Saturday, October 11, 2014

HKT48 no Odekake - Episode 52 (English Subbed)

In this episode of HKT48 no Odekake, the members go on an outing to Forever 21 in order to have a fashion competition! As I mentioned in my last post, this will be the last episode of Odekake that I will be subbing in the foreseeable future. I think it's a fun place to end things though; I hope you all enjoy!



Softsubs: HKT48 no Odekake 52

Featuring: Sashihara Rino (Sasshi), Tomiyoshi Asuka, Tomonaga Mio, Akiyoshi Yuka (Yukachan), Kurihara Sae, Inoue Yuriya, Kojina Yui (Jiina), Sakaguchi Riko (Rikopi), Ito Raira, Okamoto Naoko (Naopon), Komada Hiroka (Piichan)

Aired: January 29, 2014

Monday, September 22, 2014

Update + 1 Year Anniversary

This is much more abrupt than anticipated, but I wanted to announce that I will no longer be translating Google+/Mobame posts. I knew that I most likely wouldn't be able to keep up with the daily posts towards the end of the year, but I think my schedule is already beginning to reach the point now where I can't commit to doing it consistently. As much as I love translating my favorite members' posts and keeping up with their daily lives, I'm unfortunately going to have to make translating less of a priority in life, at least until next year. Along those lines, I think that the next episode of Odekake (episode 52) that I post will be my last. I have already started on it so I'd like to post it soon, but I don't think it's fair for me to commit to doing a show when I can't deliver frequent updates. I know that people love that show as I'm always getting questions about when each next episode will be done. I hope that with me stepping out of the picture, another subber might be more inclined to pick it up one day.

That being said, I don't want to completely stop translating! If loyal Sakura fan @cubozoa48 and loyal Milky fan @redypajero are still willing to provide me with magazine interview scans, I'd like to continue translating those at my own pace. I'd also like to go back to translating random video clips since I find those much quicker to follow through with. And lastly, I'd like to continue translating for UKN48, and there are a few requests that I have left that I'd like to finish with their help. As always, I will post those here, but if you haven't already, make sure to join UKN's facebook group or bookmark their website for much more additional content, you won't regret it ;)

On a happier note, last week was this little blog's 1 year anniversary! I want to thank everyone in the community for their support and positivity over this past year. I'm shocked at my own commitment to translating pretty much 365 days of posts for Milky, Sakura, and Mogi. I also never thought it'd be possible for me to translate a show that's entirely in Japanese, let alone 24 full episodes. If you're on the fence about learning Japanese, really interested in doing it, but waiting until you have more time or making other excuses to put it off, I say start now! Even if it's just a little bit of studying each day, you will be amazed at how much you can improve after a full year. Remember that it's always better late than never :) And in this fandom, your efforts will constantly be rewarded. Actually, a huge reason that I'm making subs less of a priority is because I want more free time to study. I hope that this will lead to translating becoming an easier process for me so that I can contribute even more by next year's anniversary!

Thanks again for your support and understanding <3

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 09/12/14-09/18/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: September 13, 2014 - Saturday 11:02 AM
Subject: Soon

I’m going to perform at Koyabu Sonic soon ^o^
I’m really excited!

To everyone who’ll be coming, let’s have a good time together ^o^

The photo is…
a perplexing photo *laughs*



Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Mogi Shinobu's Google+ Posts 09/11/14-09/17/14 (English Translation)

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September 11, 2014 - Thursday

11:05 PM

I had a theater performanceー!
It was Yukarun-san’s birthday party ☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆

It was a performance where we were wrapped in Happiness and the fans’ kindness (੭ु˙꒳​˙)੭ु⁾⁾♡

I wasn’t able to get a picture with Happiness-san… [T.N. - a nickname for Yukarun?]
(´・_・`) Maybe next time!


And today! The Janken book went on sale!
And Mogi’s in it! I’m in it with Aaya-san and a swimsuit! It’s vital that you check it out!



Comments:
Mogi: I want to become cute……(´・_・`) *anguish*

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Monday, September 15, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's Google+ Posts 09/09/14-09/15/14 (English Translation)

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September 9, 2014 - Tuesday

5:48 AM

Good morning ^o^

Even though it’s my day off, I woke up really early ( ゚д゚) *laughs*

Today, I’m not going to go back to sleep and I’m going to enjoy the rest of my day!

