Lucky Star music discussion (OP/ED & OST, etc.)

[Kaoru Chujo]

If anyone's interested in the sales saga for Motteke Seeraafuku, akibablog has an article (several, actually) in Japanese on the subject, with photos of the action at stores in Akihabara. There is an online campaign by fans to get enough copies sold to have it reach #1 on the charts.



There are some "sold out" signs and one store clerk said it seemed to him to be selling better than HareHareYukai (the SHnY ED), which got to #5 last May. At Toranoana, which had proclaimed its determination to sell more than any other store, apparently about 8 out of 10 people coming to the cash at 7pm Tuesday were buying a copy. The CD is officially released on Wednesday, so of course it goes on sale Tuesday. Of course.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Kaoru Chujo

If anyone's interested in the sales saga for Motteke Seeraafuku, akibablog has an article (several, actually) in Japanese on the subject, with photos of the action at stores in Akihabara. There is an online campaign by fans to get enough copies sold to have it reach #1 on the charts.



There are some "sold out" signs and one store clerk said it seemed to him to be selling better than HareHareYukai (the SHnY ED), which got to #5 last May. At Toranoana, which had proclaimed its determination to sell more than any other store, apparently about 8 out of 10 people coming to the cash at 7pm Tuesday were buying a copy. The CD is officially released on Wednesday, so of course it goes on sale Tuesday. Of course.

Still don't understand why the fans are doing this. Are they getting paid to raise awareness or something? Personally I would be asking for money. I can't think of anything I like that much to take time out of my day to actively promote it for free. If it's for some sort of cause, like the proceeds are going to charity I'd consider it, but if I'm just helping already well off record companies make profit for themselves, why bother?

The classy thing to do here would be if it does hit #1, set aside something like 20% of the profits for some sort of charity. That would be a good reason for someone to work towards getting it in that slot. They can feel good about themselves and about the show at the same time.

[Ascaloth]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin_Sama

Still don't understand why the fans are doing this. Are they getting paid to raise awareness or something? Personally I would be asking for money. I can't think of anything I like that much to take time out of my day to actively promote it for free. If it's for some sort of cause, like the proceeds are going to charity I'd consider it, but if I'm just helping already well off record companies make profit for themselves, why bother?

The classy thing to do here would be if it does hit #1, set aside something like 20% of the profits for some sort of charity. That would be a good reason for someone to work towards getting it in that slot. They can feel good about themselves and about the show at the same time.

Much to learn you have about the otaku mindset, young padawan.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Ascaloth

Much to learn you have about the otaku mindset, young padawan.

They devote their whole lives to the series of the now don't they......

[Ascaloth]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin_Sama

They devote their whole lives to the series of the now don't they......

Not that much difference from how you practically devote your whole life to the series of then. In fact, I think I'm starting to see a generation gap within the otaku ranks here...

[MakubeX2]

Otakus are on the same scale as religious fanatics.

They do strange and incomprehenable things in the name of the cause they have devoted themselves to.

You do not need to understand their reasonings at all.

[Baka-yuki]

Wow, didnt know Motteke Serafuku was that popular. Was planning on importing it, so i just hope i get a copy before they sell-out. What is happaning for an ED cd? a collection of the clips or the full songs as the charcters sing them? or am i just getting a little to far ahead for myself?
Must bridge the Otaku gap!

[pariah164]

Originally Posted by Baka-yuki

What is happaning for an ED cd? a collection of the clips or the full songs as the charcters sing them? or am i just getting a little to far ahead for myself?
Must bridge the Otaku gap!

Now that would be awesomesauce.

[DJ_RockmanX]

Originally Posted by Kaoru Chujo

ED collection on the way, to be issued in July. Since it says "dorama," I suppose they'll string it together from the show, with maybe extended versions of the songs. Not sure.

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Its also appeared over at CDJapan --- time for a preorder!

Also, its listed on CDjapan that the first Limited Edition DVD shall come with a BGM CD --- just like with Haruhi, so thats where the music shall appear. Time for another preorder. :3

Originally Posted by MakubeX2

Lucky Star Ending Theme Drama

Release Date 11th July. Featuring all the current Karaoke ED Drama in one go tied up by all the full version of the ED Songs.

http://www.neowing.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=LACA-5658

You guys need to read moar.

[Baka-yuki]

Originally Posted by random_passerby

You guys need to read moar.

sorry, but "more". i blame my friends not letting me type incorectly.
Anyway, as for this i cant wait. I'm preordering this ASAP.
Getting the OP from Amazon today

[MakubeX2]

There's no need for a mad rush.
The disc will be readily avaliable once the hype died down.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by MakubeX2

Otakus are on the same scale as religious fanatics.

They do strange and incomprehenable things in the name of the cause they have devoted themselves to.

