Are you lot doing a Halloween Special?! You must be! What costumes will you be wearing? Are you allowed to talk about it? Oh! You’d also need a photographer, right?! I don’t charge that much, honest! đŸŽƒ

O: You know it, dude! I’d tell you what we’re being, but that’s a secret. That, and, well. We have, like, several lined up. Basically every time we go do something this month, we’ll be in something new!

If you want in on photography, talk to Osoko! She’ll see if “Mr. Flag” wants you in! If I was in charge, I’d bring you in, though. Loving the enthusiasm!

The boys are all crowded around the camera, dressed in all the black and orange their collective closets contain.

“Happy Halloween!”
((Minivlog under the cut. I may be scarce this month, but I want to make what I actually get to do ALL KINDS OF FUN.))

Osomatsu is the first to pipe up on his own, of course. “‘Don’t be childish, boys, it’s only October first,’ says the part of the internet that doesn’t know what joy is. Meanwhile, the part of the internet that knows what happiness feels like, come on. Scream with us.”

The cacophony varies from joyful whoops to one or two bloodcurdling screeches.

Karamatsu makes sure that all of his skull patterns are clearly visible when he speaks up. “We are the resident Halloween experts here at Banderole! Self-proclaimed, of course, but. Really, isn’t it good to believe in yourself? We have as much faith in ourselves as we do sugar and spirits!”

“That’s more than we needed, Karamatsu. As usual.” After a small sigh, Choromatsu perks up immediately. “Since we know the spooky season best, we have this entire month dedicated to all the sweetness and scariness that Halloween needs!”

Ichimatsu speaks up for more than a few words for once. “We’ll be keeping the creep factor up all month with help from everyone else, and we’ll be releasing a new single. Four songs; one scary, one sweet, and two right down the middle. I’ll be taking care of the center part on the darker side, actually.” He slouches back into his seat. “I’m usually not center for a reason, so you’d better like it.”

Jyuushimatsu claps sleeved hands together in supreme excitement. “We’ll also be appearing at Hatabou’s Halloween Bash! We’ll be there along with a bunch of other performers in our costumes doing our best!” He pauses. “Oh, no, I almost forgot, Totty’s in charge of the sweet side!”

“You pulled through in the end, niisan, you’re ok. I can’t be mad, Halloween is coming! Even though I really can’t handle the scary, gory stuff, I’m going to do my best no matter what! They can be terrifying enough to scare the spirits off, and I’ll bring in enough sweetness to sate them ‘till next year!” With a wink and a giggle, Todomatsu lets the oldest brother take over again.

“Keep an eye on us this month for more fun than should probably be legal! Oh, but… keep an eye on the ghosts too. They get lonely, see? Keep the festive jams on top volume and break out the face paint, because Halloween is never dull with…”

“F6! Thank you for watching!”

An unexpected combination!

This next collaboration is completely unexpected. They’ve had sodas, ice cream, and a few deals with eye drops and such, but that’s all to be expected.

A collaboration with their supposed rival group is completely baffling.

Three episodes of the web series chronicling them came out at once, detailing what went in behind the scenes and just how well the two groups got along together.

“We’re a bit nervous,” Osomatsu admits sheepishly. “They’ve been at the whole idol thing for longer than us, and they’re observing while we’re doing everything! Not just them, either. Pretty sure Choromatsu’s gonna die today.”

There’s a jump cut to Choromatsu in the recording studio, unnecessary glasses perched on his nose, nearly glowing crimson, staring down at his sheet music, as the camera shifts past his face to show a certain miss Nyaa Hashimoto outside the room with his audio engineer friends beaming like mad.

“You can do it, Chororin!” she says with a giggle. He collapses instantly. When filmed in private to comment in the situation, there is much stammering before they cut to what is presumably several minutes later.

“I’m trying to be better about the whole idol thing now that I’m on the receiving end of the deal, it’s all about changing what’s awful, and I know I need to be calm and composed, but… it’s Nyaa-chan! She spoke to me! She was watching me and she didn’t think I was gross! How am I supposed to stay composed around that information?! I can’t, I just can’t.”

