Welcome to All About Fukuyama Masaharu, part lyrics blog, part fan site, 100% about Masha. It started out as a blog around April 2009 to repost all English lyrics, but after a while I got a bit ambitious and posting many other things I can gather from the net, some pictures, some articles, mostly news in English from the perspective of a fan although you can find some translated articles in here. I do not pretend to say I take credit for the text in here; frankly I just search, gather, summarise, reword and repost. I will always include the name of the fan who said whatever I posted to the best of my ability but as you can see, my sources are mostly from 2 main fan forums of Masha that is not in Japan. My problem is I can't read Japanese or Chinese, but my persistence sometimes does pay off when I just keep looking. You will also find some pictures in here, but all of the pictures you don't see in here are in Facebook, just look for All Abt Masha. I am quite active in that Facebook page, and it is also a place to find information! My main purpose for this blog is for myself; to gather all lyrics in English under one roof. But I am very sure foreign fans can also benefit from the contents in this blog, and without the many wonderful foreign Masha fans who translate, discuss and share whether privately or publicly, this blog will never be what it is today. I am still hoping to find more English lyrics somewhere, although from the looks of it, I will say things have slowed down a bit. Anyway, have a look. If you have any snippet about Masha to share with me, or pictures or lyrics, anything at all, please do not hesitate to do so. Do join in the discussion by using Post A Comment. Do consider sending me your submission of reviews. And for new Masha fans, if you like, do join my Contact List. Thanks for dropping by!
UPDATES - 06.04.2011
No sign of the album in Singapore and in Malaysia and Izumisano explains why;
Good news to all Masha fans in Malaysia and Singapore, Universal Music Singapore has just advised that the shipment has been delayed, they expect the Best Bang to be in by the end of this week. Their staff have said the CDs should be on the shelf by next Wed!! A great big thanks to Lone in Singapore for contacting UM Singapore!!
Which means maybe a bit later for Malaysia, hopefully.
UPDATES - 28.03.2011
Taiwan, Thailand and HK had billboards, Korea had a bus and you, you got Masha's personalised message with an outright promise that he will visit upon you! I HATE YOU!!
[ADD]I read to top all that, a free file folder with Cover Mashas as the cover. What more can I say? Nothing actually. Sorry wrong info! I was reading the one on file folder, then comments on Singapore getting the message as well, so wrongly concluded Singapore has folder AND message. Ok, fair game then. I will be hunting for the album in Malaysia, hoping there might be some nice surprise.
[ADD]
Message from Masaharu Fukuyama
by Universal Music Singapore Regional on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 11:28pm
Here is a message from Masaharu Fukuyama
I am extremely happy to have the opportunity for my songs to be heard by the people of Singapore, with the release of “THE BEST BANG!!” Hearing the news of the terrible earthquake and nuclear plant accident, I have received many kind words and supports from Singapore. I was really touched to know that we are all one with not only by music but also by heart. I, myself had been thinking of the way in which I can help the people affected by this disaster, and decided to give the money from selling this CD as a charity to be used for reconstructing Japan. I can feel the strong support coming from people of Singapore, and know that Japan is not alone in this difficult times. Thank you very much for your kind support. I would love to go and see you all very soon, and when we do see each other, let’s meet in smiles!
Masaharu Fukuyama
Part of the money made from this CD sale will be sent to those people in quake stricken area through the Japan Red Cross Union.
by Universal Music Singapore Regional on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 11:28pm
Here is a message from Masaharu Fukuyama
I am extremely happy to have the opportunity for my songs to be heard by the people of Singapore, with the release of “THE BEST BANG!!” Hearing the news of the terrible earthquake and nuclear plant accident, I have received many kind words and supports from Singapore. I was really touched to know that we are all one with not only by music but also by heart. I, myself had been thinking of the way in which I can help the people affected by this disaster, and decided to give the money from selling this CD as a charity to be used for reconstructing Japan. I can feel the strong support coming from people of Singapore, and know that Japan is not alone in this difficult times. Thank you very much for your kind support. I would love to go and see you all very soon, and when we do see each other, let’s meet in smiles!
