Showing posts with label love live. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love live. Show all posts

Friday, April 11, 2025

How to dress as Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club members (105th Revised Edition)

The Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club in "Link! Like! Love Live!" marks a significant moment in Love Live! history, as it is the first time that members can be replaced. 

Following the conclusion of the 104th Final Term Fes x Live virtual event, which bid farewell to beloved senpais Kozue Otomune, Megumi Fujishima, and Tsuzuri Yugiri, many fans have been wondering who will take their place. 

Recently, it was announced that Edel Note, the rival duo that the Hasunosora girls defeated for the Love Live title, will be joining the club effective in the newest chapter of the Hasunosora story.

As cosplay season is in full swing, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorite Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club members.

Link! Like! Love Live!
Link! Like! Love Live!

As Kaho Hinoshita - The Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club would not exist without its founding member, Kaho Hinoshita. Kaho is a third-year high school student known for her bright personality and dazzling smile. Now that she has stepped into her role as a leader, she is determined to build upon the foundation laid by her seniors and take the club to new heights, fully aware that they must continue to strive for excellence. As any Love Live cosplayer would tell you, a normal-sized orange wig is all you need and then tinker it to match Kaho's hairstyle. With Kaho's your gal, feel free to plan on the costumes she wore during her time.

As Sayaka Murano - Now in her Senior Year, Sayaka Murano vows to keep the promises she made from Tsuzuri Yugiri, one of the now-former members who left the group after graduation. For the newest chapter of the Hasunosora story, Sayaka now dons a new hairstyle. With that, prepare a long dark blue wig and keep it as is as long as the left part of her hair is present at the front. At the back, Sayaka dons a new red-and-blue dual ribbon with a star in the middle. It takes guts to replicate Sayaka's new ribbon design but with that settled, the outfits are up to you.

As Rurino Osawa - Rurino Osawa is known for being an energizer. Get it? Energizer? If you're looking to cosplay as Rurino, be mindful of the hairdo. It may be a long blond hairdo with a sky-blue gradient on it, but replicating Rurino's hairstyle is no walk in the park. But if you can manage to pull it off, you'll be the hit of any convention!

As Ginko Momose - Ginko Momose dreams of becoming a school idol who inherits her family’s tradition. If you’re looking to cosplay as Ginko, you will need a short, dark, blackish hairdo and a traditional Japanese ornament to put in it. Ginko’s hairdo is one of the easier ones to replicate, but the traditional Japanese ornament might take some searching to find.

As Kosuzu Kachimachi - Kosuzu Kachimachi is the youngest child of a fishing family from Tsuruga. She's a hard worker who doesn't get discouraged even when she fails, but she sometimes makes remarks that look down on herself. Kosuzu's hairstyle is a long golden-brown one with braids at the front. Replicating Kosuzu's hairstyle won't be an easy job. but it might be fun to try. If you're feeling brave, I say go for it! If anyone can do it, it's you!

As Hime Anyoji - Hime Anyoji is a gamer well-known for winning student tournaments. Getting a long pink hair with the bottom part painted in blond color and then ponytailed is a simple task, right? Well, no. There are a couple of details that can be easy to miss, so make sure you take your time and get it right. It’ll be worth it in the end! Grab some rubber bands because it's going to be a long night replicating Hime Anyoji's ponytail.

As Izumi Katsuragi - Formerly a member of Edel Note, a rival school idol unit representing Mizukawa Girls' High School, Izumi transferred to Hasunosora as a 2nd Year student. Izumi is a school idol with great potential who can handle most things with ease. Being Izumi takes stacks of two black wigs to your head; the ponytailed long one at the bottom and the short one at the top. Don't forget the two triangle hairpins to your right as well. It's tricky work but if you match Izumi's hairstyle, feel free to decide on the costumes.

As Ceras Yanagida Lilienfeld - Ceras, who hails from Nagano, first met Kaho while they were both in the hospital. Thanks to Kaho's efforts, Ceras was able to join her senpai, Izumi, in representing Edel Note, a school idol unit from the now-defunct Mizukawa Girls' High School. After the Hasunosora girls won the Love Live tournament and Mizukawa Girls' High School closed, Ceras and Izumi began transferring to Hasunosora to return the favor. Ceras has a long sand-colored hairdo with two pink ribbons behind her ears. If you can match her looks, feel free to decide on the outfits.

