#matsumoto aya

[mango-ti]

anyway life makeover are COWARDS for not giving her an ally cart

[magicmorningmeteora]

Who is your birthday oshi? ~Week of August 27~

Due to the number of birthday oshi exceeding Tumblr's poll limits, this week's poll will be held as a series of polls.

Maeda Yuki, Zhào Guóróng (Youko), Mikame Kana, Mashiro Kana

Noguchi Kurumi, Kitahara Momo, Inoue Hikaru, Goto Sayaka

Doi Rena, Matsumoto Wakana, Kanemitsu Ruru

Birthday list under the break.

Birthdays and Anniversaries ~Week of August 27~

The following members, ex-members, and single releases have birthdays and anniversaries this week.

August 27

Goto Maki - Daite yo! PLEASE GO ON (2003)

Hello Pro Kenshuusei - Karen na Gasshoudan (2014)

August 28

Maeda Yuki (ex-Soloist; 44)

Zhào Guóróng (Youko) (ex-Ice Creamusume; 31)

Mikame Kana (ex-Hello Pro Kenshuusei; 25)

Nakazawa Yuko - Tokyo Bijin (2002)

Morning Musume - Wagamama Ki no Mama Ai no Joke / Ai no Gundan (2013)

August 29

Mashiro Kana (ex-Hello Pro Kenshuusei; 24)

Noguchi Kurumi (ex-Hello Pro Kenshuusei; 22)

Matsuura Aya - Egao (2007)

Kopink - Saikou Shikando (2012)

August 30

Kitahara Momo (OCHA NORMA; 17)

Buono! - Gachinko de Ikou! (2008)

August 31

Inoue Hikaru (ex-Hello Pro Kenshuusei; 23)

Goto Sayaka (ex-Hello Pro Kenshuusei; 20)

Abe Natsumi - Koi no Hana (2005)

September 1

Doi Rena (ex-Hello Pro Kenshuusei; 19)

Matsumoto Wakana (ANGERME; 16)

September 2

Kanemitsu Ruru (ex-Hello Pro Kenshuusei; 18)

Guardians 4 - School Days (2009)

Kobushi Factory - Dosukoi! Kenkyo ni Daitan / Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san no Uta / Nen ni wa Nen (Nen'iri Ver.) (2015)

Happy birthday/anniversary week!

Subscribe to the main blog | Social Media + RSS Links | M3 Grand Prix page

[lachatalovematcha]

SHISHAMO「僕に彼女ができたんだ」

[otakutale]

Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 Premieres April 6 - New Visual & PV Revealed

https://wp.me/p4jiOt-deH

The official website of the anime adaptation of Kore Yamazaki’s Mahoutsukai no Yome (The Ancient Magus’ Bride) has revealed that the…

[kon-kon-kon-kon]

大野 あや

[wakanatranslations]

I Turned 16！Matsumoto Wakana (23.09.01)

Good evening！I'm Matsumoto Wakana🙉

Thank you very much for your comments 😊

I haven't read all of your comments yet、but I'll make sure to read them tomorrow！

Thank you very much to everyone who left a comment！

Today、9/1 I turned 16！I'm Matsumoto Wakana！

Also、today I had my birthday event on my actual birthday ！！！

The cake I received at my birthday event was super delicious。。。🤤

⚠️Those of you who don't want spoilers because you're going to watch the broadcast of itー、please scroll until the next photo！⚠️

1,「Tropica〜l Koishite〜ru〜」

2, 「Kaite wa Keshite no “I Love You”」

-Bingo tournament & Question corner-

3,「23ji no Persona」/「Seishun Bus Guide」

4,「Pride Bright」

5,「Suki na Senpai」/「Panya-san no Arubaito」

6,「Kuyashii wa」

7,「Campus Life〜Umarete Kite Yokatta〜」

8,「Hiraki Naocchae！」

8 songs per performance（2 songs switched）

I chose these songs from your requests and songs I wanted to sing！！！

I thought long and hard about each one、so I'll explain my reasons for choosing each one、、、👇

1,「Tropica〜l Koishite〜ru〜」

↪︎I've loved this song since before I joined Angerme、so I often sang it karaoke style at home！It got everyone fired up from the very beginning which was fun！

2, 「Kaite wa Keshite no “I Love You”」

↪︎This was a request！I selected it because I wanted to sing a cute Country Girls-san song！