Masaharu Fukuyama
Part of the money made from this CD sale will be sent to those people in quake stricken area through the Japan Red Cross Union.
So what are you waiting for? Go buy! For charity! As for Malaysia... what will we get? Nothing.
UPDATES - 24.03.2011
UPDATES - 23.03.2011
[ADD] Seriously, now I found out there IS a poster inside this edition. Anyway thanks to Emma for a brief description, our version has ..
1) Chinese Translation of all lyrics
2) Japanese lyrics booklet, it is different to JP version, the booklet cover is "the best bang" JP version, the jeans masha, and there is no baby pics inside the booklet
3) A middle-size double-side poster (folded, inside the case), one side is the Japan Towel version cover(many mashas one), another side is a discography of all singles/albums in 20 years
Chinese lyrics translation? I want ENGLISH!! Or could be in Korea, Korean lyrics, in Malaysia, English lyrics, etc? Where can I find this in Malaysia?
UPDATES - 15.03.2011
[PREVIOUSLY] Masha has cancelled his press conference in Taiwan on 24.03.2011 and understandably so. Reading Izumisano's translation of the message posted at BROS, I can't help but feel he had wanted to announce an asia tour 2011. Since he will be busy with rescheduling his current concert dates for this year, I won't blame him for cancelling Asia Tour. After all there's always next year and the year after next. Some day he will drop by in Malaysia or somewhere. Dear overseas fans, please don't be disheartened. He can't help it and in this moment of great crisis and tragedy, I am all for him to cancel whatever it is for the next 2 months. However I sincerely believe come May, things will be back to normal. Anyway the translation proper;
Notice Regarding the Press Conference in Taiwan (3/15)
In the news a while back, we announced the holding of an Asian press conference in Taiwan on 3/24. In view of the devastation from the Touhoku earthquake and tsunami (East Japan earthquake disaster), we regret that we will have to call off the Taiwan press conference.
Details about (the plans for) Asia will be announced as soon as we have reached a decision.
Thank you for your kind attention.
More about this topic after Read More link.
UPDATES - 06.03.2011
[PREVIOUSLY] Remember the Press Conference in Taiwan on 24.03.2011? It will be at The Regent, Taipei, Taiwan and fans are organising groups to meet and greet Masha at the airport, supposedly either before or on that day. I will post more when I find out more. Rumour has it Asia Tour might be announced on that day. Now this is getting interesting. Whatever it may be, I hope for lots of photos, plenty of TV broadcasts AND some place nearer and cheaper for the concert dates because I plan to go! If you're a reader of my blog and is from Taiwan, if you plan to meet and greet Masha, promise me, PROMISE ME to send me the photos, however blurry!
UPDATES - 03.03.2011 - NOW
And remember I talked about the poster and discography poster? Those are for Japan limited release! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?! So what do we have ? And what's our price?
Anyway the list as you can see. I just realise the 6 instrumental songs are not in this release. Let me weep for a little why at such a "poor" "skinny" release.
"The Best Bang!! - Asia Limited Release" (available in Japan only)
- 4 CDs (3 Best Bang + K-pop artist cover) + Poster discography
- Release 30/3
COMMENTS : How many versions Japan needs?!
"The Best Bang!!" - overseas versions
- 3 Best Bang CDs
- Release: (Taiwan, HK) 23/3 ; (Korea) 25/3 ; (Thai, Singapore, Malaysia) 30/3
COMMENTS : This is terrible! Maybe later they will add in some booklet or something?
With Special Guests - Fukuyama Masaharu remake
- 1 K-pop artist cover CD
- Release 30/3 (Korea 20/4)
COMMENTS : I can't see how this can sell well. But K-pop fans will probably buy this for their idols.