...and there you have it. How to dress as Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club members, the 105th Revised Edition. The world's looking forward to some impressive Hasunosora Girls High School Idol Club cosplays as it enters the most challenging story ever.

As the girls are facing their most challenging feat, nothing will ever be the same for Kaho and her friends.

FIGHTING!

Itsudemo, Itsumademo

The 104th Final Term Fes x LIVE in Link! Like! Love Live! marked the final performance of Kozue Otomune, Megumi Fujishima, and Tsuzuri Yugiri as part of the group. After winning in Love Live against the Edel Note duo, it is time to say goodbye to Hasunosora's beloved senpais. This latest single serves as a parting gift from the trio.

Itsudemo, Itsumademo
Itsudemo, Itsumademo

The Hasunosora Girls High School Idol Club's sixth single is titled "Itsudemo, Itsumademo". This song made its world premiere at the 104th Final Term Fes x LIVE virtual event as seen in the "Link! Like! Love Live!" app and it's their way to bid farewell to the group's beloved senpais Kozue Otomune, Megumi Fujishima, and Tsuzuri Yugiri.

Not only the titular song is featured but it also has an additional song titled "いったん".

As Kozue, Megumi, and Tsuzuri served their purpose, what comes next for Kaho Hinoshita and the rest of the club as the series approaches the "105th Term"?

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Nijiiro☆Lumiere

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club has introduced the Monthly Songs project, similar to Aqours' monthly birthday song singles. Each month, one of your favorite members will get a chance to shine. For the April edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, Kasumi Nakasu is here.

Nijiiro☆Lumiere
Nijiiro☆Lumiere

For the April edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, Kasumi Nakasu is here, voiced by Mayu Sagara. She takes over the April edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project with her featured song "Nijiiro☆Lumiere". This 4th installment includes this featured track and the additional song titled Hello! OK??

Next month...Kanata Konoe.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The Sweetest Time

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club has introduced the Monthly Songs project, similar to Aqours' monthly birthday song singles. Each month, one of your favorite members will get a chance to shine. For the March edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, Ayumu Uehara takes over.

The Sweetest Time
The Sweetest Time

Ayumu Uehara, voiced by Aguri Onishi, takes over the March edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project with her featured song "The Sweetest Time". This third installment includes this featured track and the additional song titled "Secret".

Next month...Kasumi Nakasu.

TRACK LISTINGS:

01. The Sweetest Time

02. Secret

03. The Sweetest Time (Off Vocal)

04. Secret (Off Vocal)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Starry Night Serenade

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club has introduced the Monthly Songs project, similar to Aqours' monthly birthday song singles. Each month, one of your favorite members will get a chance to shine. For the February edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, Emma Verde takes the spotlight.

Starry Night Serenade
Starry Night Serenade

Emma Verde, voiced by Maria Sashide, takes over the February edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project with her featured song "Starry Night Serenade". This second installment includes this featured track and the additional song titled "ドリーム☆シューター".

Next month...Ayumu Uehara.

TRACK LISTINGS:

01. Starry Night Serenade

02. ドリーム☆シューター

03. Starry Night Serenade (Off Vocal)

04. ドリーム☆シューター (Off Vocal)

Friday, February 7, 2025

Love Live! Superstar!! Season 3 Original Sound Track - The beginning of the Superstar

The final season of Love Live! Superstar!!, aired on NHK ETV in the fall of 2024 for 12 episodes, marked the conclusion of the adventures of Liella!, the school idol unit representing Yuigaoka Girls High School. This final chapter of Liella's story featured Wien Margarete's revenge plot, which unfolded as Kanon Shibuya left Liella! to form a new group called TomaKanoTe alongside Margarete and the newly enrolled Tomari Onitsuka. 

The storyline followed the girls on their trip to Shanghai and the showdown at Yuigaoka that led to Liella!'s unification. It also addressed the fate of the founding members after graduation and Liella!'s last challenge to defend their title. The story culminated with the original five members of Liella! performing the song that started it all.

