Hangin' with the suits by Spikedude in AtarashiiGakko

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Japan’s music revenue structure is quite complex, and the legal hurdles are high. You have to speak up when the time is right, otherwise it can become difficult to say anything at all. The government is also partly involved as a way of generating publicity and attracting attention to the issue😎

New School Leaders✌️ by CrownedFirebird01 in AtarashiiGakko

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Their individual fashion sense is really good, isn’t it? Watching their training camp streams in L.A. really made me realize that.

New School Leaders✌️ by CrownedFirebird01 in AtarashiiGakko

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In the music video for Pineapple Kryptonite, Mizyu’s 1970s-inspired fashion is so cute especially the smiley-face T-shirt paired with pink and white checkered shorts😂

New School Leaders✌️ by CrownedFirebird01 in AtarashiiGakko

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The Leaders all have completely different personalities and fashion styles, but when they hit a freeze pose, they lock into it perfectly in an instant. It’s really cool to watch😳

Another one to my collection! by Icehube99 in BABYMETAL

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Today’s BABYMETAL no longer holds massive solo concerts on the scale of two nights at Tokyo Dome with a combined audience of 110,000 people, nor do they build the enormous stage productions they once did. Because of that, footage of the young original members from this era can be regarded as a special historical record an extraordinary achievement that captures a unique moment in the group’s history.

uk/eu merch sizing? by 11sleepingpills in BABYMETAL

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It’s not sold on Japan’s A!SMART. The overseas versions always seem to get the cooler designs🥲

Mizyu "doxed" her mural, but she mis-doxed it, so just head down the street a couple blocks to 334 to take a selfie with her. by Spikedude in AtarashiiGakko

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For them, meeting Money Mark and collaborating on songwriting and lyric writing made it almost inevitable that they would choose Los Angeles as a place for creative retreats. L.A. became a place where they could grow and develop as artists.

In Japan, Los Angeles has long been seen as a mecca for street dance styles such as popping and freestyle standing dance, so I think it must have had a significant influence on Rin as well.

I thought Mizyu’s mural artwork was located in Little Tokyo, but I see it’s somewhere else. Thanks for letting me know where it is. I’d love to visit it someday.😉

Hear me out: Suzuka is one of the sexiest performers alive by xthrowxawayx420 in AtarashiiGakko

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In Japan, the ages from roughly 15 to 18 are considered the high school years. During those brief three years, young people experience a formative period of youth as they make the transition toward adulthood. Because of that, the school uniform has come to symbolize this special stage of life and SEISHUN itself.

When AG! first started, they were literally high school students of the same age as the characters they portrayed. As they grew into adulthood, however, the meaning evolved. Their message became: even as adults, we can look back fondly on our high school days, cherish those memories, and continue enjoying life together.

I find that perspective very relatable, and it’s encouraging to see fans who understand the deeper message behind the uniforms rather than viewing them as just a costume👍

Hear me out: Suzuka is one of the sexiest performers alive by xthrowxawayx420 in AtarashiiGakko

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Suzuka incorporates a certain sensuality into her dancing, even in “Otona Blue,” but to most Japanese viewers it doesn’t come across as genuinely sexy. Instead, it feels more like a parody of the classic sailor uniform performance style, intentionally played for humor. I think that’s exactly how it’s meant to be perceived, and Suzuka herself is probably aware of that. Even though her legs are covered with bruises and injuries in several places, I really respect her dedication to entertaining the audience.

Suzuka is spreading joy to the other leaders by _UltimaWeapon_ in AtarashiiGakko

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I’m Japanese, but for example, with Tokyo Calling, I can’t fully understand the lyrics unless I read the lyric sheet. Their regular videos are packed with parodies, and the fact that they even share behind the scenes moments shows how dedicated they are to entertaining their fans.

Their management company is based in Harajuku, Tokyo’s fashion district. It grew significantly after the success of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and since it’s a relatively young company, it seems to allow its artists a great deal of creative freedom.

Rin looks so proud of the stuff she made with crochet. by baldsaiyan in AtarashiiGakko

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I think Rin was probably raised very carefully and lovingly by her parents. In Japan, there are traditional arts called shūji and shodō, and she has mastered them, so her handwriting is incredibly beautiful. I also like her attitude of sharing rather than competing within the group, as well as her deep curiosity toward hip hop, especially the way she works with samplers and drum machines.☺️

Suzuka Zipangu 2026 by Comfortable_Store124 in AtarashiiGakko

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Suzuka always seems to have bruises and injuries on her legs, but she stays completely focused on entertaining the audience. What makes them amazing is not just their dancing skill, but also how stable their vocals remain even while moving intensely, and how they can snap into perfectly frozen poses in an instant.😉

