https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20171022-00000011-jct-ent
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Viewers/fans of Last Idol were not happy with the choice made in episode 11 by judge Yoshida Gou. He was called on to pass judgement on the battle between Kamohara and Nagatsuki, and he chose Kamohara as the winner. He was the only judge of the four on the panel that chose Kamohara (though the other judges choices don't matter, only the judge called upon makes the final decision). His reasoning was along the lines of thinking the group was lacking in interesting characters and good expressions; the rest of the judges were against the decision, saying Nagatsuki had the most idol-like qualities of all the members. Viewers online chimed in with a similar sentiment, many people wanting him to stop appearing on the show completely.
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Supposedly (I can't find a link source) Yoshida also gave an interview during one of Nagatsuki's previous battles where he stated that he was happy he didn't have to judge then because he might've chosen the challenger simply to make things interesting, leading some to believe he made his mind up even before watching the battle.
Most fans seem to harbor no ill will toward Kamohara, praising her singing but being of the opinion that she's more suited to becoming a singer-songwriter instead of an idol.
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Supposedly (I can't find a link source) Yoshida also gave an interview during one of Nagatsuki's previous battles where he stated that he was happy he didn't have to judge then because he might've chosen the challenger simply to make things interesting, leading some to believe he made his mind up even before watching the battle.
Most fans seem to harbor no ill will toward Kamohara, praising her singing but being of the opinion that she's more suited to becoming a singer-songwriter instead of an idol.
Episode 12.
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x66nfk5
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x66owm0
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x66n7ey
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x66n6gn
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x66ncx1
Summary:
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- Episode starts with footage from the recent event at Tower Records featuring both the
current Last Idol members and the 2nd unit Good Tears.
- A small preview of the episode ahead.
- A recap of the singers battle last week for position #5, and the shocking results.
- Performance of "Bandwagon" with the new lineup.
- The next challenger is revealed; Oishi Natsumi (大石夏摘). She's 13 years old and signed to talent agency palette. She's done no idol work, but including Last Idol she has had two TV appearances, been cast in one stage play, been part of three ad campaigns, and has had one modeling job. She lists Japanese dance as a special skill.
- Oishi nominates Ozawa Aimi (position #3).
- Oishi performs "Cutie Honey" (キューティーハニー) by Koda Kumi (倖田來未).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koda_Kumi
- Ozawa performs "Otona Ressha" (大人列車) by HKT48.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HKT48
- Judge Kurata Mayumi (倉田真由美), mangaka, is called on to announce the winner.
- Kurata announces Oishi Natsumi as the winner. She will immediately join the group and take position #3.
- Comments from both girls. Ozawa crying.
- The judge explains the reason behind the choice and Ozawa leaves the stage.
- The super awkward self introduction to the other Last Idol members as they cry.
- Ozawa backstage crying.
- Preview of next week, a new 16 year old bishoujo challenger.
current Last Idol members and the 2nd unit Good Tears.
- A small preview of the episode ahead.
- A recap of the singers battle last week for position #5, and the shocking results.
- Performance of "Bandwagon" with the new lineup.
- The next challenger is revealed; Oishi Natsumi (大石夏摘). She's 13 years old and signed to talent agency palette. She's done no idol work, but including Last Idol she has had two TV appearances, been cast in one stage play, been part of three ad campaigns, and has had one modeling job. She lists Japanese dance as a special skill.
- Oishi nominates Ozawa Aimi (position #3).
- Oishi performs "Cutie Honey" (キューティーハニー) by Koda Kumi (倖田來未).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koda_Kumi
- Ozawa performs "Otona Ressha" (大人列車) by HKT48.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HKT48
- Judge Kurata Mayumi (倉田真由美), mangaka, is called on to announce the winner.
- Kurata announces Oishi Natsumi as the winner. She will immediately join the group and take position #3.
- Comments from both girls. Ozawa crying.
- The judge explains the reason behind the choice and Ozawa leaves the stage.
- The super awkward self introduction to the other Last Idol members as they cry.
- Ozawa backstage crying.
- Preview of next week, a new 16 year old bishoujo challenger.
Personal thoughts:
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- Some of these girls still can't hold a mic properly despite training for weeks. If you're going to partially lipsync you still need to be convincing:
1. Don't hold the mic far away from your face.
2. Don't sing into the side of the mic.
3. Don't wobble it around.
- I kind of agree with this choice? But I also don't care about either of them.
- I was hoping they'd call on Marty this episode.
1. Don't hold the mic far away from your face.
2. Don't sing into the side of the mic.
3. Don't wobble it around.
- I kind of agree with this choice? But I also don't care about either of them.
- I was hoping they'd call on Marty this episode.
Image spoilers:
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