku [clothes]

kookyuuhin [quality goods]

shimasu [to do]

dekakemasu [to go out]

ii, yoi [good, nice, fine, okay]

warui [bad]

takai [expensive]

yasui [inexpensive]

ookii [big]

chiisai [ small]

akarui [bright]

kurai [dark]

tatta [only]

totemo [very]

tokidoki [sometimes]

demo [but]

tokoro de [by the way]

itsi ka [sometime, someday]

nani [what]

doki [where]

dono [which]

[tinymixtapes]

Light in the Attic to reissue mythical and mystical album from “Japan’s first female singer-songwriter,” Sachiko Kanenobu

The next time somebody attempts to argue that the Internet has been a wash or a net negative for the music industry overall, first: stare at them in silence for a deliberately creepy amount of time — and second: kindly point them to reissues of albums like Sachiko Kanenobu’s Misora, which few(er) people would be aware of absent the word of mouth that the World Wide Web so capably enables. The album was originally written, recorded, and released by the 18-year-old Kanenobu in 1972, and as if being sponsored by one of Japan’s first independent labels didn’t keep expectations low enough when it came to national or international publicity, the Osaka-born guitarist wasn’t especially enamored by the thought of being arguably the country’s first female singer-songwriter. She met and married music critic Paul Williams, emigrated to the United States, and reportedly left promotion up to the poor saps at Underground Record Club. Kanenobu got back into music after a period of stateside acclimating, but Misora (which roughly translates to “beautiful sky,” by the way), by virtue of being stylistically unique for the period/country when and where it was released, has garnered a reputation as a hidden gem. It’s received a number of reissues from Japan-based labels since 1995; and now, the Seattle-based Light in the Attic label will be reissuing a deluxe edition of Misora come June 21. It’ll feature audio remastered from the original analog tapes, and extensive liner notes will offer background on the delicacy that Kanenobu easily delivered way back when. And now, YOU know about it! And now, you can hear samples and pre-order it! Misora tracklisting: 01. Haru Ichiban No Kaze Wa Hageshiku (The First Strong Winds Of Spring) 02. Yuki Ga Fureba (I Wish It Would Snow) 03. Michi Yuki (Running Away On A Road Of Snow) 04. Sora Wa Fukigen (Moody Sky) 05. Aoi Sakana (Blue Fish) 06. Toki Ni Makasete (Leave It To Time) 07. Anata Kara Toku E (Far Away From You) 08. Misora (Look Up, The Sky Is Beautiful) 09. Omae No Hoshii No Wa Nani (What Do You Really Want?) 10. Kagero (The Heat Wave) 11. Hayabusa To Watashi (Falcon And I) http://j.mp/2XHEimH

[japanwords]

あおいうみ、さかなつり

(aoi umi, sakana tsuri)

“blue sea, catching fish”

The above is written in hiragana, a syllabary invented in Japan.

All Japanese words can be written in hiragana, but usually a mixture of hiragana and kanji (logograms originally from China) are used. So the above would usually be written: “青い海、魚釣り”

It is often said that there are two writing systems which were invented in Japan - hiragana and katakana (also a syllabary). However, today the above may very well be written “🌊🎣”, so I would like to propose that there are in fact three writing systems which were invented in Japan.

[thefinalanime]

Deji Meets Girl - [Tema] Miracle

Deji Meets Girl – [Tema] Miracle

Artista: Aoi KuboTemporada: Otoño 2021Ficha de la serie: Deji Meets GirlDescripción: Tema Versión Completa Akuariumu no naka oyogu sakana wa niteita watashi no sekai ni Kyuukutsu na naka mogaite kodoku wo kanjiteru Ikigurushisa ni kizuita sono toki kara tatenakunatte… Obieru koto bakari shika nakunatte shimatteite Nokotteita no wa kono basho kara nigedasu koto dake Koko ni iru koto ga tsurakute…

[mesemoa-translations]

Musumen. - Chakuriku! Getsumen ZENBU (English lyrics + romaji)

Music/Lyrics: halyosy Video supervision: Tatamitani Tetsuya Choreography: Tomoki

Please do not repost or use this translation on any other websites. If you want to translate it to other language and post elsewhere please ask first or at least credit the original source.

Note: This song has a lot of references to “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter”, a Japanese story that was also the base for “Cry For the Moon” musical, so I suggest you read it first to understand the translation better.

