#shojotai

[sneek-m]

"ureshiino" by Batten Shojotai [single, 2024]

[rockhyrax]

Spectacle Radio ep.113 :: 03.14.24 :: You know, you’re a lot smarter than the average dope

Jóhann Jóhannsson - Remembrance of the Past (Last and First Men) Savannah Vold - Red Sea (Moss Beach) Kyle Brier - Moss Beach theme It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World Jun Kurosawa - Neko Mimi Ennio Morricone - Voca Seconda (The Fifth Cord) Non Machina - Naci Chicharra (Tesoros) Chris Pickolick - The Tetris Masters intro (The Ecstasy of Order) William Kersten - Disembodied Theme (2016) Tetris theme Non Machina - Reciclaje / Basura (Tesoros) …
 Sun Ra - Interplanetary Music (The Last Angel of History) Alice Donut - Testosterone Gone Wild (Acne) Pierre Desprats - Murir trop vite (Conann) Fred Frith - Evolution (Step Across the Border) John Zorn - The Golden Boat The Dead Kennedys - Moon Over Marin (Acne) Angry Samoans - Death of Beewak (Hellbent) Fields of Nephilim - Power (Demons 2) Sorcery - I’m Back (Rocktober Blood) Exit 13 - Ecotopian Visions (Death Metal Zombies) Merzbow - Beyond Ultraviolence Seven Shells (Tokyo Elegy) The Rolling Stones - Sister Morphine (Rocker) Cramps cover (Acne) Sun Ra - Watusa (The Last Angel of History) … Non Machina - Hello Kitty (Tresoros) Jóhann Jóhannsson - Bangkok norousins (Dis)

Shojotai - Forever (It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World) A Guy Called Gerald feat. Finley Quaye - Finley's Rainbow (Slow Motion Mix) (The Last Angel of History) Revelation - Masochist Trip (Wasted) Mona Davis - Waltz Dance (Rave Macbeth) William Kersten - Disembodied Theme (1998) Laurie Anderson - 0 + 1 and Sharkey’s Day (Home of the Brave) Jun Kurosawa - Neko-Mimi

[thefloatingstone]

help, I'm obsessed!

[netego]

筋肉少女帯 ‎– 猫のテブクロ

[records2]

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[animewithairplanewings]

青空少女隊

801 T.T.S Airbats (Blue Sky Woman’s Squadron in Japanese) is a military-comedy manga created by Toshimitsu Shimizu, which was published by Tokuman Shoten between July 1991 and October 1992.  The OVA adaptation was directed by Yuji Moriyama and was produced by Studio Fantasia between May 1994 and March 1996.

The anime follows aviation mechanic Takuya Isurugi after he is transferred to the 801st Tactical Training Squadron, an all-woman aerobatics team in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).  Isurugi is caught up in the drama and hijinks of a squad that is always one mistake away from being disbanded.

Airbats is something of a refreshing comedy in the airplane genre, which (naturally) tends to be more focused on the drama of aerial warfare; it has its serious moments, but it always falls back onto that over-the-top, screamy, sometimes raunchy humor that typified early 90’s comedy anime. And Isurugi is something of an audience-insert character, being himself a shy otaku.

Airplanes, then, and more importantly the aerobatics, become another vehicle to play out the drama and the comedy of the show.  How the characters fly is directly correlated to their mental states and their relationships with each other, the grounded world and the aerial flowing together.  It is fitting that Isurugi is the mechanic and not another pilot, because his ultimate role is to repair broken relationship of Haneda and Mitaka, rather than coming in and “putting them in their places.”

The attention to detail in the animation of the planes themselves was also very nice, and a lot of work was obviously put into the designs as there are several members of the JASDF credited as advisors.  And as always, I will praise this show for its hand drawn animation of the machines, which I am an absolute sucker for.  I was, however, looking for more.  In a show about an airforce squadron an unfortunate amount of the seven episode run being a bit lacking, with several episodes having only a few shots of planes.

In the end 801 T.T.S. Airbats earns itself 4 airplanes out if 5, with good use while they are there, cut with the fact that they could have easily had more.

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[spanielonthemoon]

[classic-shoujo]

“Forever” by Shojotai, 1985.

[crayonwriting]

05 - Just How Much I Missed You

Summary: Maiko just wanted her good ol’ dad to walk her down the aisle. So, she invited the three men from your past in hopes of meeting him. The only problem was, which one of them is it?

Pairings: Oikawa Tooru x Reader, Bokuto Koutarou x Reader, Kuroo Tetsurou x Reader

Disclaimer: This is based on the movie directed by Phyllida Loyd and written by Catherine Johnson which is inspired by the music of the pop group ABBA.

catch up here!

Maiko’s bachelorette party was in full swing. Everybody danced and swayed their bodies to the rhythm of the song. She downed a shot of some hard liquor passed on to her by Eri. It burned the back of her throat but she didn’t care.