With that, for all of today,
try your best and good luck.


Sakura sake! [T.N. - Sakura, bloom]



Friday, September 12, 2014

AKBINGO! Episode 246 (English Subbed)

Hey! Here's a UKN48 release from a while ago that I'm just now getting around to posting. It's a continuation of this episode where a director comes to check the members' acting abilities. For anyone who's yet to see these, enjoy!

Softsubs and download links for this episode here: AKBINGO! Episode 246 (Btw, how awesome is UKN's new site? :D)



Featuring: Oshima Ryoka, Kojima Mako, Kitahara Rie, Nishino Miki, Mogi Shinobu, Aigasa Moe, Tano Yuka, Muto Tomu, Iwata Karen, Okada Nana, Watanabe Mayu

Aired: July 9, 2013

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 09/04/14-09/11/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: September 4, 2014 - Thursday 7:58 PM
Subject: Finally

Tomorrow is MSta~
Ahー, I’m so excited!
As expected, I’m much more nervous appearing as part of HKT than I am when appearing as part of AKB!

I’ll try my best ^o^!
Please watchー!



Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Mogi Shinobu's Google+ Posts 09/04/14-09/10/14 (English Translation)

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September 4, 2014 - Thursday

10:30 PM

I had lessonsー!

It kind of felt like it’d been a while since I’ve danced〜(^_^)☆


There’s something that I’ve been thinking a lot lately!

That Mogi has become brighterーヾ(@⌒ー⌒@)ノ


I’m able to properly greet everyone at school now and I’m able to get along with all of my senpai and kouhai in AKB!


Even my friends are saying that I’ve gotten brighter so it might actually be true ( ¯ω¯ )


Thanks to it, every day has been fun〜Fufufu〜n ☆



Comments:
Mogi: What group is Mogi in for the handshake event this weekend ´-`).。oO(? Does anyone know?

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Monday, September 8, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's Google+ Posts 09/02/14-09/08/14 (English Translation)

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September 2, 2014 - Tuesday

7:30 AM

Good morning ♪

Today, I have a photo shoot with Haruppi and then I’m off to a theater performance ( ´ ▽ ` )ノ

It’s my first performance in about a month!
I’m really nervous, but I’ll give it my all!

The photo’s a Manga Action offshot!

It goes on sale today and I’ll be gracing the front cover, so please make sure to check it out!


Sakura sake! [T.N. - Sakura, bloom]



Thursday, September 4, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 08/29/14-09/04/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: August 31, 2014 - Sunday 12:37 PM
Subject: It’s been a while

I’m sorry it’s been a while since I’ve sent a SakuMail!

Today, I’m really happy because catering has stuff like popcorn and cotton candy!

I want to hurry up and eat it!

But before that, I’m going to go sleep a little!
 


Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Mogi Shinobu's Google+ Posts 08/28/14-09/03/14 (English Translation)

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August 28, 2014 - Thursday

10:39 PM

Today, I had a photo shootー,
and then I went to Spocha with Rihori-san ヾ(@⌒ー⌒@)ノ!


It was so much funー!
Did you know that Mogi is horrible at rhythm games? (´-`).。oO(

It was disappointing that we weren’t able to play outside because of the rain ( ・᷄ὢ・᷅ )


I remember going there when I was little so the feelings of nostalgia made it fun, too ♡



Tomorrow’s a theater performance!
I can’t waitー☀︎

Who’s going to come watchー??



Comments:
Suzuki Shihori: Let’s go to the pool! The pool!

Monday, September 1, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's Google+ Posts 08/26/14-09/01/14 (English Translation)

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August 26, 2014 - Tuesday

11:33 AM

Hello!
Or can I still say “good morning”? (゚v゚)

I’m on an offsite right now ♪

My heart’s pounding!
I’m not better than others at talking or anything so instead, I’m just going to try to be cheerful and enjoy myself!

Because until now, I was always worrying about what to say or do ( ´ ▽ ` )ノ
But I’m going to enjoy my work!

I’ll try my best! Yeahー!

Sakura sake! [T.N. - Sakura, bloom]



Thursday, August 28, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 08/22/14-08/28/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: August 23, 2014 - Saturday 10:23 PM
Subject: UTB


It went on sale today!

