Kyary Pamyu Pamyu holds her first Live in America

On December 9th, model-turned-singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu held her first live concert in the States at a Los Angeles cafe and gallery, “ROYAL/T“.

The concert gathered over 6,000 fans, forcing authorities to hold the event in a shift system. Kyary expressed,  ”I never thought so many people overseas would be this happy. I will do my best to give the appeal of Japan!”

Kyary’s debut song, “PONPONPON“, reached over 10 million views on YouTube, with over half of its viewers from the States. As she sang the song, many fans called out, “Kyary-chan!” and “PONPON girl!“, along with other Japanese phrases. Although Kyary has yet to release “Tsukema Tsukeru“, fans danced and sang along as she performed her new song for the first time.

Before the event, fashion brand “6%DOKIDOKI” held a fashion show featuring local models. Kyary made a surprise appearance in a colorful costume, delighting everyone at the venue.

Kyary will release her first single, “Tsukema Tsukeru”, on January 11th. The song has already been distributed in 73 countries, topping the iTunes Electronic Charts in Finland, and placing 4th in Belgium.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s new song “Tsukema Tsukeru” starts distributing in 73 countries

It’s been revealed that Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s new song, “Tsukema Tsukeru“, has started its distributions in 73 countries.

Produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), “Tsukema Tsukeru” is the title song off of Kyary’s new single, which will be released on January 11th. Regarding the worldwide distributions, Kyary commented, “I want to deliver the greatness of Japanese culture to many people in the world!!” The song is currently available for download on iTunes store, and through France’s music streaming service, Deezer.

Additionally, Kyary will be holding her first overseas concert in Los Angeles, California on December 9th. She will be performing in the event, “RUNEBOUTIQUE WORLD DEBUT PARTY“, at ROYAL/T.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu releases PV for “Tsukema Tsukeru”

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is back with a new PV that’ll bombard your senses with colors and fashionable randomness!

Produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), “Tsukema Tsukeru” combines infectious catch-phrases with a lighthearted melody. As for the PV, the model-turned-singer invites us to her version of Wonderland, which apparently includes dancing man-lion servants.

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will be releasing her first single, “Tsukema Tsukeru”, on January 11th. In the meantime, check out her PV below!

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to release her first single in January

It’s been revealed that Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will be releasing her first single, “Tsukema Tsukeru“, on January 11th!

“Tsukema Tsukeru” will be produced by Nakata Yasutaka (capsule), who also produced Kyary’s debut mini-album, “Moshi Moshi Harajuku“. It’s described as an ambitious track bursting with Kyary’s individuality.

As its coupling tracks, the single will contain a brand new song (currently untitled), and a different version of “Cherry Bon Bon“. Meanwhile, the limited edition will come with an exclusive photo book.

Stay tuned for more details on this upcoming release!

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AKB48’s Sato Amina snaps a two-shot with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

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AKB48 member Sato Amina recently updated her official blog with a picture of herself and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

In a blog entry titled “I met a person I like!“, Sato wrote, “Kyary Pamyu Pamyu × Kyary Amyu Amyu“. The picture shows Sato and Kyary posing with identical outfits and hairstyle.

Fans responded to the picture with, “Amyu Amyu, you’re cute!” and “Godly combination.”

What do you think of the two-shot?

Source: Sato Amina’s Official Blog

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu shows off her quirky style for “Zipper”

“Zipper” model Kyary Pamyu Pamyu was featured in their October issue to celebrate the release of her debut mini-album “Moshi Moshi Harajuku“.

For her photoshoot, Kyary took on a variety of styles including 60’s-influence pop, “horror kawaii”, and a crazier look with “lion hair”. Becky, Nakagawa Shoko, Tsuchiya Anna, Saito Takumi, and SHINee also make brief appearances throughout the issue.

Check out the scans below!

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu makes a colorful appearance in ‘Big Comic Spirits’

Japan’s summer pop sensation, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (who was produced by Nakata Yasutaka himself), made a colorful appearance in the weekly shonen manga/pictorial magazine, ‘Big Comic Spirits‘.

She teamed up with Kawashima Kotori, an acclaimed photographer who’s known for his original and powerful photobooks, and recently was responsible for Weekly Playboy’s corner called “AKB48-chan“. Together, they created some very lively pictures, featuring Kyary sporting her usual flashy blond hairstyle as well as a refreshing bobbed cut.

If you haven’t already become a fan of Kyary and her music, maybe this sweet pictorial will beam you over to her world.

Check out the pictures below!

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu talks about her debut with Oricon

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – who released her debut mini-album, “Moshi Moshi Harajuku“, on August 17th - recently held a special interview with Oricon.
Check out her full interview below!
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Interviewer: On what occasion was it decided that you were going to debut with Nakata Yasutaka-san (capsule) as the producer?
Kyary: I appeared as a DJ at Nakata-san’s event that he holds every month for teens called, “TAKENOKO!!!“. We all went out to eat, and I received an offer to make an artist debut during the winter of my senior year in high school.
Interviewer: You became a model as a result of a street snapshot on “KERA!” magazine. Did you like fashion since you were young?