3,「23ji no Persona」

↪︎It's from our album 『BIG LOVE』、and it's a song I really love！It's super duper hard、but I'm glad that I could perform it！

「Seishun Bus Guide」

↪︎I received a lot of requests to sing a Berryz Kobo-san song、so Berryz Kobo-san lover Keronnu helped me choose！A cool song that I love！Thanks Kero！🐸

4,「Pride Bright」

↪︎I first heard and saw this song at Juice＝Juice-san's Budokan performance、and I fell in love with it！I really like the melody and lyrics of the 2nd verse、so I sang the full version！

5,「Suki na Senpai」

↪︎I seriously love this song、and I wanted to play janken with everyone、so I chose this song！笑笑lollol I went scissors✌️

「Panya-san no Arubaito」

↪︎A lot of people requested this！I wanted to sing a S/Mileage-san song、and I love bread、so I sang while holding some bread！Everyone cheered a lot and your dance copying was perfect！👍笑笑lollol

6,「Kuyashii wa」

↪︎I thought that even people who don't know many songs、would be able to enjoy an Angerme song so I went with “Kuyashii wa”！I'm so glad that I got to sing Takeuchi-san's parts！

7,「Campus Life〜Umarete Kite Yokatta〜」

↪︎I chose it because I wanted to hear “LOVE Lovely Wakanya!”！Your voices were way stronger that I imagined、I couldn't even hear my own voice!笑lol You're all so amazing！

8,「Hiraki Naocchae！」

↪︎A lot of people requested a Kobushi Factory-san song！I love this song because it's about always looking forwards。Everyone waved along、and clapped along、so thank you very much！

Also、「Bingo tournament & Question corner」！

A corner where I answered questions you'd previously sent in、while playing bingo!🤗

The 1st place winner、received a mini pouch handmade by Wakanya

The 2nd place winner、received a tissue case handmade by Wakanya

The 3,4,5th place winners、received a signed cheki

These were the prizes！

I hope、that the winners treasure their prizes😌

To those of you who unfortunately didn't receive a prize、and those of you who did、every single person、received a message card from me with a written phrase & drawing & signature as a present！

For both 1st and 2nd shows、I did my best to not write the same comment twice、so please treasure your Only One card😘

And And、I received a birthday comment from RokoRoko！　

She told me lots of kind words which made me really happy🥺

I want to hang out with RokoRoko！😍

Thank you for your message！！！！

Ahー I had so much fun！It was really fun！！！

I'm so glad I got to spend my actual birthday with you all！！！

All of your Wakanyaー! cheers、calls、claps、applause、penlights、all made me super duper happy！

Once again、thank you very much for always supporting me！🥹

Because you're all here、I can keep looking forward! And do my best！

Please continue to support 16 year old me too！

🐒Extra🐒

Prizes！

I searched for the fabric、measured it all、and made them using my mom's sewing machine😉

I'll end today's blog here (๑･̑◡･̑๑)

Kamikokuryo-san、Keronnu、Shionnu、and Moimoi can today！

They made me super happy😭

Thank you very much！

See ya！

Matsumoto Wakana

[badgaymovies]

Supermarket Woman (1996)

Supermarket Woman by #JuzoItami starring #NobukoMiyamoto, "funny, touching and deeply satisfying."

JUZO ITAMI Bil’s rating (out of 5): BBBB Original Title: Sûpâ no onna Japan, 1996. Itami Productions, Toho Company. Screenplay by Jûzô Itami. Cinematography by Yonezô Maeda. Produced by Takashi Kawasaki, Yasushi Tamaoki. Music by Toshiyuki Honda. Production Design by Naoji Kawaguchi. Film Editing by Akira Suzuki. Director Juzo Itami returns to fine form with this boisterous comedy that takes his…

[landofanimes]

Sailor Moon Musical - Nogizaka46 5th Generation Version 2024

Cast reveal

Team Moon (from Nogizaka46)

Nagi Inoue as Sailor Moon / Usagi Tsukino

Aya Ogawa as Sailor Mercury / Ami Mizuno

Hina Okamoto as Sailor Mars / Rei Hino

Mao Ioki as Sailor Jupiter / Makoto Kino

Teresa Ikeda as Sailor Venus / Minako Aino

Team Star (from Nogizaka46)