Love Live! Superstar!! Season 3 Original Sound Track -The beginning of the Superstar
Love Live! Superstar!! Season 3 Original Sound Track
The beginning of the Superstar

With the story of Liella! well and truly over, the original soundtrack has arrived, making it a must-have for fans who have been part of Liella's final chapter from start to finish.

It's a two-disc OST featuring all of the background music heard in the show, curated by Yoshiaki Fujisawa. The OST also includes TV-sized versions of Liella songs, especially the opening and closing theme songs.

It's their way of saying thanks for watching the final season of the Love Live! Superstar!! TV series.

Liella!'s story is finished but the world of Love Live! will continue...

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

White Delight

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club has launched their Monthly Songs project, similar to Aqours' monthly birthday song singles. Each month, one of your favorite members will have the opportunity to shine. Kicking off this exciting project for January is Mia Taylor, voiced by Shu Uchida.

White Delight
White Delight

Mia Taylor is the first member of Nijigasaki to be featured in the project. Her song for January is "White Delight." The inaugural release in the NIJIGAKU Monthly Songs lineup includes this featured track and an additional song titled "Joy is All Around."

Next month...Emma Verde.

TRACK LISTINGS:

01. White Delight

02. Joy is All Around

03. White Delight (Off Vocal)

04. Joy is All Around (Off Vocal)

Liella no Uta 3

 Drawing inspiration from a certain NHK show, Liella no Uta is a special post-show music program aired after the Love Live! Superstar!! TV series. This is where the Liella girls get their five minutes of fame over the course of 12 episodes.

Liella no Uta 3
Liella no Uta 3

The final set of songs as heard from the Liella no Uta post-show segment has arrived featuring all songs performed by your favorite Liella members. All of the songs are composed by Yasuhiro Obata, arranged by Yuya Mori, and lyrics by Junko Miyajima.

Margarete and Tomari perform the song "dolce" and ""11th moon" while Kinako, Mei, Shiki, and Natsumi perform "Summer Escape!!", Kanon, Keke, Chisato, Sumire, and Ren perform " ひとひらだけ", and the rest of the Liella members perform "結ぶメロディ".

Enjoy all of the songs heard from the special post-show music program and thank you for watching the final season of Love Live! Superstar!!  

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Ai♡ScReam!

There's something new to chew on: it's AiScReam! This trio consists of Ruby Kurosawa from Aqours (voiced by Ai Furihata), Ayumu Uehara from the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (voiced by Aguri Onishi), and Shiki Wakana from Liella! (voiced by Wakana Ookuma). They are the presenters of the Love Live! Series All Night Nippon GOLD monthly radio show.

Ai♡ScReam!
Ai♡ScReam!

AiScReam's debut single is titled "Ai♡ScReam!" Avid listeners of ANN can now enjoy AiScReam's music through the first two songs featured in the ANN radio show trio. In addition to the title track, there is a bonus song called "ICE LIMIT." The single even includes an audio drama segment featuring AiScReam!

Those who pre-ordered it can win tickets for the AiScReam-sponsored live event happening this September.

Now chewing in your neighborhood.

TRACK LISTINGS:

01.愛♡スクリ~ム!

02.あまくてたのしい♡AiScReamラジオ!

03.ICE LIMIT

04.愛♡スクリ~ム!(Off Vocal)

05. ICE LIMIT(Off Vocal)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Hajimari wa Kimi no Sora~11 Ver.~

This is how the Love Live! Superstar!! saga ended. The song that started it all is the same song that ended it.

Hajimari wa Kimi no Sora~11 Ver.~
Hajimari wa Kimi no Sora~11 Ver.~

Liella!'s journey began with this song and ended with the same song. In the series finale, the debut song was enhanced with the new 11-member version. Fans who witnessed the end of Liella's story now get to listen to this song from start to finish.

Those who've already pre-ordered it will receive a chance to win a ticket for the "Love Live! Superstar!! Liella! 6th LoveLive! Tour ~Let's be ONE~" Miyagi Performance Day.2.

Thanks for the memories, Liella!

TRACK LISTINGS:
01.始まりは君の空 ~11 Ver.~
02.始まりは君の空 ~11 Ver.~(Off Vocal)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Egao no Promise/Superstar!!