Kyary: Honestly, I was in a regular track club until middle school, and I had no interest in fashion. When I entered high school, my friends changed instantly, and I started growing interest in ‘gyaru’ clothes and make-up. One day, I was walking in Harajuku with a friend, wearing a big ribbon on my head, and they took a snapshot of me. Since then, I was put on the pages, so I thought, “I need to be more fashionable!“, and learned by watching PVs from foreign artists.
Interviewer: Do you think music and fashion should not be separated?
Kyary: To be honest, I didn’t listen to music that much. I was really someone with a lot of energy who liked to play outside. But because of those opportunities, I was stimulated by watching videos from many different artists. In particular, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga; also I really like Gwen Stefani’s “Harajuku Girls“. Many fashionable and cute girls gather in Harajuku, so I thought, “that’s super cute“, and that’s where I started to devote myself into fashion.
Interviewer: What do you think of Nakata Yasutaka-san’s music?
Kyary: Oh, I love it! I’m a big fan; I listen to capsule, Perfume, MEG, all of them! I really like Perfume’s song, “Perfume“. I also like “One Room Disco“. So when I first that he wanted to produce my songs, I thought, “they’re all lying. Is there a hidden camera?” It didn’t seem real when we were recording, and I wasn’t really nervous; it was just fun. When the CD package was made, it finally hit me. It’s really like a dream, so I’m happy.

Interviewer: When creating songs, did you talk with Nakata-san?

Kyary: Not really, but when we were all dining together, I shared my favorite color and food, and my views of the world. Then, I was suddenly asked, “Kyary, which do you like more, strawberry or cherry?” I answered normally, “I like cherry more,” and they were like, “Okay~“. I went in the next day and the lyrics to “Cherry Bonbon” was completed.

Interviewer: That’s what happened! The lyrics are filled with Kyary-language.

Kyary: Nakata-san wrote it, but when I first looked at it, I was surprised at how cute it was! Words like, “PONPONPON way way way“, is lovely; it’s also catchy and easy to sing.

Interviewer: Is there anything in particular that’s your favorite?

Kyary: “Kyary no March” is good, but I also like “Cherry Bonbon”. I like the sense of repetition, it’s like Nakata-san’s unique “Chocolate Disco“. It’s cute. Also, the highlight is the cover of capsule’s “jelly“. When I went to the studio, I was told, “Today, you will be covering ‘jelly’,” and I was like, “What? Can I sing capsule’s famous song?”

Interviewer: Did you feel pressure?

Kyary: I did. In the original song, Koshijima-san’s voice is really sexy. I thought that if I sing it, I might bring down the image of the song, or I might change it too much. I sang it while thinking about a lot of things. My version of “jelly” is a borderline between a child and adult; it’s ‘bishojo’-like with a cute voice.

Interviewer: The PV for ‘PONPONPON’ is also really cute.

Kyary: I talked with the director a lot about that video. I talked about how I was good at riding the unicycle when I was little, and that I want to try popping, and the director told me, “That sounds interesting.” It was also really fun doing the ‘kamehameha’. The set was really cute, and I thought of the costume myself. The brain and eyeball was made without it being too cute. It also has a little ‘gurokawa’ (grotesque and cute) factor in it.

Interviewer: Kyary’s not just cute, I think that’s your charm.
Kyary: Yes. My dreams expanded and I’m excited thinking about how the next song and PV.
Interviewer: Even so, this is a world debut for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. It’s amazing.
Kyary: Mexico, France… so much people from around the world send me messages on twitter. I was surprised. I’m happy seeing messages like, “PONPONPON is the best!” I reply to them while using a translating website.
Interviewer: Does this mean a world tour?

Kyary: Does it? Anyway, I want to appear on a music program as an artist!
Interviewer: Then, please tell me what your recommended fashion item is!
Kyary: A bone barrette! It’s also in my PV. Everyone, enjoy ‘gurokawa’ by wearing bones!
Source: Oricon

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s “PONPONPON” tops iTunes charts in Finland + Belgium

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s addictive electronic song “PONPONPON” has topped the iTunes‘ electronic charts in both Finland and Belgium!

The song was released digitally in twenty-three different countries through iTunes on July 20th, and is already seeing some international success. For the iTunes’ electronic ranking, Kyary currently tops the charts in both Finland and Belgium, which is quite a feat for her, as she has only promoted her song in Japan.

To celebrate her “world debut”, Kyary held a talk with her Warner Music Japan labelmate Misakoto from Shinsei Kamatte-chan over Ustream and Nico Nico Douga. Kyary’s talk and live video attracted approximately 30,000 viewers from both Japan and abroad. Afterwards, Kyary’s official blog and Twitter were stormed by international fans, drawing attention to her worldwide appeal.

“PONPONPON” is lead track off her upcoming debut mini-album “Moshi Moshi Harajuku“, which will be released on August 17th.

Source: Oricon

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to broadcast special live to celebrate “PONPONPON” release

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In celebration of the world release of “PONPONPON“, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will be performing for the first time on the social television station, ‘2.5D‘, on July 21st. The performance will broadcast online as a virtual live from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM JST.

“PONPONPON” is the lead track of her upcoming mini-album, “Moshi Moshi Harajuku“, which will hit stores on August 17th. This song will be released ahead of time on iTunes in 23 different countries on July 20th.

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