i'd just like to point out that ℃-ute are like the representatives of the SATOUMI movement. all 5 of them made it into units!
in comparison..
℃-ute: 5 members (across 3 units)
Berryz: 3 members (across 2 units)
Momusu: 2 members (in 1 unit)
S/mileage: 1 member (in 1 unit)
and SATOYAMA just for kicks..
Momusu: 5 members (across 3 units)
Berryz: 3 members (across 2 units)
S/mileage: 2 members (across 2 units)
Up-Front: 2 non-H!P members (across 2 units)
℃-ute: 2 members (in 1 unit)
Soloist: 1 member (in 1 unit)
included Asahi cuz she is part of the SATOYAMA movement, and even though she is not technically a "unit" it seemed weird to use different terminology just for her.
also i'm in love with DiaLady already (having trouble with the unit name though, especially out loud.. i can make it sound like "dialated" or like "die, lady" and both of which are
.. so i'm trying to make it sound more like "dire lady"). they are flawless and any song they get will sound amazing.
pretty much what boinsie said, any unit with Airi in it is a good unit, but the fact that it's a duo with another great singer is all the better.
not as crazy about Mellowquad because they're too close to DIY (agreed with the person that said some variety would be appreciated), but Plumeria seems promising. also love their unit name!
new Green Fields song is approved simply because it means more Captain, but currently i like the sound of Boys be ambitious! better. maybe this Tokai inaka song will grow on me, though.