In the climax of the final season of "Love Live! Superstar!!", the fates of the founding members of Liella! after graduating from Yuigaoka Girls High School have been decided. The second-batch members have vowed to follow in their footsteps with Kinako Sakurakoji taking over Ren Hazuki's role as student council president. Tomari Onitsuka and Wien Margarete have decided to remain in the group, having grown fondness with their new friends. With their fates decided, Liella! has one loose end to finish: defending their title. With Liella! emerging victorious, the founding members bid their juniors farewell after graduation.

The songs heard from episodes ten and eleven from the final season of "Love Live! Superstar!!" have arrived.

Egao no Promise/Superstar!!
Egao no Promise/Superstar!!
(Episode 10 Version)

Egao no Promise/Superstar!!
Egao no Promise/Superstar!!
(Episode 11 Version)

Episode 10 saw the girls perform the song "Egao no Promise" and in the penultimate episode of the final season saw the full force of Liella! perform the song "Superstar!!". The full versions of these songs are yours to listen but there's more because the Egao no Promise version features the 11-member version of the song as heard from the first season, "Wish Song" while the Superstar!! version features an additional song titled "君・街・空・星".

Congratulations, Liella! You accomplished your mission and will be remembered forever.

Monday, December 23, 2024

Sangoshou no Kioku

Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1 is the first chapter of the movie trilogy that serves as the true ending for the girls' adventure. In this movie, the girls are in Okinawa, taking on a new challenge; the School Idol GPX (Grand Prix). Ayumu Uehara, Kasumi Nakasu, Shizuku Osaka, Kanata Konoe, Emma Verde, and Zhong Lanzhu are chosen to take part in the event where school idols across Japan clash to become "the most popular school idol right now".

Sangoshou no Kioku
Sangoshou no Kioku

The original soundtrack for the first chapter of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club movie is now available. This two-disc OST features most of the background music from the film, along with movie-sized versions of the insert songs and solo renditions of the movie’s theme song, "Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi." 

This OST is a way of expressing gratitude to fans for watching the first chapter of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club movie.

TRACK LISTINGS:

DISC 1:

1. トロピカルプール

2. ENTRY

3. Rise Up High! (MOVIE size)

4. スクールアイドルGPXスタート!

5. ここまで来たよ!

6. ウキウキワクワクストリート

7. Daydream Mermaid (MOVIE size)

8. 天との出会い

9. 絃

10. Chill in...

11. ウキウキワクワクビレッジ

12. Flavors

13. 友情の絡まり

14. Cara Tesoro (MOVIE size)

15. 胸の内に秘めたもの

16. 仲直り

17. 同じ想い

18. SIDE BY SIDE

19. PHOENIX (MOVIE size)~Stellar Stream (MOVIE size)

20. どこにいても君は君

21. そして次回は?

DISC TWO:

1. どこにいても君は君 (桜坂しずく Ver.)

2. どこにいても君は君 (近江彼方 Ver.)

3. どこにいても君は君 (エマ・ヴェルデ Ver.)

4. どこにいても君は君 (中須かすみ Ver.)

5. どこにいても君は君 (鐘 嵐珠 Ver.)

6. どこにいても君は君 (上原歩夢 Ver.)

7. どこにいても君は君 (朝香果林 Ver.)

8. どこにいても君は君 (宮下 愛 Ver.)

9. どこにいても君は君 (優木せつ菜 Ver.)

10. どこにいても君は君 (天王寺璃奈 Ver.)

11. どこにいても君は君 (三船栞子 Ver.)

12. どこにいても君は君 (ミア・テイラー Ver.)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Eikyu hours

Aqours, the school idol unit, was formed in 2015 as the second generation of the Love Live! franchise. They quickly rose to fame with the success of Love Live! Sunshine!!. Now, as they celebrate their 9th anniversary, it's time for Aqours to bid the world farewell with a series of Finale concerts.

The official anthem of Aqours Finale LIVE has arrived, marking the end of the era for Aqours.

Eikyu hours
Eikyu hours

This latest single from Aqours not only features the titular song but also the additional song as heard from JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen 60th Anniversary Oshi Tabi Collaboration, 僕らの旅は終わらない. 