Just as the song ended, there was complete silence. Everyone waited for the music to come back, but it didn’t. Then Yoshiko’s voice was heard loud and clear through the speakers.

“Ladies, and no gentlemen, presenting the best girl power group to ever walk the earth,” there was a drumroll as everyone waited with bated breath, “Shojotai!”

Maiko has only ever heard of that group in stories exchanged between you and your friends. She couldn't stop the excited squeal that left her lips when you, Yoshiko and Rika emerged from the main villa doors, wearing extremely sparkly and glittery outfits which she assumed was all that during your college days.

The three of you positioned yourselves in the middle of the courtyard, ready to perform. Shojotai is the name of your girl group ever since the three of you met in junior high. You’ve continued it all throughout your high school lives—even until college—and you all used to perform for every single occasion of your class.

As the first few beats of the song started, you gave Maiko a small wink. She's witnessed you belt out songs before but she hasn't seen you perform on this kind of level.

All the ladies danced and vibed to the song as they cheered for the three of you. This song was a classic and it's one of your favorite songs to perform as you can be as silly as you want without ruining the performance. 

The three of you blended and sang to the crowd. You couldn't help but dedicate a certain part of the song to your daughter, caressing her cheek as you sang to her. She kissed the palm of your hand in gratitude. When you turned away to meet in the middle once again, you noticed three looming figures at the back of the party.

You glanced over at them and, as if mocking you, Kuroo was dancing—albeit quite terribly—to the song. You rolled your eyes at him but you weren't sure if he saw.

Why are they still here?! I thought they already left! Has Maiko noticed already? They need to leave, ASAP., you screamed in your head while trying to maintain your happy demeanor. Just as your choreography required you to turn around, you had managed to whisper to your two best friends to look towards where the three men were.

You continued with the rest of the song, making wild gestures here and there—things you know will embarrass Maiko—to keep her attention on you. The sight of her mortified face peeking in between her fingers made you laugh. After a few more verses, the song had come to an end.

The crowd cheered for the three of you loudly. Maiko screamed the loudest and she couldn't help but run up to you and give you a tight hug.

"You were amazing!" She beamed, jumping up and down. You gave her a tight-lipped smile and a slightly stiff hug.

"I think I need some air. I'll see you later, Maiko-chan." In a haste, you pecked her forehead affectionately and exited towards the main villa doors. Maiko looked towards where you disappeared to, confused. Was it something she said?

"Excuse me! Yoohoo!" Rika said into the mic, getting the attention of Kuroo. Oikawa and Bokuto. "This is a hen party. Women only. Thank you." She smiled sarcastically and motioned her hand to shoo them away. The whole crowd was now looking at them which felt uneasy. Kuroo smiled apologetically, waving his hand in surrender. He turned to leave with the other two copying his actions. 

Yoshiko patted Rika's shoulder proudly as they went to the main villa to go after you. Maiko could only stare at the scene. Tonight's not going to be good.

***

"Oh god! Why are they here? What if they ruin Maiko’s wedding?" You paced around the room, nipping at your nails nervously.

"But I thought you weren't so keen on this wedding?" Yoshiko asked. She was right. You didn't want this wedding to happen at all. It's not that you don't like Minoru—the kid's too nice to be honest—but you just think that getting married so young would result to regrets and you didn't want that for Maiko. But what could you do? Your daughter was as headstrong as you were when you were her age.

"I know that. But I don't want them spoiling it." Rika handed you a cold beer she had snatched from the bar after your performance. She just had a hunch that you'd need a few drinks to get you through the night. You took the drink from her and took a long sip. 

"They don't have the right to turn up like this! What have they ever done for their daughter, huh?"

"How could they, Y/N-chan? They didn't know she existed." Rika stated matter of factly.

"They didn't need to know did they? I've done a great job with Maiko all by myself and I won't be replaced!"

—

Meanwhile, Bokuto and Oikawa headed to the bar to get a few drinks before heading out. They didn't expect for Maiko's whole party to pull them away from said bar and back to the courtyard. The two men were pushed against the poles of the awning with their hands tied behind their backs.

The girls started running their hands across their toned bodies. Bokuto was loving the attention and Oikawa did his best not to. Kuroo had managed to escape, opting to take a walk nearby and just have some peace and quiet.

—

"Aaargh!" You shouted your frustrations into the night as you pushed open the window to let in some fresh air. You then plopped beside Yoshiko and Rika who were almost passed out both from the performance you did earlier as well as the flight of steps it took to get to their villa.

"Someone must hate me up there." You muttered pointing at the ceiling. "Must be my mother."

"Wasn't she a ray of sunshine, huh?" Rika commented.

"I need to get them out of here." You scrambled to get up from the bed but your friends stopped you.

