Berryz Koubou have gone on indefinite hiatus as of 3/3

[MariaLisseth]

This is a tribute form Peruvians and Japanese fan to berryz Koubou, we did a flahmob dancing CHA CHA SING, please share and support our video

Thank you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6j0SAY-Wr8

[Celedam]

Airi's thoughts on her last Hello! Con with Berryz, as well as on the long-term rivalry between Berryz and ℃-ute…

http://gree.jp/c_ute/blog/entry/760412841
http://blog-project.net/suzuki-airi/223736

More of Airi's thoughts following the last concert at the Budōkan…

http://gree.jp/c_ute/blog/entry/760752561
http://blog-project.net/suzuki-airi/225576

[Amped]

Japan Countdown 3-8-15

[bisuketto]

Tsunku's blog post about Berryz was so touching. I guess none of us, not even Tsunku, were expecting them to say goodbye. I think I cried a little when he said "your second lives begin tommorow" knowing that they won't be a part of our lives anymore. Does it sound like I miss Berryz or what?!

[CaptainBerryzGiraffe]

Can someone properly translate Tsunku's thing? (Sohee or forgetmenots, I'm looking at you... )
910percent's thing is surely not a great translation. xD

[Shoujo Q]

910's translations are a real challenge to read because it's all very literal so it takes twice as long to figure out what is being said.

[coconuts]

Can someone properly translate Tsunku's thing? (Sohee or forgetmenots, I'm looking at you... )
910percent's thing is surely not a great translation. xD

http://blog-project.net/special-translations/225501

Skoban does a good job.

[Zunu]

HEY DON'T CLICK THE ABOVE LINK...YET

First see if you can match each girl to Tsoonk's description of her.

Spoiler: show

1) She had a core that remained unchanged regardless of what the producer said. In that way, there were times that it could move the producer to tears, but it’s good that she stuck to her guns.

2) She’s the purest. I think she’s the member who most retained the image of Berryz Kobo’s early days.

3) You might say she plays the role of a natural airhead, but that isn’t artfulness, I think she possesses a simple and honest heart.

4) Her singing got better, and even her selfish statements had persuasive power. The flavour of her dancing was gifted with seductiveness.

5) The one who grew to become the sexiest among the members. There were all sorts of periods where her motivation peaked and dipped, but her singing really packed a punch.

6) This girl was steadily improving herself. She was a professional until the very final end. Talking like a pro, she got laughs right on the mark.

7) There are great efforts behind that smile. That’s what I think. I think that her smile greatly helped out the group. A girl who brings a sense of security.

(Please don't give away the answers in your comments.)

ANSWER KEY:

Spoiler: show

Kumai, Captain, Maasa, Miya, Socko, Momochi, Chinami.

[Celedam]

I hesitated on #1 but then got it later by process of elimination.

EDIT: Of course, that description of Risako lends credence to the other thought I had...

viewtopic.php?p=180701#p180701

[Celedam]

I don't know why the singles threads got bumped but this one didn't, especially since this was the longest and arguably most important part of the episode.

Lots and lots of Berryz, starting at 14:48…