UPDATES - 03.03.2011 - PREVIOUSLY
Remake version of Fukuyama Masaharu’s best album includes BEAST, 2AM
Several popular Asian artists worked together on the remake version of Fukuyama Masaharu’s best album “THE BEST BANG!!” Since the project is part of his push into the rest of Asia, the album will be released in six countries overseas: Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Korea.
Fukuyama will hold a press conference in Taiwan on March 24 to reveal more details about the project. The original version of “THE BEST BANG!!,” released in Japan last November, consists of three CDs, but the “With Special Guests -Fukuyama Masaharu Remake-” version will include a fourth CD with 8 tracks. According to the singer’s website, the songs being remade and the artists involved are:
Niji (BEAST)
Hotaru (TEI)
Himawari (Lim Jeonghee)
Saiai (2AM)
milk tea (G.NA)
Gunjou -ultramarine- (Ban Kwang-Ok)
Koibito (Joohee)
Hatsukoi (Young Jee)
Fukuyama’s other recent activities in Asia include his promotional work for the NHK taiga drama “Ryomaden,” which is getting broadcasts in several countries.
The album will be released on March 30, except in Korea where it will be released on April 20
So disc 4 is known as THE BEST BANG!! with special guests [Fukuyama Masaharu remake]. Does that mean disc 4 will be covers from Korean singers and the same to be released everywhere or just for the Korean edition? And why is Korea getting the later release date?
Meanwhile, the contents of the other 3 dics;
●Disc1
M1-追憶の雨の中
M2-逃げられない
M3-約束の丘
M4-HARD RAIN
M5-Good night
M6-MELODY
M7-All My Loving
M8-遠くへ
M9-恋人
M10-Marcy's Song
M11-IT'S ONLY LOVE
M12-HELLO
M13-Good Luck
M14-Message
M15-Heart
M16-you
Disc 2
M1-HEAVEN
M2-Peach!!
M3-Squall
M4-Gang★
M5-桜坂
M6-蜜柑色の夏休み
M7-虹
M8-ひまわり
M9-それがすべてさ
M10-泣いたりしないで
M11-RED×BLUE
M12-あの夏も 海も 空も
M13-milk tea
M14-東京にもあったんだ
Disc 3
M1-THE EDGE OF CHAOS ～愛の一撃～
M2-明日の☆SHOW
M3-最愛
M4-想 -new love new world-
M5-化身
M6-はつ恋
M7-KISSして
M8-少年
M9-蛍
M10-群青 ～ultramarine～
M11-心color ～a song for the wonderful year～
M12-石塊のプライド
M13-道標 2010
UPDATES - 02.03.2011
Even more NOT FAIR!! news. Masha ... this just breaks my heart. I will let Izumisano sum it up until proper news arrive;
Taiwan news confirms Masha will go for a whirlwind visit to Taiwan for 1 day on Mar 24! He will hold a Asian press conference there and will draw the lucky winners of the tickets to his August concert (in Yoyogi-the one I am balloting for and if I lose, I know who to blame)
Will he announce the Asia Tour in Taiwan? You want to read my opinion? My opinion is no. I doubt it. I never thought he has a big fan base in Taiwan, I would have thought HK is bigger so I would say his record company in Taiwan has one very smart executive working there! Lucky Taiwanese fans.
Ok I take back my word, Taiwan is a bigger market musically, not necessarily his market. Maybe he might announce such a tour in Taiwan, if not why would be personally fly there? But still my feeling is it is too soon to announce.
Proper news, as translated by Izumisano from the link above;
He will hold an Asian press conference there and will draw the lucky winners of the tickets to his August concert.
When (DJ and Channel [V]) host Ken Wu interviewed him in Japan last month, Fukuyama Masaharu asked repeatedly whether anyone knew who he was in Taiwan. When his staff replied yes, he joked "That's what you say. You're not pulling my leg, are you?"
So, Asia Tour announcement?? And where is this Ken Wu interview??