Romaji:

ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, musumen. presents ima wa mukashi taketori no okina toifu mono irukeri pareedo

kizanda rekishi mo zenbu zenbu (zenbu) kimi to datta

kono chijou ni oritatta ano hi atarashii namae kureta nda nda umarekawatta kigashite sukoshi tsuyoku yasashiku nareta nda nda (moonlight, moonflight)

hito wa dareshimo ga motsu tenpu no sai haato wa kasanete musubu noda noda sansun ga sankagetsu de ookiku nari miyako de uwasa no matona noda noda (moonlight, moonflight)

chotto mae ja uso mitai motto sugoku hikaritai uchuusen ni norikonde okina mo (yeah) ouna mo (yeah) mikado mo hagoromo haotte (yeah) tsuki no pareedo

fumidase one step yume wo seotte (wowow) chiisaku idaina ippo chie wo shibotte jidai ni notte (wowow) jointo shitara sekai wa mugendai

koboshita namida mo zenbu (uh) kawashita kotoba mo zenbu (uh) kizanda rekishi mo zenbu zenbu (zenbu) kimi to datta

kizuna koso ga makoto no otakara murinandai wa arienai nosa nosa kokoro no uchi wa fumi ni shitatame mikaichi wo kirihiraku nosa nosa (moonlight, moonflight)

futto chuuni uitemitai yappa yume wa horonigai aoi chikyuu wo mioroshite otoko mo (yeah) omina mo (yeah) gekai mo tenkai mo byoudou da (yeah) tsuki no kuruuzu 

tobidase two step tsugi wo mezashite (wowow) ookiku shinchouna niho dareka ga atte jibun ga atte (wowow) jointo shitara sekai wa mugendai 

afureta egao mo zenbu (uh) umareta ongaku mo zenbu (uh) tsunaida mirai mo zenbu zenbu (zenbu) kimi to datta 

beginning musumen's new journey to the moon ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, zero take off

ironna koto ga atta ai wo hanto shita toki kara omoide wo narabetara tsuki no tema park

ie de kidotte umi de hyottoshite yuji de tajitte hachi ga asonde usagi ga tonde niji ga kakatte oni to kisotte sakana to nonde yeah

fumidase three step uchuu ni totte (wowow) bokura chippokena dakara waratte kyou mo odotte (wowow) jointo shitara sekai wa mugendai

koboshita namida mo zenbu (uh) kawashita kotoba mo zenbu (uh) kizanda rekishi mo zenbu zenbu (zenbu) kimi to datta 

thank you for parading with us today, have a good time bye-bye

Translation:

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Musumen. presents “The tale of the old bamboo cutter” parade!

The whole history we made! All of it – together with you!

The day we landed on this surface We were given new names And as if we were born again, We became a bit stronger, a bit kinder (Moonlight, Moonflight)

Everyone has his own talents, Our hearts are getting closer and closer We’ve grown big out of nothing in 3 months And got known around the capital! (Moonlight, Moonflight)

Until just a while ago, it felt like a dream We wanna shine even brighter! Get on board of the spaceship! You, old man! (YEAH) And you, old woman! (YEAH) And you, Mikado, put on the feather robe! (YEAH) To the Moon parade!

Get to STEP ONE: challenge for your dream (WOWOW) One small step, but also a giant leap Think wisely, get into the current flow (WOWOW) The world is boundless if we’re together!

All of the tears we’ve shed! (UH) All of the talks we’ve had! (UH) The whole history we made! All of it – together with you!

The bonds we create are a real treasure, So no need for unreasonable demands We will leave our spirit in our words And set off for an adventure (Moonlight, Moonflight)

We wanna jump and float in the air Out dreams are kind of bittersweet We are looking down at the blue Earth Both the boys (YEAH) And the girls, (YEAH) And both the earth and the skies are the same! To the Moon cruise!

Jump to STEP TWO: keep heading further (WOWOW) A big, but also careful step There are others, and there’s me (WOWOW) And the world is boundless if we’re together!

All the beaming smiles! (UH) All the music that was made! (UH) And the future we’ve created! All of it – together with you!

Beginning Musumen.’s new journey to the moon! 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, TAKE OFF!!!

So many things happened And if we line up all the memories from the very day we hunted love… It’s the Moon theme park!

Where we were playing pretend at home, And hesitating by the sea, And getting overwhelmed in the show, Where the bees were playing, And the rabbits were jumping, And the colorful rainbow was shining, Where we were competing with demons, And drinking with fish! YEAH

Advance to STEP THREE: compared to the outer space (WOWOW) We are but a tiny existence So keep smiling, keep dancing today (WOWOW) The world is boundless if we’re together! All of the tears we’ve shed! (UH) All of the talks we’ve had! (UH) The whole history we made! All of it – together with you!

Thank you for parading with us today, have a good time! Bye-bye!

[dailyjidols]

February News Round-Up

It’s time for another news roundup! Below the read more is a compilation of some notable news stories that we haven’t previously posted about.

This month features LADYBABY’s new line-up, Maison Book Girl’s impending breakout in the UK, and a surprising amount of graduations for our shortest month of the year.