The Limited Edition features a Blu-Ray disc featuring the music video of the titular song and its BTS. Not only that, but those who pre-ordered it will receive a random promo card from the upcoming Love Live! Official Card Game and a chance to win a ticket for the upcoming Aqours Finale Love Live! ~Eikyu Stage~.

Aqours heroes, once and always, and now forever in our hearts. 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Zettaiteki LOVER/Dazzling Game

In the middle stages of the final season of "Love Live! Superstar!!," the rivalry between Liella and TomaKanoTe momentarily paused when Tang Keke returned to her hometown of Shanghai. The girls were summoned to Shanghai to perform at the city's school idol festival. During this event, it was revealed that Keke's future after graduating from Yuigaoka Girls' High School had been determined. As a result, both teams performed in front of an enthusiastic Chinese audience. While this could signal the potential for a unified Liella, it's not quite definitive yet. Back at Yuigaoka, during the school's festival, the showdown sparks the beginning of a newly unified Liella.

The songs heard from episodes six and eight from the final season of "Love Live! Superstar!!" have arrived and this is your only way to listen to the latest insert songs from the latest adventure.

Zettaiteki LOVER/Dazzling Game
Zettaiteki LOVER/Dazzling Game
(Episode 6 Version)


Zettaiteki LOVER/Dazzling Game
Zettaiteki LOVER/Dazzling Game
(Episode 8 Version)

Episode Six saw the girls perform the song "Zettaiteki LOVER" while Episode Eight saw them perform "Dazzling Game". The full versions of these songs are yours to listen but there's more because the Zettaiteki LOVER version features an additional song titled "QUESTION99" while the Dazzling Game version features "真っ赤。"

With the unification of Liella as an 11-member group complete, will they achieve their final goal of defending their title? The third season of "Love Live! Superstar!!" airs every Sunday on NHK ETV.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Bubble Rise / Special Color

In the opening stages of the final season of *Love Live! Superstar!!*, Wien Margarete's plot for revenge against Liella came to fruition when Kanon Shibuya announced that she would no longer be part of the group and had defected to join Margarete. Along with the newly enrolled Tomari Onitsuka, the trio formed TomaKanoTe to prove their worth. However, even without Kanon, the now leaderless Liella fights back.

The songs heard from episodes two and three from the final season of *Love Live! Superstar!!* has arrived and this is your only way to listen to the first two insert songs from the latest adventure.

Bubble Rise
Bubble Rise

Special Color
Special Color

Episode 2 of *Love Live! Superstar!!* saw the TomaKanoTe trio perform the song "Bubble Rise" while Episode 3 saw what remains of Liella perform Special Color. The full versions of these songs are yours to listen but there's more because the Bubble Rise cover version features the song いつものピースサイン while the Special Color cover version features the song ファイティングコール.

Will the Liella girls do all means to bring back Kanon in the face of Margarete's adversity? The third season of *Love Live! Superstar!!* airs every Sunday night on NHK ETV.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

DAISUKI FULL POWER

 The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! is here! In an exciting first for the Love Live! TV anime franchise, this season will bring the girls' adventures to a thrilling conclusion. But first, they'll have to face off against their biggest threat yet: Wien Margarete, the rival school idol who was defeated by Liella! She's transferred to Yuigaoka Girls High with one thing on her mind: revenge! 

As fanatics enjoying the dramatic final chapter of the Liella girls, the closing theme song has arrived!

DAISUKI FULL POWER
DAISUKI FULL POWER

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! has arrived, and with it comes the closing theme song, "DAISUKI FULL POWER." This single is the only thing you need to listen to the latest theme song and the coupling song, "Within a Dream." There is no other choice!

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! airs every Sunday night on NHK ETV.

Let's be ONE

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! is here! In an exciting first for the Love Live! TV anime franchise, this season will bring the girls' adventures to a thrilling conclusion. But first, they'll have to face off against their biggest threat yet: Wien Margarete, the rival school idol who was defeated by Liella! She's transferred to Yuigaoka Girls High with one thing on her mind: revenge! 

As fanatics enjoying the dramatic final chapter of the Liella girls, the opening theme song has arrived!