UPDATES - 28.02.2011Not fair!! What about Malaysia? You lucky ones in Taiwan!! Found in HKFC which refers to this news, anyone from Taiwan buying this CD online can enter lucky draw to win 2 tickets to the concert at Yoyogi, Tokyo on 06.08.2011 PLUS 2 day 1 night hotel accommodation PLUS return tickets! NOT FAIR!!!!!!!
UPDATES - 15.02.2011
Is the following, from Oricon the cover? I seriously hope not. No it can't be. My eyes is still hurting looking at it. So just see this cover as hoax until it is confirmed and then I shall weep.
UPDATES - 14.02.2011
Happy Valentine's Day. And it is confirmed, even by BROS!
Translated by River from this original Japanese article where it says specifically Malaysia will be one of the countries selling this album. More speculations on destinations for Asia Tour. No offense though; I am not buying. I just don't feel it is a good bargain, the same arguments I put forward below.
Fukuyama Masaharu Best album to be released simultaneously in six other Asian countries.
Fukuyama Masaharu, the Best Album, which comply the best of his 20-years career, will have a special Asian released in HK, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. The decision to air NHK taiga drama, Ryomaden, in the Asian region, further boasted Fukuyama's popularity in the region. The decision to release the album is also brings in further speculations on the future Asian tour. This will be Fukuyama's first ever simultaneous release, following the footsteps of Sakamoto Ryoma who's always in the lookout overseas. Release date is 30th March 2011.
* The rest just mentioned on how Hitotsu yane no Shita and Galileo added to his overseas appeal. Gyuri from KARA loves him, which shows other non-Japanese women can also like him.
PREVIOUSLY POSTED ON 11.02.2011
Remember during all those Daikanshasai 2010 news here and here, there was talk about Masha releasing THE BEST BANG!! Asia edition? I think it was reported by Singapore news, can't remember. Anyway interestingly, Rakuten has the tentative news here which says the release date is in March 2011!! Only in Asia it says. My question is which part of Asia? Because I don't think his CDs were ever released in European countries etc. Maybe just the English. It also says "J released two weeks later". J as in Japan? Even Japan has its own release so soon after THE BEST BANG!! itself? It includes cover versions by famous Asian artists. Who I wonder? And more to the point, do I care? I mean come on! We buy his album because of him. We don't care about cover versions! I'd rather have more other goodies. If the cover versions is the main selling point, especially for those who have THE BEST BANG!! already, I am telling you, that is a poor excuse. From the description, why not just release a DVD for the PVs (pack in a few more than the originally released one), a special edition ASIAN edition towel and maybe throw in a fan or something? Because the main selling point is FUKUYAMA MASAHARU unless you tell me those cover versions are duets with Masha. This album is going as if it is an introduction to Masha which I feel is pointless. But for me the main draw is the special year by year discography poster, unless he just uses the THE BEST BANG!! cover (the ones with his previous album covers as cover) which again is rather pointless. Hopefully something new! We Asian fans deserve jam packed new Masha only stuff.
Anyway, the contents of the release as from Rakuten. Just assume this as tentative until BROS makes an announcement and frankly I am a bit amused (pun intended!) that someone else released this news earlier than the official source.
TITLE
THE BEST BANG! ! ~ ASIA Release Memorial Edition ~ (tentative) (CD)][Item Number : Release UUCH-9037-M_3/30]
RELEASE DATE
30.03.2011
REGION
ASIA
CONTENTS
4 discs
- Discs 1~3 are the same as the Best Bang!! normal version
- Disc 4 includes covers by famous Asian artists of the following songs
虹 / milk tea / 最愛 / 蛍 / はつ恋 / ひまわり / Squall / 恋人 / 群青 / HEVEN or KISSして / 泣いたりしないで
- includes a cover poster and a special year-by-year discography poster.
- The poster is 348mm × 464mm (will be folded inside the cd case)
PRICE
Tentatively 4,500 yen (about RM166-00 which is expensive by Malaysian standard but by Japanese standard, a good deal, if you don't already have that whole THE BEST BANG!! album plus the towel plus the DVD)
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