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I think many of you know this already, but every week, there are at least 5 premium articles uploaded on Tokyo Girls’ Update.
As for the other articles, you can read the whole thing by logging in.
As for the reason why we have started to run the site like this, please read the 2 articles below.
> Tokyo Girls’ Update Is Not “Closed”, But “Close” to You!
> Reaching for the best quality articles in the world
こんばんは！
ご存知の方も多いと思いますが、Tokyo Girls’ Updateには有料会員限定の記事がほぼ毎週5記事以上公開されています。
他の記事についても、お手数をお掛けいたしますが
ログインをしていただくことで全文を読んでいただける仕組みになっています。
このような仕様で運用させていただいている私たちの真意については、以下の2つのページで詳しく説明させていただいております。是非ご一読ください。
> TGUが目指すコミュニティメディアとは？
> 世界中で最もクオリティの高い記事配信を目指して
We want to take time writing articles, using original pictures as much as possible, creating information that you can’t reach just by search, and sharing these high quality reports with fans world wide.
Today we’d like to introduce the series we have been uploading on TGU.
There are articles you can read without sign up so check it out!
とにかく私たちが実現したいのは、
しっかりと時間をかけて記事を書き、写真も可能な限りオリジナルで撮影できるよう瞬間瞬間にこだわり、
検索ではたどり着くことができない情報源として、クオリティの高いレポートを世界中のファンの皆様と一緒に共有したいという思いです。
本日はTGUでお届けしている連載シリーズをまとめてご紹介！
会員登録なしで読める記事もあるので、是非チェックしてください。
アイドルが好きな方に、豊富なラインナップ！
Here are writers giving us articles on idols. They even write about topics that are too maniac to write in Japan. They will give you the series including past history on idols.
アイドルに関する書籍や記事を書き続ける、日本屈指のライター陣が
日本ではマニアック過ぎて書けないような題材も取り扱いながら、
過去のアイドル史を紐解きつつ、こだわりの連載をお届けしています。
Japan, the Ambiguous, and Idol
Not everything needs to be positive, giving you the “real idol” series.
Akimasa Munekata in the “so-what” mode.
ポジティブな事が全てではない、アイドルのリアルをお届けする赤裸々シリーズ。
あの、宗像明将が開き直ります！
Japan, the Ambiguous, and Idol Suffering
What’s Behind the Word “Graduation”? The Difference between “Graduation” and “Withdrawal” in Japanese Idol Culture
Author.
Born in 1972, Akimasa Munekata is a music critic who has written for MUSIC MAGAZINE and Record Collectors for rock in Japan after HAPPY END, pop, the flow of western rock and pop after Beach Boys, world music, and folk music. Recently, he has hopped on the bandwagon and begun writing about idols as well.
Get Ready to the Idol World
とにかく分かりやすくて丁寧！アイドルの「現場」で起きている最新の動向を独自の視点で再構築します。
月刊アイドル新聞の編集長がTGUに降臨！
Easy to understand, and broken down! He gives you the latest movements at idol “genba” through his eyes. The descent of a chief editor of a monthly idol newspaper!
The Love Movement That Can’t be Stopped : The Reason Why Idols who Idolize Idols are Increasing
Solo Idols Could Take the Spotlight Next : What Exactly Does Being a Solo Idol Entail?
Author.
Yasuhiro Okada
Editor/Writer – Co-author (with Shinshi Okajima) of “Group Idol Shinkaron” (Evolutionary Theory of Idol Groups), one of the first books to analyze the “Idol Warring States Period” (popular media term for the current idol boom in Japan). Author of the book “Idol no iru Kurashi”(Living With Idols), a collection of interviews talking about idols from the perspective of idol fans.
Dance in the subculture
He specializes on idols, as a new sub-culture leader, he gives you the “sub-culture rondo”. The unexpected unfolding of the topic makes his articles the one and only.
アイドル専門ライターであり、ニューサブカルリーダーでもある岡島紳士がメモ帳を開いて紡ぐ「サブカルチャー輪舞曲」。
まるでフリースタイルラップのような過激な展開とは裏腹に、文脈の濃密さは確かな一級品。
Tokyo Idols’ Update by Next Subculture Leader, Shinshi Okajima -Vol.1 : What is Subculture? (Part 1)
What is Gravure Idols? Photographic Expression by “Covering the Un-cute Parts of Girls”
Author.
Shinshi Okajima
Born in 1980. Idol writer. His works (includes joint works) : “Group Idol Shinka-ron” “AKB48 Saikou Kousatsu” “Idol Gakkyoku Disc Guide” and so on. Worked as a main adviser for “Media/Idol Museum” exhibition organized by Saitama prefecture. Manager of the idol contents website “IDOL NEWSING”.