Let's be ONE
Let's be ONE

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! has arrived, and with it comes the opening theme song, "Let's Be One." This single is the only thing you need to listen to the latest theme song and the coupling song, "青春HOPPERS" because, truth be told, there's no other choice.

The third season of Love Live! Superstar!! airs every Sunday night on NHK ETV.

Monday, September 30, 2024

Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi

Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1, the first of the Nijigasaki movie trilogy, saw Ayumu Uehara, Kasumi Nakasu, Shizuku Osaka, Kanata Konoe, Emma Verde, and Zhong Lanzhu taking part at the School Idol GPX in Okinawa to determine who is "the most popular school idol right now".

Having enjoyed the first chapter of the Nijigasaki movie trilogy, the movie's theme song has arrived, giving you plenty of reasons why you became part of the recent Nijigasaki adventure.

Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi
Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi

"Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi" is the theme song of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1 and this mini album not only features the movie's theme song but also songs heard from the movie as performed by the Nijigasaki girls who took part in the School Idol GPX such as Ayumu Uehara, Kasumi Nakasu, Shizuku Osaka, Kanata Konoe, Emma Verde, and Zhong Lanzhu, as demonstrated by the alternate covers also available.

Shizuku performs "Rise Up High!", 

Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi


Kanata performs "Daydream Mermaid", 

Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi


Emma performs "Cara Tesoro", 

Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi


Lanzhu performs "PHOENIX", 

Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi


and Ayumu performs "Stellar Stream". 

Doko ni Itemo Kimi wa Kimi


You get the idea.

This mini album is a way of saying thanks for taking part in the first Nijigasaki movie adventure. As said before, don't expect anything in return, but be prepared for what comes next!

Friday, September 6, 2024

Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1

Yes, everybody knows you are starting to miss the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ever since, well, you get the idea. Since the whole world's missing them so much, the girls are back in the first chapter of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club movie trilogy that will serve as the true ending for the girls' adventure.

Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1
Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is back in its first theatrical outing, "Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1". It's the first chapter of the movie trilogy that will serve as the true ending for the girls' adventure. The girls are in Okinawa, taking on a new challenge; the School Idol GPX (Grand Prix). Ayumu Uehara, Kasumi Nakasu, Shizuku Osaka, Kanata Konoe, Emma Verde, and Zhong Lanzhu are chosen to take part in the event where school idols across Japan clash to become "the most popular school idol right now".

This movie features signature moments fans have come to expect from the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: comical mischief, dramatic moments, and the cream of the crop: musical sequences. Trust them, it's the musical performances that the fans are clamoring for after moments of being distanced. It's proof that no matter what happens, the Nijigasaki girls are here to stay.

The Okinawa setting is a turning point for this movie. It's the first time a Love Live movie has been set on its home soil. When you watch an anime show or movie, you usually see a selection of beautiful landscape photographs. This movie is one of those. When fans enjoyed watching the movie, they were inspired to rush to the locations they saw in the movie and take pictures to share with the world. That's the spirit of touring, not just the Nijigasaki way, but the Love Live way.

Similar to 2018's Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie, no two post-credits sequences are the same because this movie features different post-credits sequences. True Love Live fanatics must re-watch this movie every day to experience the entire post-credits sequences. Sounds hard but it's worth the shot.

Their first movie adventure is a must-see for fans, especially those who missed them. It has comedy, drama, music, and the usual Nijigasaki moments. Don't expect anything in return, but be prepared for what comes next!

Great to have you back, girls. Bring it on!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

How to dress as one of the Liella girls (One more time...honest.)

I have some great news for all the Love Live! fans out there: the Liella girls are back! The third season of Love Live! Super Star!! will be coming to NHK ETV on October 6, 2024. In an exciting first for the Love Live! TV anime franchise, this season will bring the girls' adventures to a thrilling conclusion. But first, they'll have to face off against their biggest threat yet: Wien Margarete, the rival school idol who was defeated by Liella! She's transferred to Yuigaoka Girls High with one thing on her mind: revenge! 

I'm so excited to see how this plays out. The Liella girls are sure to give it their all, and I can't wait to see how they handle this intense new challenge. Mark your calendars for October 6th and get ready for the most dramatic season of Love Live! Super Star!! yet!