I’m on the front cover!

I have to wake up really early tomorrow!
I’m taking a bath right now!

I’ll work hard!



Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Mogi Shinobu's Google+ Posts 08/21/14-08/27/14 (English Translation)

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August 21, 2014 - Thursday

10:45 PM

The theater performance has endedー!
The first one since Dome ☻

I finally feel like I’m able to rest ε-(´∀`; )
I wore my hair straight and curled just the tips of my hair and the strands by my faceー


Today was Kiichan’s birthday party (^O^☆♪
She’s still 14, huhー!? So youngー! And maybe it’s because she’s so young that she’s immature *laughs*

Alright, I caught Kiichan. *laughs* (referencing the photo)


Also, it seems that today’s theater performance was Mogi’s 300thー!

300 timesー, it’s kind of felt long, but it’s kind of over in a flash. *laughs*

Thank you for your comments and cards of congratulations ヾ(@⌒ー⌒@)ノ


I’ll continue trying my best o(`ω´ )o
So please make sure to come meet me at the theater〜(੭ु˙꒳​˙)੭ु⁾⁾☀︎



Comments:
Tsuchiyasu Mizuki: Congratulations ♡
Tsuchiyasu Mizuki: I love Mogi-san ♡
Mukaichi Mion: Mogi-san Mogi-san
Mogi: Mion-temu
Mogi: Congrats to Mizuki too, I love you
Mogi:

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Watanabe Miyuki's Google+ Posts 08/20/14-08/26/14 (English Translation)

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August 20, 2014 - Wednesday

10:44 AM

Thank you very much for coming to Tokyo Dome yesterday!!!

After it was over, I went out to eat with some staff members, came home, and then immediately fell asleep 🐱!


Good morning 💓



Monday, August 25, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's Google+ Posts 08/19/14-08/25/14 (English Translation)

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August 19, 2014 - Tuesday

12:57 PM

Hello!

Today is the 48G concert (=゚ω゚)ノ
I’ll enthusiastically try my best!

The picture’s from when I was on standby yesterday before the opening!

I entered on a bicycle for yesterday’s opening ( ゚д゚)
I haven’t ridden a bicycle since elementary school, it was so scary (._.)

Everyone was steering with one hand while waving with the other, but I’m a safe driver so I didn’t wave my hand 😭

But at today’s concert, I’ll be waving my hand a lot so I’d be happy if you waved back ♪

I’ll give it my all〜! Yeahー!

Sakura sake! [T.N. - Sakura, bloom]



Thursday, August 21, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 08/13/14-08/21/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: August 13, 2014 - Wednesday 10:03 PM
Subject: My first long post in a while

The FNS Song Festival has ended!

Today, I kept going back and forth between happiness and worry.
I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart that I’m able to sing like this as a member of senbatsu, thanks to all of your help.
Up until now, I’d always be frustrated while watching TV.
Thinking to myself over and over “When do I get to be on that side?”

Even before HKT had made their debut, I was unbelievably frustrated.
I wonder why, I’d think “That’s amazing”, but I guess I couldn’t help from also thinking “Why am I on this side?” while watching. *laughs*
So I’m always really nervous whenever I appear as a senbatsu member, and after it’s over, I’m restless the whole time wondering how it went.

After I appear on TV, I always receive messages from my grandma and cousin.

"Saachan, you were so cute!"
Or, my cousin is still really young so,
she’ll send me messages like “I’m going to brag to my friends at school that you’re my cousin!”
She’s so cuteee.
But, she told me that her friends at school don’t believe her *laughs*

Even though I have so many things like this to be grateful for, maybe I’m too greedy thinking “How can I be shown more?” or “How can I stand out?”

But, my dream is still far off in the future.
I can’t be satisfied with where I am now, I need to keep going forward!
I can think about it positively today!

I’ll work even harder so that I can be in senbatsu again!