Japanese Idol Past and Present
Articles that can only be written by those who have been watching the idol scene since the 80s like Mr. Arai gives you the series which represent “Things present are judged by the things past (Onkochishin)”. There are things that could be only said by those who have seen the past! He’s the walking idol library.
80年代からアイドルシーンをウォッチしてきた荒井氏にしか書けない、まさに「温故知新」な連載です。
今のアイドルを見るだけでは語る事のできない、過去を知るからこそ深まる知識！まさに歩くアイドル図書館。
Not Just a Trend, but Culture: The Idea That “Idols = Live Performances” Planted and Keep Continuing Since the 90s
Idols as Love Interests, or the Magic Power of “Gachikoi” Love Born from a Mutual “Awareness”
Toshiro Arai
A producer of website “TOKYO IDOL NET”, making idol and photography for its concept. Mainly writing for TOKYO IDOL NET.
日本の女子の生態をシリアス・カジュアル両視点から考察
What is the real affection behind the word “Kawaii”?
What are the lifestyles and special ideals of the “Japanese Girl”?
These are series giving you the 21st century “Kawaii” from any different perspectives.
可愛いという言葉の裏に隠された本当の魅力とは？
Japanese Girlの固有な価値、生き様とは。
21世紀の「可愛さ」を改めて様々な角度から検証する、わびさび連載です。
Tokyo Girls’ Wars
A university girl writer who has spent her Seishun in Chicago gives you the mysterious Japanese Girl analysis. There is always only one truth!
多感な青春時代をシカゴで過ごした現役女子大生ライターが、謎うずまくJapanese Girlの生態を徹底解剖。
真実はいつもひとつ！！
Flash Analysis! Gain a Deep Understanding on the Japanese Panty Culture!
Let’s All Shout Kawaii! 10 Things All Japanese Girls of All Genres Think Have Unwavering Cuteness!
Author.
zoomie
Uni student. Grew up in Chicago. Always seeking ways to escape to the 2 or 2.5 dimensional world.
Everyday is your runway by Satsuki
Analysis and Hypothesis on why and how Japanese fashion culture and trends were created, with the experience within the fashion industry.
ファッション業界での経験とリサーチ力で、日本のファッション文化やトレンドの理由や背景を、シリアスに紐解きます!
How Dokumo, “Amateur Fashion Models”, Have Been Making Impacts on Japanese Girls’ Fashion Culture
Eat As Much As You Like And Smile! “Pocchari” Is The New Sexy
Author.
Satsuki
Grad student in Tokyo. Born in Tokyo, raised in New York, also studied in London. My interests lies in Tokyo’s urban street cultures, girls fashion cultures, rock music and manga. Just livin’ it up 🙂
KAWAII 2.0 Theory
Now as the word “kawaii” has been floating everywhere, he gives you the new “kawaii” theory from many different layers. No more “smile and nod”. Read about the real “Kawaii” that comes from the bottom of your heart.
もはや言葉だけが一人歩きしている”Kawaii”をあらゆるレイヤーから切り込んでいく新カワイイ論。
もう失笑はさせない。深層心理から吐き出される本物の「Kawaii」をTGUで。
Coming soon!
Author.
KAI NAGASE
Writer, Book Reviewer. Having the degree of MA. (Japanese Literature) I love Japanese Girl’s Popular Music, such as YUKI, Chara, Makoto Kawamoto, and Seiko Oomori.
2次元は一生終わらない、生きた宝物。
2.0D GIRLS NEVER DIE!
A twintail girl working at Animate will be giving you the latest can’t miss Anime update! Her tremendous love towards 2D will be fluttering everywhere throughout her latest info articles.
外せないアニメ界隈の事情も、現役アニメイト店員のツインテール女子がアップデート！
最新のアニメ事情や二次元への狂おしい愛情を織り交ぜながら綴ります。
Welcome to the 2.5th Dimension! Musical & Theater Adaptations That Do What Anime Can’t!
They aren’t “Rotten”, Even Shining! Exploring the Sparkling World of FUJOSHI
Maririn
I am an anime otaku who still believes in fairy tales:3 Came back from the states and now studies English as my major at university in Tokyo.
Other than this, we will be having useful tips pedias that you can use in Japan, explaining about the strange “something”, through our TGU eyes.
In order to become a premium member, you will need $4 per month, but we also have a 10 days free trial period, so please try it out and see for yourself our high quality articles.
We will be following our code of honor and updating to the world with invaluable articles!
そのほか、日本で使える便利情報まとめや、ちょっと狂ったアレの解説など、
TGU独自の視点でお届けしてまいります。
有料メンバーになるには月額430円が必要ですが、10日間の無料お試し期間も用意していますので、
まずは是非、記事を読んで確かめてください。
今後も私たちはポリシーに誠実に、価値ある記事を全世界に配信してまいります！
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