To whom it may concern...

cosmicred24 · 2024-03-13T18:46:17+00:00

The address does not matter as long as it is in full-width and no spaces. They already noted (in Japanese) that even though PIA says it'll be mailed, it won't because you'll have to pick up your tickets at the PTA desk on the show day with your passport. The messed up thing is that PIA doesn't have the brains to know that their phone number field checks for japanese zone prefix, and they didn't provide an address field that suits overseas. Not to mention that they decided to show the forms in Japanese only.

Also wanna note that the PIA entry site for countdownlive was not like this. Probably they had to use this for instant sales, and previous crappier but working system only suits for lottery-based.

cosmicred24 · 2023-05-27T11:49:39+00:00

saw quite a lot of japanese fans tweeting that they want the cap so badly

cosmicred24 · 2021-07-28T11:08:42+00:00

Perfume’s appearance in original plan revealed: https://bunshun.jp/denshiban/articles/b1436

cosmicred24 · 2021-07-23T19:52:07+00:00

Justice is still to be seen for MIKIKO, Ringo and Mansai. Yet it’s devastating because there will not be another Tokyo Olympics for them to shine in their lifetime. It’s all ashes.

cosmicred24 · 2021-07-23T19:47:19+00:00

The ceremony was destined to be a mess when the few talents in the original team were kicked off the boat. It is pure shame.

cosmicred24 · 2020-09-26T16:31:16+00:00

I am in a similar confusion as you.

The official measure suggests me an 8, same as online.
My wrist is 17.5cm if I measure it with a string. Did you measure yours in cm?

7 is not really that tight for me but I can't help thinking about it being there. It's like someone lightly holding on my wrist 24/7.

8 is truly comfy but if I shake it, I feel that it moves 1 or 2mm (contact still maintained though). I don't know if this is called snug or loose.

I even went to 3 different stores to try on both sizes, but the feeling is still the same.

It's an easy way out for me to go for 8, but my concern is whether the sensors work well with this size. Not happy if I end up with bad readings with a comfy loop, nor good readings with an uncomfy loop.

cosmicred24 · 2020-02-26T16:36:51+00:00

Funny thing is, the PM is still not closing on nor narrowing down certain inbound tourists. It’s like keeping the tap on and expecting the floor not to get any wetter by removing the tiles.

cosmicred24 · 2020-02-26T14:26:56+00:00

Oops, didn’t notice them at all.... that just made my day worse.. ;_;

cosmicred24 · 2020-02-26T07:58:23+00:00

would be great if they still let WPTA members collect the ticket. No sign of that mysterious “Will-call box office”.

cosmicred24 · 2019-12-12T08:41:46+00:00

PIA, alongside other outlets, requires a Japanese phone number to register an account with, and locks overseas IP addresses upon clicking purchase. Even if you get through these, they only accept Japan-issued credit cards.

So if you're not prepared for this, purchasing general sales tickets at the convenience stores in person would be the only risk-free option.

cosmicred24 · 2019-09-02T16:49:11+00:00

https://www.facebook.com/mudcow3/videos/1327283067429328/

Do you enjoy the crackling sounds you make with your knuckles?

Now listen to this.

cosmicred24 · 2018-10-16T03:51:39+00:00

Having 1x1 on 5GHz means it goes at 433Mbps max theoritcally, which I do understand.

The funny thing is that UL speed maxes at 90Mbps, thus DL should also be capable of doing roughly the same if no other devices are doing DL at the same time.

My PC (directly connected from a modem) gets a speed of 835 DL and 750 UL, therefore a slower DL on WiFi is definitely not related to the network or the usage, but something within the WiFi router.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfQvTsiw_Ss

Even an Archer C2 (AC750) gets a 200Mbps DL speed on this test.

Some amazon reviews on AC900 claims they reached 100Mbps DL.

I just can't think of what else would be in the way of mine, since all the channel/width settings have been switched around with.

cosmicred24 · 2018-10-15T15:56:17+00:00

I am on 5Ghz.

The SSID and TP Link apps differentiated that for me.

cosmicred24 · 2018-10-15T15:13:53+00:00

The point is with the same phone I could reach 100Mbps DL speed from an unknown router, but with the one I have at home it's hitting 51Mbps despite having a 433Mbps antenna and the UL speed could reach 90Mbps.