Satsuki Sugawara as Sailor Moon / Usagi Tsukino

Aruno Nakanishi Sailor Mercury / Ami Mizuno

Miku ​​Ichinose as Sailor Mars / Rei Hino

Nao Tomisato as Sailor Jupiter / Makoto Kino

Sakura Kawasaki as Sailor Venus / Minako Aino

General Cast

Yuzuha Uesegi as Naru Osaka

Miyu Nakano as Gurio Umeno

Tenju Mitsuki as Tuxedo Mask / Mamoru Chiba

Tsukasa Hiryu as Kunzite

Aya Akane as Zoicite

Makise Rui as Nephrite

Mayuko Ohara as Jadeite

Rinko Matsubara as Queen Beryl

Iroha Okuda as Queen Serenity (appears in projection) from N46

Misato Matsumoto and Hiroko Wakasa return as Luna's puppet operators

Ensemble: Misaki Aoki, Yazawa Asuka, Amane, Haruka Ikeda, Misakura Ikeda, Ito Wako, Nanaka Suzuki, Mina Minoru Suzuki, Akari Matsushima, Ayano Watanabe

The musical will be playing in Tokyo from April 12 to 29, 2024!

[demifiendrsa]

Kaiju No. 8 TV anime - Teaser PV #3 (with English captions)

Kaiju No. 8 TV anime will premiere in April 2024.

Key visual

Cast additions

Fairouz Ai as Kikoru Shinomiya

Kengo Kawanishi as Soshiro Hoshina

Previous announced cast members

Masaya Fukunishi as Kafka Hibino/Kaiju No. 8

Wataru Katoh as Reno Ichikawa

Asami Seto as Mina Ashiro

Staff

Original Creator: Naoya Matsumoto

Director: Shigeyuki Miya & Tomomi Kamiya

Series Composition & Screenplay: Ichiro Okouchi

Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Tetsuya Nishio

Kaiju Design: Mahiro Maeda

Art Director: Shinji Kimura

Color Design: Izumi Hirose

3DCG Director: Masaru Matsumoto

Director of Photography: Eiji Arai

Editor: Aya Hida

Sound Director: Fumiyuki Goh

Music: Yuta Bandoh

Kaiju Supervision (Design & Artworks): Studio khara

Animation Production: Production I.G

[gracemyheart]

NogiMyu 2024 Cast

★Appearance

[Team MOON]

Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino: Kazu Inoue (Nogizaka46)

Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno: Aya Ogawa (Nogizaka46)

Sailor Mars/Rei Hino: Himena Okamoto (Nogizaka46)

Sailor Jupiter / Makoto Kino: Mao Gohyakujo (Nogizaka 46)

Sailor Venus/Minako Aino: Eisa Ikeda (Nogizaka 46)

[Team STAR]

Sailor Moon/Usagi Tsukino: Sawara Satsuki (Nogizaka46)

Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno: Arno Nakanishi (Nogizaka46)

Sailor Mars/Rei Hino: Misora Ichinose (Nogizaka46)

Sailor Jupiter/Makoto Kino: Nao Tomisato (Nogizaka46)

Sailor Venus/Minako Aino: Sakura Kawasaki (Nogizaka46)

Non-Senshi

Quinn Beryl: Rinko Matsubara

Tuxedo Mask/Jiba Mamoru: Mitsuki Tenju (my bb girl!!!!)

Osaka Naru: Uesugi Yuzuha

Gurio Unno: Miyu Nakano

Luna (played by): Misato Matsumoto / Hiroko Wakasa (Poll Theatre Company Hitomi-za)

Kunzeit: Tsukasa Hiryu

Zoysite: Aya Akane

Nephrite: Yukise

Quinn Beryl: Rinko Matsubara

Jedite: Mayuko Ohara

Ensemble:

Misaki Aoki ASUKA Yazawa Amane Haruka Ikeda Mio Ikeda Wako Ito Naka Suzuki Minami Minami Suzuki Akari Matsushima Ayano Watanabe

Information from Sailor Moon Network

[saotome-michi]

Today is the 4th anniversary of the Kyoto Animation Arson Attack, which killed 36 people and injured 33. Please spare a moment to think about the victims today.