Please support me!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Mogi Shinobu's Google+ Posts 08/14/14-08/20/14 (English Translation)

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August 14, 2014 - Thursday

1:30 PM

Ohamogi_(:3 」ノ)_ [T.N. - Ohayou (good morning) + Mogi]


Today, I have rehearsals ⊂( ・ω・ )⊃

The truth is, Mogi also had pizza during lunch (^O^)

Coincidentally the same as Renacchi ♡


Lately, I’ve been really craving pizza so since my gravure is over and I was finally able to have some, I think I’ll be able to work hard today ( ^ω^ )

What are you doing todayーヾ(@⌒ー⌒@)ノ??



Comments:
Kato Rena: Pizzaー(OvO)♡

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Watanabe Miyuki's Google+ Posts 08/13/14-08/19/14 (English Translation)

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August 13, 2014 - Wednesday

2:38 AM

I can sleep with Akariー\(^o^)/

Once again, good night.

Tonight is the Perseids meteor shower.

Monday, August 18, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's Google+ Posts 08/12/14-08/18/14 (English Translation)

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August 12, 2014 - Tuesday

1:21 PM

Hello!

Today, I have rehearsals all day ♪

I have a lot of free time though so the DVD player is my best friend!

But, lately, it’s been in bad shape and the screen has lines going through it (°_°)
Is it about time that I switch it out…?

Let’s try our best today!


Sakura sake! [T.N. - Sakura, bloom]



Thursday, August 14, 2014

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Mogi Shinobu's Google+ Posts 08/07/14-08/13/14 (English Translation)

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August 7, 2014 - Thursday

9:37 PM

Otsumogi! [T.N. - Otsukare (thank you for today) + Mogi]
The WONDA live has ended〜ヾ(@⌒ー⌒@)ノ


"Chime wa LOVE SONG"
"Seishun Philosophy"
"UZA"

are the songs I performed in ( ˙³˙)( ˙³˙)( ˙³˙)
It was fun (((o(゚▽゚)o)))


Tomorrow’s a nationwide handshake event and an “AnDare” event (੭ु˙꒳​˙)੭ु⁾⁾♡

The “AnDare” event will surely be a lot of fun so please come〜♪(v^_^)v



I’m really excited for the next 3 days ( ^ω^ )☀︎
Let’s make summer memories together ♪( ´θ`)ノ



Comments:
Takashima Yurina: Let’s go to the poolー(・ω・)ノ
Mogi: Takashima-san, I willーー!ー!!!!!
Mogi: Ah, it’s actually the next 3 days *laughs*
Mogi: Let me edit that ‹‹\( ˙▿˙ )/››
Tsuchiyasu Mizuki: Mogi-saaan♡

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Watanabe Miyuki's Google+ Posts 08/06/14-08/12/14 (English Translation)

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August 6, 2014 - Wednesday

8:59 AM

Good morning (*^^*)

I slept wellー😪💕



Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 08/06/14-08/12/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: August 6, 2014 - Wednesday 8:27 PM
Subject: Team Takarazuka 


Moripo, Shinamon, and I gathered together to watch a Takarazuka DVD.

A gathering where we could've talked forever about our favorite actresses.

We've made plans to go see them in theater together.

Talking to members who share the same hobbies as me is too fun.

The picture's with Meru and Aichan!



Monday, August 11, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 07/30/14-08/05/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: July 30, 2014 - Wednesday 9:18 PM
Subject: Dazed


Today, I've been stuck in a daze all day!
Ah! I was able to snap out of it for the theater performance, but...

I wonder why, I'm just in a dazed mood!
But, it's not like I'm dazed in a bad way, but it's sort of in a good way?...

Like I'm using more energy than usual?
Ahー, it's too hard to describe!



Miyawaki Sakura's Google+ Posts 08/05/14-08/11/14 (English Translation)

[T.N. - Just a reminder, you can check out my tumblr if you'd prefer seeing daily updates. I also posted Sakura's Mizugi Surprise interview there!]

Make sure to follow Sakura on Google+!

 

August 5, 2014 - Tuesday

5:55 AM

Good morning ♪

When I have to wake up this early, it’s, conversely, easier to wake up ( ゚д゚)!

From now, I have rehearsals all dayーヽ(゚∀゚)ノ
I hope to concentrate and try my best!

The picture’s an offshot from the “Young Jump” that goes on sale August 28!

It’s a mysterious scene *laughs*
By the way, that car is specifically for photo shoots!

