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It was an odd week in alternative idol. Very few MVs were released and groups even seemed to take a break from graduations and disbandment announcements. While we won’t be complaining about the latter, it was certainly a bit strange to have so little content for once. Perhaps everyone is planning to give us gifts or break our hearts next week on Idol Valentines Day. We shall see.
There was plenty of activity on the Idols Heading West front:
pinponpanpon kicked off their US pongrimage last night in San Francisco
Zenbu Kimi no Sei Da. begin their world tour in Poland next Friday and Saturday at RemCon in followed by a show on Sunday. They will then be hitting Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Netherlands, Germany, the UK, France and Canada.
Just announced: PPPR!! is heading to Germany in May!
PPPR!! delivered a preview of what Germany can expect:
Our reigning Idol of the Year, NEO JAPONISM brought out all of the heavy weaponry in this live MV for “IMPACT.”
KAQRIYOTERROR released re-recordings of their classic tunes with the current lineup that recently took home the Best Reboot crown.
PIGGS goes green for their latest.
SUPER REPLiCA puts out a new tune that feels like vintage SCRAMBLES.
Up-and-coming shoegaze unit i_andscape. celebrates their one year anniversary by releasing a two-track single on streaming that was previously only available on CD. It’s Yuaa (RAY) approved.
We get our first real demonstration of the ambitious insanity that is Zetsubou Kinema.
NANONI demonstrates their morning routine which apparently involves farm equipment.
may in film is too good for us.
sect dropped two fast and loud new singles. “relief” and this one:
Idol unit, cult, or maybe a bit of both? It’s Asls.
Let’s watch Qumari Depart dance in bear outfits!
Oshiloss Corner
Heidi Haibara will graduate from Merkmal Mermal on March 18th. She was having difficulty maintaining both an idol career on top of a full-time job.
Rin Loxo will graduate from Clara Magura on April 24th. Unfortunately, the Tweet wont; parse because Twitter has marked her white sheet of death as age restricted for some reason.
Oshifound Corner
Some silly folks were over analyzing the name AnaruNushi, so the duo consisting of Anaru Rairai and Nushi Koharu will now be known as TwinLumiere.
The Best New Unit Name of 2025, was Dorothy Drop who then quickly disbanded. Looks like they will be rebooting next month.