Yasuhiro Takemoto, 47 (director of Lucky Star, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, Hyouka)

Futoshi Nishiya, 37 (character designer and chief animation director on the Free! franchise, A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird; animation director on The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009), Kanon)

Yoshiji Kigami, 61 (mentor of Kyoto Animation; worked as a storyboard artist, unit director and animator on most Kyoto Animation works; key animator on Akira, Grave of the Fireflies, Space Adventure Cobra)

Junichi Uda, 34 (key animator on Hyouka and Nichijou — My Ordinary Life)

Sachie Tsuda, 41 (finish animation on Free! — Iwatobi Swim Club, Pokémon 3: The Movie: Entei — Spell of the Unown, Hyouka)

Mikiko Watanabe, 35 (art director on Amagi Brilliant Park, Beyond the Boundary; background artist on many Kyoto Animation productions)

Yuki Omura, 23 (new hire at the studio, no credits yet)

Yuka Kasama, 22 (new hire at the studio, no credits yet)

Ami Kuriki, 30 (key animator on Liz and the Blue Bird, Violet Evergarden, Myriad Colors Phantom World)

Keisuke Yokota, 34 (production manager over many Kyoto Animation works)

Nami Iwasaki, 31 (key animator on many of KyoAni's works such as K-On, Suzumiya Haruhi)

Atsushi Ishida, 31 (in-between animation on many KyoAni's works)

Norie Oto, 26 (Finish Animation)

Megumu Ono, 21 (new hire, no credits)

Yumi Kaneo, 22 (new hire, no credits)

Seiya Kawaguchi, 27 (in-between animation for Violet Evergarden the Movie and Sound! Euphonium the Movie)

Sumire Kusano, 32 (key animation for Liz and the Blue Bird, etc)

Aya Sato, 43 (in-between animation for many KyoAni works)

Kota Sato, 28 (animator on Free S2, Sound! Euphonium, Violet Evergarden)

Sana Suzuki, 30 (key animator for many of KyoAni's works)

Hiroyuki Takahashi, 48

Miho Takechi, 25

Tomoka Tokimori, 22

Maiko Nishikawa, 29

Takahisa Fujita, 27

Kana Matsuura, 24

Tatsunari Maruko, 31

Atsushi Miyaji, 32

Yuko Myoken, 29

Shiho Morisaki, 27

Sayaka Watanabe, 27

Chitose Murayama, 49

Kojiro Matsumoto, 25

[cinemaronin]

21st Century Girl (2018)

21世紀の女の子 21st Century Girl (2018) directed by Hana Matsumoto , Ayaka Kato , Yuki Yamato , Aya Igashi , Momoko Fukuda ...

[putschki1969]

2023/04/15 Blog post by Wakana そのさきへの中身を大公開！〜想像してみてください〜 

❗This is Fan Club EXCLUSIVE content❗ ❗PERSONAL USE ONLY❗ Do ❗NOT SHARE❗ on other sites ❗Join her FAN CLUB! Check out my detailed TUTORIAL ❗

The Contents For “Sono Saki he” Have Been Revealed ！〜Please Try To Envision It〜

Yesterday, I went to see 【Billboard Live presents Piano Duo Session#2 Ayaka Hirahara×Satoshi Takebe ～ Ayaka Hirahara 20th Anniversary Special ～】 at Billboard Live Tokyo! ! \(^o^)/ Takebe-san and Aya-san's doing a live together😳✨ It was amazing…!!😭😭 I was crying the whole time (T-T) When you combine Takebe-san's amazing ability to play any song beautifully on a piano and Aya-san's gorgeous, versatile singing voice from another dimension, it is an experience that’s truly out of this world😭✨ They are celebrating their 45th and 20th anniversary respectively❗️ Amazing...😳 The 70 minutes flew by and I had such a great time☺️♡

Hello, this is Wakana (0￣▽￣0)／

Billboard Live are more relaxing than normal concerts, they make you love music even more♪ By the way, the other day, we announced the song titles for my 3rd original album "Sono Saki he" which will be released on May 31st😊There is still time until the release so we didn’t want to reveal more than the titles of all the songs, I am sure everyone is working hard to imagine what the songs could sound like based on their titles🤣🤣 Anyway, please be patient a little while longer and just stare at the titles! 😂