When asked about the collaboration, Totoko’s typical fiery screaming about Nyaa and GELATO! is replaced with an almost eerie calm. “I have no problem with them collaborating with my loser virgins! Maybe they’ll learn from each other and Nyaa can stop bragging, right?” She titters and observes her manicure. Usually, she’s hollering up a storm by now. Should the boys be worried? Ehh, probably not, right? A calm Totoko is a happy Totoko, right?!

They’re all split into two teams: Heaven and Hell in this video seem to operate more like the Sharks and Jets.

On the Hell side, Osomatsu is in the middle of the formation, flanked by Ichimatsu and Todomatsu, with Aida and Sacchi bringing up the front and trying to keep the rose-colored ones from stealing their thunder. Their clothes are dark and well tailored, all reds, browns, violets and dark dyed jeans, each with minute horns and tails.

Up in heaven, Homura and Hanako lead, dressed in yellow and green with a Matsu to match, Karamatsu in the middle. Small wings, halos, and crowns of flowers and vines soften them to contrast the darker side, pastels and lighter, floatier fabrics with looser draping and fuller skirts.

The choreography is filmed six times: a storytelling video about the odd celestial dance battle, two dance shots for each side, and a 360° video filmed outside to be rotated as one pleases. (You could tip it up to stare at the sky and occasional flailing hands if you really wanted, but why would you?)

Karako’s training is intense, but all of the boys see it as an actual contest, and they’ll do anything to win… much to the amusement of the girls as they sit in the front of the room and watch. The boys yelling and toppling over when they throw themselves into it makes for prime slapstick, and the girls can’t contain their glee. Homura, for one, laughs until she nearly faints. It’s horrendously adorable, and is made into at least fourteen gifs by the next day.

Remember when Choromatsu was in the studio? The dance practices were to a demo recording. (Much to Todomatsu’s dismay, twodiefour did the vocal arranging, and they couldn’t just use his version.) Now comes the time to lay down the vocals.

Each side would get a version where they’re leading on vocals, and one combined where the boys and girls trade off. When they’re not leading the charge, they’re backing their teammates, and the boys are all under the watchful eye of someone while they record.

Osomatsu had his favorite vocal coach, Ichiko, keeping him in line; Karamatsu chattered away with Hanako between takes; Choromatsu was doing his best to make Nyaa proud; Ichimatsu tried to be less terrifying around Sacchi; Jyuushimatsu made Homura laugh herself breathless through the window; and Todomatsu dealt with seeing Aida on her own for once. (“It’s like your parents divorcing, y’know?”)

The result is magnificent,

and you’ll see it soon!

heads up everyone – amazon is spreading nazi propaganda again

halfdesiqueen:

amazon is once again advertising one of its original shows that relies on the premise that the axis powers had won WWII. the advertising consists of full-size banner images of new york city draped in nazi propaganda (prominently featuring the statue of liberty draped in a flag featuring an eagle with its wings spread and raising her right arm in a salute), and i know that this would be triggering for many people

stay safe

The Tabloids Are Bored Today

Karamatsu Matsuno married?!

Yes. You read that right… possibly.

Bunko “Busu” Kikyo, comedienne and sister of Hanako Kikyo of the idol group GELATO!, has made a comment about the second oldest Matsuno sextuplet during a recent show.

“F6, right. You know the blue one? Eyebrows, legs for days, plays guitar, tush like a ripe peach? Yeah, no, we’re married. You should see him in a tux, people, it’s something else.”

Banderole’s staff immediately put out a statement on the matter, insisting that Karamatsu has never been married. In fact, they went into far too much detail about just how single he is, and how incapable he would be when it comes to handling any sort of relationship.

Karamatsu said the following in an interview in typical monologue fashion, though he sounded a bit nervous:

“I honestly regret to say that I have never met Miss Kikyo! While I’m certain that she’s absolutely lovable once you get to know her, I can’t say that I actually know her. What I do know is that I am the sort of person who prefers a long, steady courtship before marriage is an option. I also know that my contract requires absolute solitude, and that I wouldn’t dare break the many hearts of my fanbase. I do appreciate your fondness for me, dear Bunko, but such facetious statements could cause an uncontrollable wave of tears from those who adore me so, the sheer power of which would drag me under! You are still a fan, and I appreciate your support, but I cannot show preferential treatment. I sincerely apologize.”

What with her similar statements regarding fellow comedian duo Dekapan and Dayon, we don’t know what to say on the matter. What do you think, readers?