You do not need to understand their reasonings at all.

PHEW! Thank god for that!

@Ascaloth: I'm only a year older than you so I don't think there's a generation gap. I know I act like an 80 year old bitter as hell angry old man, but I'm only 22.

I prefer to say I devote myself to the series of the "When". Whatever I like it doesn't matter what decade it comes from. Though I tend to find more stuff I like in the 80's and 90's. Still the first decade of the 21st isn't even close to being over and things are booming right now like they haven't been since the 80's.

Let's have look at the decade tall of my Anime Music Collection:

2000: 143 songs
80's: 185 songs
90's: 279 songs
70's: 30 songs

So while the 80's and 90's win, the 2000's are catching up and since there can never be another song from the 80's (unless I find buried treasure) there's a good chance the 2000's could surpass it.

And Yes I did just spend about 40 minutes tallying my collection.

[Ascaloth]

Originally Posted by Kaioshin_Sama

@Ascaloth: I'm only a year older than you so I don't think there's a generation gap. I know I act like an 80 year old bitter as hell angry old man, but I'm only 22.

You are only as old as you act. J/K

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Baka-yuki

Wow, didnt know Motteke Serafuku was that popular. Was planning on importing it, so i just hope i get a copy before they sell-out. What is happaning for an ED cd? a collection of the clips or the full songs as the charcters sing them? or am i just getting a little to far ahead for myself?
Must bridge the Otaku gap!

You just have to connect the dots to see the popularity:

Aya Hirano<-------->Kyoto Animation<------->Dance Theme<------->Hare Hare Yukai<------->Suzumiya Haruhi No Yuutsu<------>Greatest Anime Ever Made!------>GREATEST SONG EVER MADE!------> BUY IT!

[Telliamed]

Those of us who don't read japanese appreciate the updates, Kaoru.

Originally Posted by Kaioshin_Sama

Still don't understand why the fans are doing this. Are they getting paid to raise awareness or something? Personally I would be asking for money. I can't think of anything I like that much to take time out of my day to actively promote it for free.

People will pay you to tell them what they believe.
Welcome to the consumer culture. Next time you're at a mall, count the number of brands, sports logos, and names of rock/rap bands you see on peoples' t-shirts and baseball caps.

Originally Posted by Kaioshin_Sama

They devote their whole lives to the current fad......

bit of an edit, hope you don't mind
That's one for the oxymoron hall of fame.

I'm rather hoping they make a full-length video for the OP. It really doesn't have the same impact without the animation.

[Kaioshin Sama]

Originally Posted by Telliamed

Those of us who don't read japanese appreciate the updates, Kaoru.



People will pay you to tell them what they believe.
Welcome to the consumer culture. Next time you're at a mall, count the number of brands, sports logos, and names of rock/rap bands you see on peoples' t-shirts and baseball caps.


bit of an edit, hope you don't mind
That's one for the oxymoron hall of fame.

I'm rather hoping they make a full-length video for the OP. It really doesn't have the same impact without the animation.

Only if they all passout after doing the song and start drooling on the floor.

[innominate]

Originally Posted by Telliamed

bit of an edit, hope you don't mind
That's one for the oxymoron hall of fame.

I don't see the oxymoron... >.<"
I dunno, more of a tautological expression?

Originally Posted by Telliamed

I'm rather hoping they make a full-length video for the OP. It really doesn't have the same impact without the animation.

Somehow the full version doesn't seem as succint as the original OP, even if I listen to both without the animation. The rhythm doesn't flow as smoothly I suppose; it isn't as catchy.

Also, I'm trying to figure how to play the OP on the piano >_>. It's kinda impossible, I guess, but if any of you figures out how... heh! =D
The chorus is okay... But I think there's a rolling at the rapping part which I can't really get. ><

[FatPianoBoy]

Originally Posted by Baka-yuki

sorry, but "more". i blame my friends not letting me type incorectly.

I lol'd


I think the best explanation of the otaku mindset was when someone (too lazy to look back to find out who) likened it to sports fans' joy seeing their team win a game.

[Kaoru Chujo]

Haven't seen any sales figures yet, but I did come across an even better page of pictures of the Akihabara "Motteke Seeraafuku Festival" Wednesday of people buying the OP:
http://akiba.kakaku.com/event/0705/23/235000.php

Great shots like these:



One guy bought ten copies (for friends, I hope), another bought twelve. The cost of a CD would be worth it just to be there for the carnival. Come to think of it, maybe the extra nine (I mean seven) copies were for hikikomori who couldn't stand the crowds, lol.

[krln99]

http://www.oricon.co.jp/

It scored #3 for the day. I don't see it scoring #1 for the week because the popular boyband V6 also released on the same day. I do see it possibly rising to #2, though, which would be outstanding for an anime OP not sung by a major artist.