◆Tracks included in my 3rd Original Album "Sono Saki he"◆

M1. Butterfly Dream Lyrics: Wakana Composition/Arrangement: Yuki Kishida M2. Rapa Nui Lyrics: Yo Hitoto, Composition: Tatsuro Mashiko, Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe M3. 標(Shirushi) Lyrics/Composition: Yoshiko Hanzaki Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe M4. 希望(Kibou) Lyrics: Yuho Iwasato Composition: Takatsugu Muramatsu Arrangement: Yuji Toriyama M5. 殻(Kara) Lyrics: Goro Matsui Composition: Satoshi Takebe Arrangement: Yuji Toriyama M6. そのさきへ～(Sono Saki he) ~Interlude~ Composition: Toshiaki Matsumoto、Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe 　 M7. KEMONO feat. Shin'ya Kiyozuka Lyrics: Yoshitani Kuji, Wakana Composition: Shin'ya Kiyozuka Arrangement: Yuji Toriyama M8. 明日を夢見て歌う(Asu wo Yume Mite Utau) Lyrics: Wakana Composition/Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe 　 M9. Flag Lyrics/Composition: BOI　Arrangement: Ryuichi Takagi M10. そのさきへ(Sono Saki he) Lyrics: Wakana Composition: Toshiaki Matsumoto Arrangement: Yuki Kishida 　 M11. あとひとつ(Ato Hitotsu) Lyrics: Wakana Composition/Arrangement: Satoshi Takebe

For the first time, the album was produced entirely by Satoshi Takebe-san. I've been working together with Takebe-san for almost 5 years now but I still get nervous 😳 I'm sure he himself would be surprised and just ask "why!?" but there is just that special [Takebe Aura] around him. It’s just so unique😂

During the production period I was able to meet Takebe-san a lot, I got to see how his work progressed at a tremendous speed, and I learned a lot. There were a lot of different composers and artists involved, some I had never collaborated with before, others I had the pleasure of working with before. Regarding some of the songs, we have 「明日を夢見て歌う」 which Takebe-san composed for my Billboard Live two years ago and I wrote the lyrics for. Then there is 「Flag」, a song for the mobile game Memento Mori's and dedicated to the character "Florence". Yoshiko Hanzaki-san wrote 「標」  for me, it contains all of my feelings for my father. And finally we have 「あとひとつ」 included on a CD, it’s a song that Takebe-san wrote for me at the very beginning of my solo career and I've been singing it for a very long time...

I think I've already told everyone about these songs😊 There are still many other things I want to share with you about the other songs but for the time being please just try to enjoy looking at the full tracklist *laughs* I would like to continue revealing small details little by little as we get closer to the release date! 😘

On a side note, we have decided to hold a live to celebrate the release of the album! \\\\٩( 'ω' )و //// I'm looking forward to it 🥺💕 『Wakana Billboard Live 2023 ～そのさきへ～』 7/6 Billboard Live Yokohama 7/20 Billboard Live Osaka

And tomorrow is my first online sign event for those who pre-ordered the album!😊 You can watch the broadcast on Victor YouTube channel! The video will be archive until April 23rd! Please check it out〜＼(^o^)／

That's it for today! Until next time ☆( *'▽'*)/

＊＊＊Wakana＊＊＊

[2019-heart2heart]

Get To Know: Heart2Heart

BASICS

•Name: Heart2Heart (하트 하트)

• Japanese Name: Hātohāto (ハートハート)

• Stylized Names: HRT-HRT, hearttoheart, HRTXHRT, HeartxHeart

•Meaning: "To unite their hearts with the public's hearts through music"

•Greeting:"TOGETHER...HEART2HEART! 안녕하세요 하트하트 입니다!" (Hello, we are Heart2Heart!)

•Debut Date: Nov. 08, 2019

•Fandom: To:Cupid

•Fandom Meaning: The desire to stay 'to'gether with Heart2Heart

•Fandom Colors: Rose Violet and Hyacinth Violet

•Member Count: 6 Members (2 Koreans, 1 Korean-American, 1 Japanese, 1 Korean-Japanese, 1 Korean-Brazilian)

•Label: Quartz Music (Korea), Avex Trax (Japan)

MEMBERS

Kyungri (경리)

•Name: Min Kyungri (민경리)

•Birthday: Jan 26, 1995

•Hometown: Daegu, Korea

•Nationality: Korean

•Role: Leader, Main Vocal, Dancer

•Face Claim: Oh Hayoung (Apink)

