"MIN MIN MIN" translation

This is the title track from SDN48's third single. "MIN MIN MIN" comes from the Japanese transliteration of the cry that cicadas make, which also tied into the theme of this track's PV and performance outfits. I've left any "MIN" in the lyrics as is, since I feel it flows better than translating it into English, which, quite frankly, would just be a hot mess. LOL

"MIN MIN MIN" first day on Oricon!

MIN MIN MIN was released today (well, yesterday if you take the time difference into account... eh, anyway XD) and managed to secure 2nd place on the Oricon daily single charts with 57,686 copies!

Meanwhile, I found lyrics and I'll be posting up translations of the songs shortly. :3

Also, a reminder, but please buy the single if you haven't already!

3rd generation profiles!

Heads up if you haven't seen them already! The official site has updated the members list with profiles (which includes a headshot and an almost full body shot) of each of the new 3rd generation members. Well, the ones that are still in the group, anyway, lol.

Anyway, go check it out! Especially Hana's Sorry, oshi bias. XD

And now a word from our sponsors...

See, having a blog is great. Cause if you start another blog, you can promote the new one on the older one. :D

One of my favorite parts about this blog is translating SDN lyrics as we get them, but I also enjoy other ~48 groups besides SDN. Of course, I can't very well go posting AKB or SKE lyrics here, so...

I made a general lyrics blog. (・ω・)ﾉ

"At the ◯◯◯48 theater..."

SDN lyrics will still be here (since comparatively, SDN still has a fairly small database of songs... plus, I think lyrics might be one of the main drawing points to Ganbariina! ^^;;;), but if you're also a fan of other ~48 groups or their subgroups, then "At the ◯◯◯48 theater..." may well be another blog you'll enjoy!

Of course, I'll continue to run this blog as well. ^^ I just figure this way I can have something else to do when SDN isn't doing a whole lot for me to update with.

Hayakawa Sayo withdraws from SDN48

Only ~2 months into activities with SDN48, Hayakawa Sayo has announced that she will withdraw from the group. No reason was given for Sayo's decision to leave.

Uh... well, we hardly knew ye? Literally. D:

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Ooops, looks like I forgot to update again. D:

Well, old news by now, but hey, SDN is coming out with a new single! The A-side is cicada themed all around (costumes, set, title, lyrics) and is called "MIN. MIN. MIN". See, that's why the title of this entry is what it is. It's not crickets chirping, it's cicadas! :D

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So, uh... tracklistings and covers, anyone? XD

Type A: UMCA-50006

CD:
1. MIN. MIN. MIN (Senbatsu*)
2. Onedari Champagne (Undergirls A*)
3. Abazure (Undergirls B*)
4~6. Instrumentals of the above

DVD: 
1~3. PVs for tracks 1~3 on the CD
4. Recording and PV Making of (Type A ver.)
5. Ponytail to Shushu (SDN48 ver.) ~Live at Tokyo Dome City Hall~

Type B: UMCA-50007

CD:

1. MIN. MIN. MIN (Senbatsu*)

2. Onedari Champagne (Undergirls A*)

3. Everyday, Kachuusha (SDN48 ver.)

4~6. Instrumentals of the above

DVD: 

1~3. PVs for tracks 1~3 on the CD

4. Recording and PV Making of (Type B ver.)

5. Singapore performance documentary

Theater version: PROD-5003

(No cover available yet D:)

CD:

1. MIN. MIN. MIN

2. Onedari Champagne (Undergirls A*)

3. Abazure (Undergirls B*)

4. Everyday, Kachuusha (SDN48 ver.)

Theater CD bonus:

1 ticket for the CD release event (titled "Can I shake your hand for just a little longer than usual?")

*Lineups for each track:

Senbatsu for MIN. MIN. MIN are:

Umeda Haruka, Ohori Megumi, Kohara Haruka, Kondo Sayaka, Sato Yukari, Serina, Kimoto Yuki, KONAN, Takahashi Yui, Tsuda Marina, Fukuda Akane, and Fujikoso Yumi

Undergirls A are:

Akita Kazue, Urano Kazumi, Kaida Juri, Kato Mami, Kochi Masami, Chen Qu, Noro Kayo, Hatakeyama Chisaki, Aikawa Yuki, Akiko, Ito Mana, and Natsuko

Undergirls B are:

Imayoshi Megumi, Okochi Misa, Tezuka Machiko, Nachu, Nishikunihara Reiko, Mitsui Hiromi, Oyama Aimi, Hosoda Miyu, Matsushima Rumi, Kojo Seara, Komatani Hitomi, Shinahama Saemi, Siyeon, Tojima Hana, Hayakawa Sayo, and Miray

SDN48 finally lifts the age restriction! (Well, partially...)

In a recent blog post on the AKB48 blog, in addition to talking about the last day of AKB48's "Minogashita Kimi-tachi he" concert series (where they've been performing all former and current stages over 20 days), Togasaki finally announced the start date for SDN shows with NO AGE RESTRICTION! \:D/

I've translated the relevant part of the entry below.

"And the other day, we made it possible so that underage fans can also see SDN48's "Yuuwaku no Garter" stage if the shows start at 7PM (or earlier) by making a few changes to the performance.

However, shows that start after 8:30PM will continue to have the 18+ age restriction, so please don't confuse them.

As for buying tickets, you'll still apply ahead of time using E-mail.

As far as not allowing those under 18, or high school students, to see SDN48 shows, as of June 16th, we'll allow them to watch shows that start at 7PM (or earlier).

To check the start time, please check the SDN48 official schedule.

Ticket fees (tax included):

18+ 3,000 yen

Under 18 2,000 yen"

Hopefully LODs aren't too far behind? :D