Sakura sake! [T.N. - Sakura, bloom]



Saturday, August 9, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 07/23/14-07/29/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: July 23, 2014 - Wednesday 7:32 PM
Subject: Today, I had


Today, I had a photo shoot and interview for the AKB newspaper!

I also had rehearsals...
I'm a bit tired nowー!

So I'm going to use this time to sleepー!

Good night!



Friday, August 8, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 07/16/14-07/22/14 (English Translation)

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: July 18, 2014 - Friday 9:17 PM
Subject: It's been a while


It's been a while since I've had a K4 theater performance!
It was funー!

The "Theater no Megami" performance is one that makes me feel like I performed!
I sweat a lot!

Tomorrow, I have a photo shoot! My heart's pounding!


Ahー! "Arrietty" is starting *cry*
I wanted to see it...



Thursday, August 7, 2014

Miyawaki Sakura's SakuMail 07/09/14-07/15/14 (English Translation)

[Update: This new Chinese translator that I'm using as a source is actually really fast so my plan is to catch up quickly and then to also post these daily on tumblr (it might be a day or two behind depending on their speed). I'll still have weekly updates every Thursday for those who prefer a collective post. Until I catch up though, I'll be posting on my blog everyday :)

Also, check out a translation of Sakura's Mizugi Surprise interview on my tumblr!]

From: <sakusaku0319@sp.hkt48.jp>
Date: July 9, 2014 - Tuesday 9:28 PM
Subject: Mayuyu-san


Today, I went to see the "Documentary of AKB"!

I was so deeply moved.
I cried a lot!

There are so many highlights that I can't pick one in particular!

What really impressed me was Mayuyu-san, who was always steady in the center.
She was so cool.

Hearing her election speech again made my heart tremble.
Ahー, I'm thankful that a senpai such as this is near me, is how I felt.
Yes, truly.

Mayuyu-san is always confident and even in this movie, she didn't show many tears.
But, the first time she cried in the movie was when she won first place in the general election. (I think)

Mayuyu-san, who didn't cry until that time, until she was in first, because she had made the decision not to, Mayuyu-san who was able to remain strong no matter what occurred.
She was really cool.

I, also, want to cry happy tears after working really hard and having my name called.
Everyone, please make sure to go see the "Documentary of AKB"!

The picture's of the mantle that Mayuyu-san got to wear when she won first place in the general election!



Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Mogi Shinobu's Google+ Posts 08/02/14-08/06/14 (English Translation)

[Update: So...I apologize for the lack of consistency lately, but I think I want to try something new again! Starting from tomorrow, I'm going to have daily G+ translation posts on tumblr. This will keep my blog less cluttered and hopefully be better for all of you since the translations will be more up-to-date. For people who prefer having all of the G+ updates in 1 post, I will still have collective weekly posts on my blog. Mogi's posts will be every Wednesday!]

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August 2, 2014 - Saturday

11:27 PM

Otsumogi (^O^) [T.N. - Otsukare (thank you for today) + Mogi]


Today, I hung out with my friend!!

We went to see fireworks, and then when we got back, we did fireworks…it was so much funー(੭ु˙꒳​˙)੭ु⁾⁾♡


Fireworks are really amazing, aren't they〜, that's what I thought when I heard all of those people go "Ohh〜!!" ヾ(@⌒ー⌒@)ノ

I really respect the workers ☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆


The heart-shaped one was upside-down and looked like a butt and it was funny *roar of laughter*



I'll work hard again tomorrow *\(^o^)/*
You all try your best, too!



Comments:
Okawa Rio: Mogi-san is so beautiful...(*✪▽✪)
Mogi: Riorin *\(^o^)/*♡
Okawa Rio: Mogi-sanー٩(๑>∀<๑)۶♡

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Watanabe Miyuki's Google+ Posts 08/02/14-08/05/14 (English Translation)

[Update: So...I apologize for the lack of consistency lately, but I think I want to try something new again! Starting from tomorrow, I'm going to have daily G+ translation posts on tumblr. This will keep my blog less cluttered and hopefully be better for all of you since the translations will be more up-to-date. For people who prefer having all of the G+ updates in 1 post, I will still have collective weekly posts on my blog. Milky's posts will be on Tuesdays!]

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August 2, 2014 - Saturday

1:02 AM

Good night 💓