•Voice Claim: Uji (Former Bestie)

•Representative Color: Influx Sky Blue

• Representative Emoji: Pink Heart 💗

•Speciality: Singing, painting, dancing, cooking

NALEE (날리)

•Name: Lee Nari (이나리)

•Birthday: Feb 26, 1995

•Hometown: Gwangdo Province, Korea

•Nationality: Korean

•Role: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist

•Face Claim: Han Sohee (Actress)

•Voice Claim: Yezi (Rapper)

•Representative Color: Fuchsia Blue

• Representative Emoji: Cherry 🍒

•Speciality: Rapping, piano, singing, dancing, songwriting

Gia (지아)

•Name: Imogen Gianna Harper Lim | Lim Jiah (임지아)

•Birthday: Sep 09, 1996

•Hometown: Los Angeles California

•Nationality: Korean-American

•Role: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper, Center

•Face Claim: Aisha (Everglow)/ Bae Yoon Young (Model)

•Voice Claim: Minnie (G-Idle)

•Representative Color: Paris Green

• Representative Emoji: Diamond 💎

•Speciality: Choreography, acting, ballet, gymnastic, tap dancing, hip hop dance, voguing, singing

Mia (미아)

•Name: Minami Aya (南あや)

•Birthday: July 17, 1997

•Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

•Nationality: Japanese

•Role: Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual

•Face Claim: Rui (Former H.U.B)

•Voice Claim: Yeeun (Soloist)

•Representative Color: Jack and Coke

• Representative Emoji: Apple 🍎

•Speciality: Hip Hop dance, ballroom, tap dance, makeup, singing, rapping

Hana (하나)

•Name: Kang Hana (강하나) | Matsumoto Hana (松本花)

•Birthday: July 05, 1998

•Hometown: Yokohama, Japan

•Nationality: Korean-Japanese

•Role: Lead Vocal, Dancer, Visual

•Face Claim: Yooa (Oh My Girl)

•Voice Claim: Sejong (Actress, forme Gugudan and I.O.I)

•Representative Color: Himalayan Balsan

•Representative Emoji: Sakura Flower 🌸

•Speciality: Songwriting, producing, acting, singing, tap dancing, cooking, ballroom dance, rapping

Emilia (에밀리아)

•Name: Park Yena (박예나) | Victória Emilia Yena Lima Park

•Birthday: July 27, 1999

•Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

•Nationality: Brazilian-Korean

•Role: Main Vocal, Main Dancer, Rapper, Maknae

•Face Claim: Seungyeon (CLC)

•Voice Claim: Baek Yerim (Soloist)

•Representative Color: Capricorn Gold Key

• Representative Emoji: Golden Star ⭐

•Speciality: Vogueing, samba, bass, singing, dancing, tap dancing, soccer

DISCOGRAPHY

FIRST MINI: GOT ME FEELING (2019)

FIRST FULL ALBUM: JASMINE SEASON (2020)

FIRST REPACKAGE: PINK SEASON (2020)

SECOND MINI ALBUM: FANTASY (2022)

THIRD MINI ALBUM: REALITY (2022)

[otakutale]

Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 Announced for Spring 2023

https://wp.me/p4jiOt-dah

The official website of the anime adaptation of Kore Yamazaki’s Mahoutsukai no Yome (The Ancient Magus’ Bride) has announced that a…

[badmintonstorefan]

Unveiling the Best of 2024: Top 5+ Badminton Racket Brands

Choosing the right badminton racket can significantly impact your game, whether you're a beginner aiming to learn the ropes or a seasoned professional looking for that competitive edge. Understanding the top badminton racket brands is crucial in making an informed decision. Let’s delve into the world of badminton rackets and learn which brand will best suit your needs in the New Year!

1. Victor: Precision Craftsmanship from Taiwan

Originating from Taiwan, Victor Rackets Industrial Corporation, popularly known as Victor, has earned a reputation of producing top-quality badminton equipment. The company was founded in 1968 by Chen Den-li. The company quickly expanded its distribution to European countries after early successful years in Taiwan.

From badminton rackets, shoes, to shuttlecocks and other badminton gear, the brand offers premium sports equipment approved by BWF for international tournaments. The brand is well-known for their advanced technology, durable materials, and exceptional performance.