Anyway, in anticipation of the most dramatic chapter in the Love Live! Super Star!! saga ever told, it's time to teach you how to be one of your favorite Liella girls for one last time. Honest.

Love Live! SuperStar!!
Love Live! SuperStar!!

As Kanon Shibuya - Kanon Shibuya is a humble and free-spirited young girl who aspires to become a school idol. She's the brainchild of the school idol group Liella! Becoming Kanon Shibuya is an easy task. You'll need a semi-long orange hair sized enough to be tweaked to Kanon's style. With that sorted, put on the Yuigaoka Girls High School uniform and you're ready.

As Tang Keke - Hailed from Shanghai, Tang Keke is a close friend of Kanon who has a fistful of ideas. A short sand-colored hair should do the trick but don't forget to put some pink highlights on it and then match the bangs to Keke's style. With that hairstyle done, time to put on the Yuigaoka Girls High School uniform and you're Tang Keke!

As Chisato Arashi - Chisato Arashi is Kanon's childhood friend and a talented dancer who wants to impress Kanon. The long white hair is the starting point for your Chisato Arashi cosplay and to match her hairstyle, you'll need to give it some pigtails and then some round bits on the upper sides. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Chisato Arashi.

As Sumire Heanna - Sumire Heanna is a klutzy sassy girl who gets into all sorts of mess easily. Just a long blond hair and a red hairband should do the trick and with the uniform set, you're now Sumire Heanna. Galaxy!

As Ren Hazuki - Ren Hazuki is a conservative type who despises being a school idol at first but a change of heart prompted her to join Liella. Long black hair ponytailed, this is the only thing you'll do if you want to be Ren Hazuki, and with the uniform ready, you're good to go.

As Kinako Sakurakoji - Kinako Sakurakoji may be an absent-minded school girl but she's brimming with excitement. To become Kinako, you'll need long dark brown hair to start with. Then, give the rear part some braids and then finish it with long twin tails. After that, put on the school uniform and you're now Kinako Sakurakoji!

As Mei Yoneme - Mei Yoneme is an aggressive type who's not good at talking about herself. Her connection with Shiki Wakana is a bit complicated. A short red hair should do the trick and then give it some side buns to your left while trying to match Mei's hairstyle. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Mei Yoneme.

As Shiki Wakana - Shiki Wakana is a self-proclaimed genius who excels in science. She can be down-to-earth and quiet most of the time but her connection with Mei Yoneme is complicated. A short blue hair is enough to do the trick and with the uniform ready, you're now Shiki Wakana. The lab coat is optional.

As Natsumi Onitsuka - Natsumi Onitsuka is a content creator who is also a smoothie fanatic. To become Natsumi, you'll need long blond hair to work with, then give it some pink gradients, twin tails, and a white flower hair accessory to finish it off. With the hairstyle done and the uniform set, you're now Natsumi Onitsuka. Just get your vlogging gear and your favorite smoothie ready just in case.

As Wien Margarete - Hailing from Austria and enrolled at a prestigious talent academy somewhere, Wien Margarate was once the most powerful rival school idol the Liella girls faced. Having lost to Liella and Kanon remaining undecided over the proposal to study overseas, Wien has no choice...but to transfer to Yuigaoka Girls High School for one purpose; to destroy the Liella girls from within. Being Wien, you must have a long lavender-colored wig. The braids at the top front are slightly challenging to replicate so you need to be delicate and precise to match Wien's hairstyle. With that sorted, Wien Margarete is indebted to you.

As Tomari Onitsuka - Tomari Onitsuka, recently enrolled at Yuigaoka as a first-year, is the sister of Natsumi Onitsuka. She may be different compared to her sister but...could she be the key person to mediate the fresh feud between Liella and Wien Margarete? Being Tomari is a tricky feat because you'll need to find a long turquoise-colored wig to start with. With the wig prepped, you'll need the patience to replicate Tomari's twirly twin tails. It's a big job but if you execute it with no issues, you'll be Tomari Onitsuka in no time.

...and here you go. How to be one of the Liella girls!

Whether you’re a fan of the original five members, the second batch from Season 2, or the recently added two members for Season 3, there’s a Liella girl out there for everyone. I can’t wait to see you try.

Good luck and...OniNatsu!!!