"If you go in and confront them head on, there're gonna be some questions." Yoshiko said as she groaned in pain. "Help me out of these boots, please. My feet are killing me!"

You and Rika each took one of Yoshiko's legs and started yanking on the knee-high boots she decided to wear. The both of you did your best to get them off as you heaved and grunted with all your mights. 

"What if we get them wasted tonight," Rika said, gripping tightly to the boot, "And then take them fishing tomorrow?"

"Fishing!" Yoshiko said exasperatingly. She scoffed at the idea.

"Well, what do you suggest we do with three men?"

Just as the question had left Rika's mouth, the both of you had managed to take off the damn boots. The force that did it made you and Rika fly slightly across the room.

"Three men? Wow." Yoshiko said dreamily. "Now that takes me way back."

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a/n: aaaaaaaaand, i’m alive! i’m so sooooo sorry for not posting in a long time. i’ve been distracted by an oikawa, iwaizumi, ushijima and sakusa (all separated) fics i’ve been writing on the sidelines, that’s why it took me longer to update.

by the time i was done writing the chapter, i realized that i was actually wriitng chapter 6 and not 5! so i had to start all over. that’s why y’all are getting a double posting today! yay! i do apologize if this chapter seems a bit rushed, hehe. i had a bit of difficulty writing the super trouper scene.

like always, i’m sorry for the mistakes and the slight (or major, i’m not sure anymore) ooc of some of the characters. hope u still like ‘em!

[arisu-alisa-alice]

1 6 and 9

1:A song you like with a color in the title

Love Spit Love - Green

6:A song that makes you want to dance

Shojotai - Cherry Moon De Odorasete

9:A song that makes you happy

BTS feat. Halsey - Boy With Luv

[sneek-m]

“Watashi, Koi Hajimetatteyo!” by Batten Shojotai [single, 2021]

[oneweekoneband]

Where to Go Next?

This week focused mainly on the albums and singles of Ebi Chu, but there are a lot of media content available to appreciate the idol group in other ways. Seeing the girls perform on stage is a whole other experience than just listening to their music, and I definitely recommend browsing their tour videos. Ebi Chu also host Chu-On, a concert series resembling kind of like their version of an MTV Unplugged where they strip down their shows into a live band set.

They offer a lot of content outside of music, too. Their TV spots and variety shows are all a fun watch and a great way to get to know each member. I recommend Ebi Chu Globalization Project (2014), Ebi Chu ++ (2015–2017), and Star Vegas (2017). The idols also had a hand in some acting gigs. The whole group put together two of their own hour-long productions called Theater Shrimp in 2016 and 2017. Last year, they all starred in the web drama Kimi Wa Houkago, Sora Wo Tobu. They are currently starring in the drama show Kami Tunes. (Unfortunately, I’ve yet to come across subtitled versions of any of these.)

If you’re interested in branching out to other idols similar to Ebi Chu, I recommend looking at other names in Stardust Promotion. The music may be different, but the idols share similar sensibilities. Here’s a rundown of some of the names.

Momoiro Clover Z is not only Stardust’s leading name but one of the biggest names in J-pop from the past decade. While their music got bigger and bigger in scale as they grow in popularity, their current output seems as though they want to go back to square one. They’ve been trying to recuperate after the departure of a longtime member last year, so it’s actually a good time to follow along. They just released a new album, Momoiro Clover Z, and my favorite single so far is the CHAI-produced “More We Do!”

Sakura Ebis started as the younger sibling to Ebi Chu, but they’ve been holding it down on their own for a good time now. The group has been continuing one consistent run of monthly singles since last year. My favorite from 2019 so far is the funky “Sore Wa Getsuyobi No 9-Ji No Yoni.”

Takoyaki Rainbow released a new album this year, Nantaiteki No Voyage, that feels similarly exploratory in music style like Ebi Chu’s MUSiC. Rock number “West Side Story” goes intro retro lite-funk “Watashi, Tada Koi Shiteru,” and two songs down the road is the drum ’n’ bass cut “Odore! Inochi Tsukirumade.”

Team Shachi is also currently trying to rebrand after a member’s graduation, and they decided to hire a brass ensemble to ramp up their live-show-ready rock sound. I’m still waiting on more consistency from them on the music department, but each of the members have been a joy to follow. Here they are trying to get their YouTube channel going, and here’s also my favorite song of theirs, the acid-house banger “E-Kurashi.”

Rock A Japonica just lost two members, going from five now to three, so I predict it’s going to take a bit for them to release new material. But their last single was ambitious, handing solo songs of different styles to each member. (My favorite? The rap track “Yellow” for Ami Ueyama, produced by hip-hop crew Enjoy Music Club.) Last year’s take on New Jack Swing in “Sai the Kou” was also one of my favorite idol singles last year.