Global Technical Advisor/Brand Ambassadors: Zhao Jianhua, Wang Shixian, and Li Jinhui.

Victor Sponsored Players: Denmark national badminton team, Anders Antonsen, Tai Tzu-ying, Wang Tzu-wei, Jenny Moore, Greg Mairs , Ashwini Ponnappa, Hendra Setiawan, Mohammad Ahsan, Praveen Jordan, Melati Daeva Oktavianti, Greysia Polii, Apriyani Rahayu, Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti, Lee Zii Jia, and Kirsty Gilmour.

Top Badminton Rackets from Victor:

1. Victor Thruster TTY A is a head-heavy racket for advanced players. 2. Victor Thruster F Enhanced Edition is an excellent racket for smashes. 3. Victor Thruster F Claw LTD Edition is the hallmark of long-term collaboration between VICTOR and World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying. 4. Victor BraveSword 12 is an all-around racket for dominating rallies. 5. Victor Jetspeed S 12 ii F ensures superior agility and pace on the badminton court. 6. Victor Thruster Ryuga offers great offensive shots, given by its characteristics. 7. Victor AuraSpeed 100X focuses more on the continuity between each shot.

2. Yonex: Japanese Excellence in Badminton

Who doesn’t know about Yonex in the world of sports? Hailing from Japan, the company was started by Minoru Yoneyama in 1946. The company produced fishing equipment and later began manufacturing badminton rackets for other brands in 1957. The company started selling Yoneyama-branded racquet in 1961 and became a world leader. It started manufacturing tennis rackets and golf clubs soon after.

Renowned for its cutting-edge technology, Yonex rackets are favored by top players globally. The brand is committed to advanced research and development to ensure that their rackets deliver the best innovations to its players.

Yonex Sponsored Teams: National Badminton Teams of Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, India, England, France, Chinese Taipei, and Spain.

Yonex Sponsored Players: Lin Dan, Viktor Axelsen, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Taufik Hidayat, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, Kento Momota, Yugo Kobayashi, Lee Yang , Lee Chong Wei, Choi Sol-gyu, Lee Yong-dae, Zheng Si Wei, Dechapol Puavaranukroh, Kantaphon Wangcharoen, Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Lucas Mazur, Wang Yi Lyu, Aaron Chia, Sooh Wooic Yik, Takuro Hoki, and many other professional male badminton players.

Yonex also sponsors Kim So Yeong, Michelle Li, Saina Nehwal, Yuki Fukushima, Arisa Higashino, Sayaka Hirota, Mayu Matsumoto, Nami Matsuyama Wakana Nagahara, Aya Ohori, Chiharu Shida, Sayaka Takahashi, Akane Yamaguchi, An Se-young, Chae Yoo-jung, Chang Ye-na, Kim Ga-eun, Kim So-yeong, Kim Hye-rin, Kong Hee-yong, Huang Dong Ping, Huang Ya Qiong, Lee So-hee, Shin Seung-chan, Jia Yi Fan, Sung Ji-hyun, Ratchanok Intanon, Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Sapsiree Taerattanachai, Beiwen Zhang, Carolina Marin, Chen Qing Chen, Chen Yu Fei, and Delhpine Delrue.

Top Badminton Rackets from Yonex:

1. NanoFlare 800 Pro will make your counter-drive shots more effective. 2. NanoFlare 1000 Z delivers incredible speed and cuts air resistance like none. 3. ArcSaber 11 Pro designed for all-around performance on the court. 4. Astrox 99 Pro makes your attacks more powerful than ever. 5. Astrox 88D Pro designed for quick attacks in a doubles game. 6. Astrox 88S Pro is made for professionals who demand control over their shots. 7. ArcSaber 7 Pro helps you with incredible precision, accuracy, and control. 8. Astrox 100 ZZ is the perfect choice for speedy smashes. 9. NanoFlare 700 delivers lightning-fast drives, net shots, and smashes. 10. Nanoflare NextAge will make your shots faster without being too demanding.

3. Apacs: Malaysian Ingenuity for All Levels

Established in 2002, the Malaysian brand Apacs, is now available across 50 countries. The company has gained a quick reputation for its commitment to manufacturing high-quality badminton equipment with advanced technology. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, Apacs rackets will provide a wide range of options to enhance your game.