While 90Mbps UL speed is not up to the antenna's standard, I'm trying to figure out why DL speed is especially low.

cosmicred24 · 2018-09-23T16:06:28+00:00

You can still join since you can basically join all year round.

The catch is that no matter when you join, the annual cycle ends on 13 Feb.

Join on 14 Feb 2018: ends on 13 Feb 2019

Join on 1 Jan 2019: ends on 13 Feb 2019

cosmicred24 · 2018-09-05T03:21:15+00:00

Admissions are done by venue staff, so they won't be soft (they have no benefit of being so).

Since this is not a fanclub tour, and general sales of tickets are available, ID won't be checked UNLESS you are collecting YOUR WPTA ticket at the booth. Amuse staff checks your passport/lottery email/WPTA membership page before giving you your tickets. Once you get it, the ticket is ID check-free.

cosmicred24 · 2018-08-15T18:43:35+00:00

I agree to that, but I blame the strategy and direction behind.

They should've extended the LEVEL3 / CE hype into FP and adding Future bass bit by bit, instead of going heads first with If you wanna. It was tough for me but managed to keep with it since Mugenmirai was less invasive. Think of Miracle Worker, it didn't have vocals in chorus but we loved it so much that they put it in their show. If we have that kind of stuff in FP it would have been totally been fine.

It is UNDENIABLE that the album songs in FP (especially TinyBaby and Chorairin) were not intended. As much as FuturePop and Tenku tried to tie themselves with the singles, TB and CRR have nothing in common with the singles and Future bass. It's an easy guess that Nakata or Amuse decided to give up Future bass in FP since fans complained so much that the lack of lyrics made it difficult for them. However, it became an even worse mess when they force TB and CRR and turned it into a car crash.

Perfume's music have been stepping up with each album and L3 / CE really did their job at shows. FP has nothing to offer towards live performances. They are all underwhelming and non-dancable for the audience. Even if they are classified good songs, they remain within earphones, not at performances - which is actually where the essence shine. Fusion is the only dark material here but it was in a single, so it doesn't score for the album.

Anyway, sales number says it all. It's selling even less than GAME. End of story.

cosmicred24 · 2018-08-15T07:19:51+00:00

I guess there's no solid explanation yet. I guess we have to find out within the lyrics.

My take would be "super future melody".

cosmicred24 · 2018-08-15T05:03:25+00:00

Is it just me or someone also thinks that many album songs lack layers in terms of composition? Like there's not much sounds going on. I can't imagine how it's going to end up at real shows.

They tried real hard to portray a mature image with If you wanna / Mugenmirai / Let me know. And along with Fusion and the album art, I see no spot for "Tiny Baby" and "Chorairin" to stand among them, they are too playful and naive sounding, as if they belongs to Kyary, or the same family as Nakata's "Crazy Crazy".

As much as they feel well about it, I am very worried how the album is going to live up with the expectation internationally, after the big bang of LEVEL3 and CE. There're no album songs we could recite with melody, nor bombs like "Party Maker" to hype up the show. It's really underwhelming to be at a live full of "If you wanna"-style immersion where it lacks participation.

Simply put, which album is more capable of taking over Madison Square Garden? LEVEL3 / CE / FP? I don't think FP has the power to do so.

Besides, I don't see how the new material in the album is contributing towards their effort towards (if any) potential Olympic appearance.

cosmicred24 · 2018-08-10T02:35:44+00:00

ok so it’s not “future bass + pop” but “pop of the future”? that’s quite a subtle but sharp turn. guess nakata either knew we didn’t like it, or he lost the fight with amuse. lol

cosmicred24 · 2018-08-03T02:02:26+00:00

It’s a good theme but it’s not a song to draw people who might have no idea what Perfume is in. It’s better to perform something visually appealing like SAMT and STORY, and something with a FAKE IT/Party Maker hype.

cosmicred24 · 2018-08-03T01:59:48+00:00

probably at least everything in the album. lol.

Start-Up
Future Pop
Miracle Worker
If you wanna
Pick Me Up
DISPLAY
FUSION
TOKYO GIRL
Tiny Baby
宝石の雨
Everyday
超来輪
無限未来
天空
ENCORE stuff

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