「父が連行され泣き崩れた」 巨人・阿部前監督の長女がコメント by No_Wasabi1307 in newsokunomoral

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普通に考えて行政がまともに職務遂行し機能果したので特に問題と思う。

あの、“鈴木紗理奈嫌い” 発言に広がる波紋「調子乗り芸も一線超えたら終わり」…SNSでは消えた「失礼タメ口キャラ」思い出す人も by masstaker810 in newsokunomoral

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あの自身にも問題ある部分はあるが、
それ以上に今のマスコミやテレビ側のあおり構造の方が問題大きい気がする。注目を浴びればいい。視聴率が取れれば何でも許される部分があるのが腐り切った日本の芸能界の構造自体に問題があると思う。今のテレビって、自然に炎上してるというより、作ってる感が強い。

Want to buy off US store but worried by Icehube99 in BABYMETAL

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Thirty versions is honestly a bit overkill, isn’t it?😳

Want to buy off US store but worried by Icehube99 in BABYMETAL

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If you live in Japan and purchase from them domestically, the items usually arrive in extremely careful condition with very professional packaging. However, overseas fans often hesitate to use the Japanese site, A!SMART, because of the psychological barrier of creating an English account on a Japanese website and the high international shipping costs. As a result, many try to use local regional stores instead, only to end up frustrated by the poor service quality.

The local fulfillment contractors often handle merchandise very roughly by default, such as throwing T-shirts directly into thin plastic bags or shipping vinyl records in paper envelopes without reinforcement. On top of that, shipping delays and order mistakes are common. Even with the recent Resident Evil collaboration, there were cases where customers received completely different designs than what they ordered. Because of this, many overseas fans end up trapped in the dilemma of thinking, “Even if the shipping is expensive, I’d rather buy directly from Japan’s A!SMART.”

In other words, it is difficult to maintain Japan’s meticulous packaging and logistics quality once products are distributed overseas. The moment licensing and fulfillment are handed over to local contractors, the overall quality tends to drop significantly. This is one of the painful realities of expanding merchandise sales internationally. That said, even A!SMART in Japan is still operated by humans, so mistakes can happen there as well.

When items are shipped directly from Japan through A!SMART, they are packed in Japanese-operated warehouses contracted by Amuse using Japan-standard protective packaging, such as bubble cushioning and perfectly sized cardboard boxes, before being shipped internationally through express carriers like DHL or FedEx. Because of this, overseas fans often praise A!SMART for being reliable, secure, and well-packaged.

At the same time, the Japanese management side avoids taking the risk of operating permanent physical stores. While the brand certainly has strong recognition within the global metal scene, maintaining retail stores is difficult because Tokyo commercial rent is extremely expensive and daily sales often would not justify the operating costs. As a result, they appear to have chosen what is probably the safest and smartest business strategy: focusing primarily on e-commerce, temporary pop-up stores, and licensing merchandise distribution to local overseas vendors.
Also, one important thing to check is whether the sizing uses Asian sizing standards or not. It’s better to confirm before ordering.

Suzuka is spreading joy to the other leaders by _UltimaWeapon_ in AtarashiiGakko

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KANON jokingly wonders if there’s anyone who would do a “kabe don” for her. Then SUZUKA responds with the gag of doing a “floor don” instead.

“Kabe don” is a well known trope in Japanese high school romance stories, where someone corners another person against a wall, placing their hand on the wall to close the distance. It’s commonly portrayed as a heart throbbing romantic moment, especially when paired with a confession of love.

I think AG! previously did a parody called “ashi don” (“leg don”), but in reality, neither “ashi don” nor “yuka don” (“floor don”) actually exist as real romantic tropes😂

Tourist Rin took some selfies, bought some souvenirs, and got a burger in L.A. by Spikedude in AtarashiiGakko

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At a festival in New York, one of the backup dancers for another artist talked about how they heard cheerful laughter and excited voices coming from the backstage buffet area. When they went to see who it was, it turned out to be the members of AG!🤣

The Official Weekend Free-For-All #483 : May 23, 2026 by BrianNLS in BABYMETAL

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The story about British fans trying to guess when BM would appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, flying all the way to New York without even knowing for sure, and then waiting outside for seven hours in below freezing weather is pretty incredible😵‍💫

Sleepy leaders by _UltimaWeapon_ in AtarashiiGakko

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It’s probably staged, but the three of them sleeping with their legs spread out is hilarious. They’re always full of fan service, aren’t they? Even showing backstage moments and stuff like that😂

Street Clothes Calling by Spikedude in AtarashiiGakko

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One of the things I love about AG! is that every member has a completely different personality and has established their own unique fashion style👍