The name of the company incorporates all the essential ingredients of the game including Aggressive, Power, Accurate, Control and Speed.

Apacs Sponsored Players: Cheam June Wei, Tommy Sugiarto, Soong Joo Ven, Tan Wee Kiong, Cheak Liek Hou, Lee Hyun IL, and others.

Top Badminton Rackets from Apacs:

1. Apacs Ziggler LHI Pro III is ideal for pro players who want a slightly head heavy racket for hard smashes and faster defense. 2. Stardom Pro III is the perfect racket for all-around performance in a singles and doubles game. 3. Apacs Honor Pro racket will dominate the court with powerful smashes and controlled shots. Another racket for aggressive players is the Apacs Imperial Pro.

4. Li-Ning: A Chinese Powerhouse on the Court

Li-Ning, originating from China, was started by the legendary gymnast, Mr. Li Ning in 1990 with a goal of providing local athletes a national brand that they can proudly wear on the global stage. Several years later, the company has become a global force in badminton equipment because of its innovation and design. The company celebrates 21st century technology and matches it with the nation’s glorious heritage.

Li-Ning rackets are well-known for their unique design, cutting-edge technology, and diverse range that caters the demands of all playing styles and levels.

Li-Ning Sponsored Players: PV Sindhu, Yuta Watanabe, Srikanth Kidambi, Goh Liu Ying, Chen Long, Fu Haifeng, Zhang Nan, Li Xuerui, Zhao Yunlei, Liliyana Natsir, Liu Yuchen, Pornpawee Chochuwong, Jonatan Christie, Jia Yifan, Ou Xuanyi, Liu Yuchen, Loh Kean Yew, and many others.

Top Badminton Rackets from Li-Ning

1. Li Ning Ax Force 80 is a head-heavy racket for powerful shots. 2. Li-Ning G-Force 3500 Superlite is a carbon-fiber racket for attacking. 3. Li-Ning Aeronaut 6000 headlight racket makes your defense lightning fast. 4. Li-Ning BladeX-700 delivers striking force for more efficient shots.

5. Babolat: Heritage Meets Precision

What started as a family business in Lyon for manufacturing raw material for racket strings, the brand is now a leader in racquet-sports equipment. In 1995, the French company was a well-known name in the tennis world. The company decided to expand and foray into the game of badminton with the very first Babolat badminton racket frame. Today, it has a wide range of badminton rackets for children and adults of all playing levels.

Babolat Sponsored Players: In addition to Chloe Birch, Babolat is popular in the European continent where it sponsors several junior and club teams.

Top Badminton Rackets from Babolat

1. Babolat X-Feel Origin Power racket delivers extreme control over your shots with incredible precision and sensation. 2. Babolat X-Feel Origin Essential is an all-around racket with even balance. 3. Babolat Satellite Gravity 74 weighs just 74 grams to give you faster swings than any other racket. 4. Babolat Satellite Blast is a head-heavy racket to empower your game.

Carlton: British Legacy in Badminton

Carlton is credited to introducing the first modern-day metal badminton racket that utilizes grommets to make the equipment more stable and durable. Carlton has introduced many innovative technologies in the field of badminton such as the first truly one-piece graphite racket.

Carlton has sponsored several All England Champions such as Eddy Choong, Lim Swie King, Morten Frost, and Mike Tredgett. The company also sponsored legends such as Peter Rasmussen, Simon Archer, Nathan Robertson, and Gail Emms.

Top Badminton Rackets from Carlton

1. Carlton MegaFlex F1 Titanium is an offensive racket with even balance. 2. Carlton MegaFlex F2 has a head-heavy balance for maximum power. 3. Carlton Airblade Tour is an all-around racket to play both: defensive and aggressive game.

Bonus! Franklin Sports for Recreational Badminton Play

For those engaging in badminton recreationally, Franklin Sports provides a range of rackets that emphasize fun and accessibility. The company was started in 1946 as a regional brand by Irving H. Franklin and brother Sydney Franklin. The brand has collaborated with several world-class athletes including Sugar Ray Leonard, David Robinson, Dan Marino, Barry Bonds, and Joe Namath.

Franklin Sports is dedicated to creating equipment that encourages players to enjoy the game at any skill level, thus, making the brand an excellent choice for family gatherings and picnics.