“All for One” and One for All! palet Shake Souls at Ikebukuro Sunshine City!

| Idol | Posted by Kai Okudara on Sep.28.2015

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palet returned to the Fountain Square of Ikebukuro Sunshine City on September 25, 2015 to hold a release event for their 6th single “All for One” (release date: September 23).

Walking on stage to the soaring synths and sinewy guitar lines of their overture as the fountain shot water 3 stories high and cheers echoed through the 4 floors of Sunshine City, palet began their set with the powerful and inspiring “VICTORY”. Having just finished their Summer tour “palet SUMMER LIVE TOUR 2015～All for One～”, their movements were snappy and aggressive yet graceful. Continuing with their infectious dance tune “Run to the New Wind”, the members of palet rocked back and forth with their elbows flared to the driving beats and Yumi Nakano’s cool spoken delivery of the lyrics.

Picking up the tempo with the fast-paced electronic guitar rock “Koi Suru Wink”, palet kicked up their heels and strummed air guitars as the fans clapped along. Even as sweat glistened on their brows, a chill seemed to emanate from the stage as palet began their chilling winter love song “SNOW DISTANCE”.

The water in the fountain gave the effect of crashing waves (similar to the seaside setting of the MV) as palet performed “Time to Change”. Perhaps due to the realization that this was their first single without Mitsuki Kimijima (graduated June 21, 2015), the facial expressions of the members reflected the bittersweet message of the lyrics.

Reversing the somber mood, palet jumped into “Keep on Lovin’ You” as the fans loudly chanted the names of the members as they took their solo lines and clapped along. Miyuki Hiraguchi’s wristband flew off due to the force of her dancing, sending several small beads bouncing off of the stage. This was followed by “Believe in Yourself”, their major debut song which had been performed at the very same location less than 2 years ago as they began another new journey in their development. People who are not idol fans may just see Sunshine City as a shopping center but, idol fans know it is a special place where groups make treasured memories as they reach for their dreams. Perhaps this was another such day for palet as they began a new chapter in their career?

The members announced the results of their “6 challenges! Make a miracle happen!” project which they launched in order to promote palet.

Riona Igusa
Challenge: Meet with 100 veterans of the entertainment industry and ask them for advice.
Result: 51

Mayu Watanabe
Challenge: Self introduction and business card exchanges with 6,666 people
Result: 900

Saki Takeda
Challenge: Visit CD shops in each of the 47 prefectures of Japan and set up promotional materials
Result – 47

Yumi Nakano
Challenge: Get 6,666 subscribers on Nico Nama web broadcast
Result: 890

Yui Fujimoto
Challenge: Get a regular spot on a TV or radio program
Result: 1 month regular program on Radio Nihon & FM Shiga

Miyuki Hiraguchi
Challenge: Distribute 66,666 fliers while traveling by bicycle
Result: 15,000

While only Fujimoto and Takeda were able to achieve their goals, the members expressed how much that they felt that they had grown through the process. Setting a new goal, they decided that they would be going around Tokyo in an attempt to give out 10,000 fliers on October 4, 2015.

The mini-live came to a conclusion with a cheerful and optimistic performance of “All for One”, the song symbolizing their new resolve and commitment to each other as a group.

palet will be having bi-monthly Friday evening lives at AKIBA Cultures Theater with 3min. as the opening act and a two-man live with Otome Shino on October 27, 2015 as they countdown to their year end solo concert at Akasaka Blitz on December 28, 2015. palet has gone through several big changes in 2015 but, with their commitment to changing and growing, it will be exciting to see where they go from here.

Set List

01 Victory
02 Run to the New Wind
03 Koi Suru Wink
04 SNOW DISTANCE
05 Time to Change
06 Keep on Lovin’ You
07 Believe in Yourself
08 All for One

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palet LIVE 2015 Nenmatsu Special!!
December 28, 2015 (Monday)
Akasaka Blitz
Open: 6:00pm Start: 6:30pm
Presale: 3,500 yen Door: 4,000 yen (+ 1 drink minimum)
2nd Floor Photography Seats: 10,000 yen (+ 1 drink minimum)

Kinyoubi no Yoru wa 〜palet time! Palet 7-tsu me no Chousen. 〜Akasaka BLITZ he no Michi〜
October 16, October 30, November 13, November 27, December 11
AKIBA Cultures Theater
Open: 7:15pm Start: 8:00pm
Presale: 2,000 yen Door: 2,500 yen (+ 1 drink minimum)
Opening Act: 3min.

Palet x Otome Shinto Two-man Live!!
October 27, 2015 (Tuesday)
TSUTAYA O-WEST
Open: 6:30pm Start: 7:00pm
Presale: 4,000 yen Door: 4,500 yen (+ 1 drink minimum)

Related Links

palet Official site : http://palet7.jp/
palet Official blog: http://ameblo.jp/palet7-officialblog/
palet Official site (Nippon Columbia) : http://columbia.jp/palet/
palet Official Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/palet
palet Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/palet_staff7

Photos by Mime Soga