AKB48

With TPE48 confirming its 1st generation members, it has been announced that Abe Maria will be joining the new Stage 48 group, along with 44 other members three others who are also Japanese. [x]

Aoi Eir

After more then a year haitus the singer has returned. She released the music video for “Yakusoku” on February 8th, and her website location has moved. More detailed will be released later. [x]

BiSH

AiNA and Chittiii collaborated with Marty Friedman on a new song and it is now on US iTunes! It’s called “Wasted Tears”.

FES☆TIVE

3 members have announced their plans to graduate from the group on March 25th. Sakamoto Yuna, Suzuki Kotone, and Suzuki Mitsuki will be leaving. An official explanation for them leaving has not been forthcoming. [x] The remaining member will continue to perform as a 5-nin until April, when 3 new members will join. [x*]

Harajuku Ekimae Stage Parties

Haraeki Stage A, the stage’s resident dance group, is down to 4 members. Someno Rina and Irie Hinata have cancelled their contracts with the company for unspecified reasons.[x*] Meanwhile, Harajuku Otome, the model group, has been given new life. 3 more members of the trainee program NEXT have joined this group. The new members are Inoue Yuumi, Kajikawa Manami, and Tokuda Kokone. [x*]

Kajiura Yuki

Kajiura has decided to leave Space Craft Produce after 25 years with that agency. She is a musician and composer with heavy ties to anime, and created the group Kalafina. Kalafina will continue as a group without Kajiura. [x]

LADYBABY

The new members of the twice-revitalized LADYBABY have been announced. Karasawa Fuka, Ikeda Nana, and Arima Emily will make their first appearance on March 4. They will, of course, be joining Rie Kaneko, the last remaining member of the original LADYBABY. [x]

Maison Book Girl

A label from the United Kingdom has named Maison Book Girl as their first sign-on in an initiative to bring more Jpop to the Western music scene. MBG’s new single will be available on vinyl in the UK through Read The Air Records in May. [x]

Morning Musume

For the first time in 15 years, Morning Musume has topped Oricon charts. First generation members Yuko Nakazawa, Kaori Iida, Aya Ishiguro, Natsumi Abe, and Asuka Fukuda all joined in the promotions appearing on covers, and MV’s. [x]

Nogizaka46

Kawamura Mahiro has announced her graduation from the group. She has mentioned looking forward to a fresh start after graduation, but hasn’t stated a specific reason for leaving. Her graduation will take place on March 31st. [x]

Riho Iida

She has transferred to NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan from Tokuma Japan Communications. [x]

Sora Tob Sakana

They will be having their major label debut on May 16th of this year with Warner Bros Japan. [x]

SUPER☆GiRLS

2 members of the Idol Street group have announced graduation. Tanaka Mirei will graduate on March 31st. Shimura Rika will be graduating June 24th. Both have been members for 8 years. [x]

*source is in Japanese

[ayn515]

優さんと蒼さんの二人展に場内音楽と映像作品の編集にて参加します。 6月27日にはイベントライブもありますので、ぜひ遊びに来てください。

優・蒼 二人展 『泡沫のサカナ』 -utakata no sakana- 

会期：2020年6月19日（金）ー 6月28日（日）

時間：13:00 ー 20:00 ※水曜日定休/最終日17:00まで 

会場：アトリエ「空白」all floor

【作家紹介01】 

 優 -yu- 

Twitter：@yu_blueflower 

兵庫県出��� 透明水彩で絵を描き、2017年より関西中心に展示活動を行う 「透明な感情」をテーマに、花や少女の絵を描く。

日々の生活の中で、美しいものをみたときや、なにかの拍子に、心の奥に大切に仕舞っていたことを思い出したときに浮かびあがる感情や感覚をテーマに作品を制作しています。 

【作家紹介02】 

蒼 -aoi- 

Twitter：@photo_gear0

京都在住 言葉では説明できない情景を写真で表現しています

【model 紹介】

 takase

Twitter：@opal_gin

被写体、写真撮影などで活動中 私にしかできない表現と"美しいものを残していきたい"という想いで活動を行っております。

【guest artist 01】

SACHIKO

Twitter：@19Sacchan

舞台衣装制作を経て、オーダーメイド衣装［ウエディングドレス、music videoの衣装制作、着付け］・絵・美術制作、アートイベントの主催などを行う アトリエ「空白」美術スタッフ

思い描く夢をカタチにすることが好きです。 いつも、素敵な方々と共に作品づくりを行っております。

【guest artist 02】

ayn

Twitter：@ayyyyyn515

大阪出身 関西を中心に活動中 ピアノとビートがメインのシンプルな構成 HipHop とJazz に影響を受けて、歌ものとインストの間を行き来する 短いトラックを次々に展開して流れを作っていくDJ のようなライブスタイル

● ayn special live

date：2020.6.27 sat open：18:00  start:19:00 place：アトリエ「空白」 seat：20 ticket：2,000yen ＋ 500yen （ドリンクチャージ）

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