Vol. 4 Iss. 1
IDOL
Perfectly straight hair, perfect skin, perfectly put together uniform—honestly, idols just perfect from head-to-toe! But it’s not all giggles and fun. The idol industry in Japan is tough to break into. In Part One, Hello Project, we recount the origins of Japanese idol culture. We speak to Japanese pop culture expert Patrick Macias about where it all began. In Part Two, Love Live, we sit down with the rising stars of the industry and idol mega fans. Finally in Part Three, Graduation, the idol says goodbye. We talk to Beckii Cruel who has been there, done that and has made steps towards a promising new future.
PART THREE
Graduation
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Not That Innocent
Remember when Britney turned all sexy? She went straight from
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Beauty Call: Mana
They say that beauty is in the eye of the
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Swan Song
This is it—the final performance. Every idol must face the
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Remember When Beckii Cruel Went Viral In Japan?
Many of us dream of one day performing on a
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Sotsugyō: Too Old to be an Idol?
The stage, a wash of tears. Doe-eyed and fresh-faced, teens
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FEMM 2.0
Girl power, EDM anthems like “Fxxk Boyz Get Money” and
PART TWO
Love Live
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10 of J-Pop’s Most Memorable Group Names
There’s a story behind every name, but some J-Pop group
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Fashion Monster
Fashion monster. Fashion monster. Fashion monsterrrrrr. Step into the Fashion Monster’s
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All You Need to Know About Social Media and Idols
It’s been said like a million times but social media
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Teen Idol
Everyone wonders what it would be like to be Cinderella,
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Aidol, the Idol Making Her Own Way in the Music Industry
Most people think that idols are all managed by agents
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Meet-and-Greet: The World of Idol Fandom
It’s an electrifying atmosphere within the cosy crowd of an
PART ONE
Hello Project
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Uniform Nation: Idols and Seifuku
Backstage: teenage girls scramble around trying to get their costumes
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The Road to Divine Rank Idol
In the idol world, elections don’t decide the next president,
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Miss iD
We are pleased to announce the Grand Prize winner of
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80s J-Pop Idol
Ah, the 1980s
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In Search of an Idol: The Origins of Idol Culture
“I want you! (I want you!) I need you! (I
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Mahou Dolly
New year, new volume! But that’s not the only thing
Perfectly straight hair, perfect skin, perfectly put together uniform—honestly, idols just perfect from head-to-toe! In Part One, Hello Project, we speak to Japanese pop culture expert Patrick Macias about where it all began. In Part Two, Love Live, we sit down with the rising stars of the industry and idol mega fans. Finally in Part Three, Graduation, we talk to Beckii Cruel who has been there, done that and has made steps towards a promising new future.
PART THREE
Graduation
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Not That Innocent
Remember when Britney turned all sexy? She went straight from
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Beauty Call: Mana
They say that beauty is in the eye of the
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Swan Song
This is it—the final performance. Every idol must face the
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Remember When Beckii Cruel Went Viral In Japan?
Many of us dream of one day performing on a
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Sotsugyō: Too Old to be an Idol?
The stage, a wash of tears. Doe-eyed and fresh-faced, teens
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FEMM 2.0
Girl power, EDM anthems like “Fxxk Boyz Get Money” and
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Amuraaaaaaa
Strutting down Shibuya’s bustling streets is pop diva Namie Amuro’s
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Tabesugita: What’s on the Menu?
Tokyo is full of young talent and fashion creatives. Recently,
PART TWO
Love Live
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10 of J-Pop’s Most Memorable Group Names
There’s a story behind every name, but some J-Pop group
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Fashion Monster
Fashion monster. Fashion monster. Fashion monsterrrrrr. Step into the Fashion Monster’s
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All You Need to Know About Social Media and Idols
It’s been said like a million times but social media
-
Teen Idol
Everyone wonders what it would be like to be Cinderella,
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Aidol, the Idol Making Her Own Way in the Music Industry
Most people think that idols are all managed by agents
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Meet-and-Greet: The World of Idol Fandom
It’s an electrifying atmosphere within the cosy crowd of an
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Fancam
Idol fans put the “fan” in fancam. With eternal dedication
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Hello, my name is…
Emilie! What does fashion mean to you? I think fashion is unique
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Hi, my name is…
Santi Storm, an international drag performer! What does kawaii fashion mean
PART ONE
Hello Project
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Uniform Nation: Idols and Seifuku
Backstage: teenage girls scramble around trying to get their costumes
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The Road to Divine Rank Idol
In the idol world, elections don’t decide the next president,
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Miss iD
We are pleased to announce the Grand Prize winner of
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80s J-Pop Idol
Ah, the 1980s
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In Search of an Idol: The Origins of Idol Culture
“I want you! (I want you!) I need you! (I
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Mahou Dolly
New year, new volume! But that’s not the only thing
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A Day in the Life of a Yumepedia Idol
If you told Ari’s younger self that she’d someday become
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Editor’s Message
Welcome to Issue 1 of Volume 4: IDOL The life of
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Think Piece: The Perks of Studying Fashion at College
Ah, the age old question. Should I go to seek
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Technology and Fashion: Past, Present, and Future
The early 1800s invention of the loom, the 1846 invention
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The COMM Vol. 1
You may have noticed in the Editor’s Message that this