There are also Hachimitsu Rockets, Tokimeki Sendenbu, Crown Pop, Batten Shojotai, and Iginari Tohokusan. They vary in music styles, but all of them have members worth following. If you like boy groups, Stardust houses a good amount of them. I like Bullet Train, DISH, PRIZMAX, and M!LK.

Lastly, if you want to go outside of Stardust, Ebi Chu has worked with some great names. They’ve been playing a few annual shows with idol group Negicco, whose 2018 album, COLORS, was one of my favorite pop albums that year. Back in 2017, Ebi Chu also performed with BiSH — an idol group that got me into idol music with their then-new single “Promise the Star.”

That should be plenty! Enjoy!

[netego]

筋肉少女帯 ‎– 断罪！断罪！また断罪！！

[dailyjidols]

S - Idols

[WIP] List of jpop girl groups and soloists with names that begin with the letter S. Information concerning disbandment is accurate as of December 2017.

Saint Four (disbanded)

SAiNT SEX (WACK collab group)

Sakakibara Yui

Sakamoto Maaya

Saka-sama

Sakidori Hasshinkyoku

Saku

Sakura Cinderella

Sakura Ebis

Saku Love

Sakura Gakuin

Sakura Miyabi

Sakura Saori 

Sakurakko Club (disbanded)

Sakurakou K-ON Bu (disbanded)

SALT5 (Hello Project temporary group)

Sansanar

Sanspo Idol Reporter

Sasaki Eri

Sasaki Sayaka

Sasaki Yuuko (on hiatus)

Sashiahra Rino

Sato Mieko

Satonoakrai (H!P temporary group)

Sato Satomi

SAWA

Sawai Miku

Sawamura Minako (disbanded)

say-la

Sayuri

SCANDAL

Scoopers (Sakura Gakuin subgroup, inactive)

Screaming Sixties

SCK Girls

SDN48 (disbanded)

Sea A (disbanded)

Secret Girls (disbanded)

seeDream

Segawa Ayaka

Seno Sisters

SeiSHUN Gakuen

Seventeen Club (disbanded)

Sexy 8 (Hello Project temporary group)

Sexy All Sisters (unsure of status)

Sexy Otonajan (Hello Project temporary group)

SHANADOO (disbanded)

Sheki-Dol (disbanded)

sherry / CASSIS (disbanded)

Shibu3project

Shibuya P.R. (disbanded)

Shida Summer Arai Summer! (temporary group)

Shiga Mariko (retired, passed away)

Shiina Hekiru

Shiina Pikarin

Shikata Akiko

Shimotsuki Haruka

Shiny Milky Way (disbanded)

Shinozaki Ai

Shintani Ryoko

Shionoya Sayaka (retired)

Shiraishi Noria

Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku

Shishido Kavka

SHiX

Shizukaza & Kizuna (unsure of status)

Shojotai (disbanded)

Shooting Star Girls (disbanded, moved to Zenryoku Shoujo R)

Shugo Chara Egg! (H!P Subunit - disbanded)

Shuuengo Buppan

Shuukaren

SiAM&POPTUNe

Silent Siren

SilQ

SINA (disbanded)

sinsekaisen

SiS (disbanded)

Sister Q (disbanded)

SKE48

Sketch

Skirt (disbanded)

sleepiece (Sakura Gakuin subgroup)

Slime Girls

Smile Gakuin

Snappeas (disbanded)

Snowdrop

soap (disbanded)

Soft Cream (disbanded)

Sola Sound

sora tob sakana

Soran Happies (disbanded)

Soup Girls (Alice Project sub unit, disbanded)

S☆uthern Cross/ Southern Cross

Sora Tob Sakana

Spatio

Spark Roadshow

Spark Speaker

Sparkling Point (disbanded)

Speaches (disbanded)

SPEED

Sphere

SPL∞ASH

Splash (disbanded)

SPLASH (disbanded)

Splash!

Springs (disbanded)

Spunky / The Spunky (disbanded)

SPY

SRAM

STARBERRY PAINKILLER

Starbow (disbanded)

Starmarie

Star☆T

Station

Steam Girls / Steamgirls (Alice Project Sub-unit)

Stella☆Beats

Stereo Japan (unsure of status)

Strawberry Syndrome

STU48

StylipS

Suara

SudaAnnaYuzuYully

Sugar (disbanded)

Sugar & Solt

Sugartrap

Suita Asuka (retired)

Suitei Shoujo (disbanded)

Summer Rocket

Sunmyu

Sun Fairies

Super☆Girls

Super Monkeys (disbanded)

Suppli Mode (disbanded)

Survive-Zero

Suzu (inactive)

Suzuki Konomi

Suzune Hitomi

SweetS (disbanded)

sweet ARMS

Sweet☆Pastel (unsure of status)

Synth De La Eve

S★Spicy

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