KOJIMA NIJI

"I have watched audition programs like SIXTEEN, Produce 48, Nizi Project, Girls Planet, and Produce 101 Boys, but personally, I find Typro to be the most interesting. I really appreciate how they are sincerely and carefully engaging with each individual."

The tweet translates to: "I'm really moved that Miu Sakurai, who I supported from Rainbow Project → Girls Planet → Produce 101 Japan, has finally debuted and is appearing in the Record Awards and Kouhaku!"

Honestly, I never thought it would become a topic of conversation like "Nijipro" or "Nippon Idol." I was aiming for Fuma-kun to evoke some feelings, but I really thought that was impossible back in April of last year. However, now it has become a topic of conversation that far exceeds my expectations, and I'm feeling all the emotions. In the end, I can't compete with Fuma Kikuchi... (laughs).

The tweet translates to: "I've been through THE FIRST, Nizi Project, and Produce Japan, but I haven't watched Typro and Nonoga yet. I do have the desire to see them, though."

The tweet translates to: "I've seen people talk about how it seems like the management wants to include certain individuals from the survival show in the group, as the camera kept following them and they had a lot of screen time. So I think those who have screen time in this audition have a high chance of passing, but then again, there are cases like with Nizi Project 2 where even with popularity and screen time, it didn't work out. I keep repeating this in my head, laughing."

The tweet translates to: "It was amazing to see that even people who aren't interested in idols around me were watching the 'Nijipro' girls. After that, I think the order is 'Nijipro' (girls) and then 'Taipro' based on my perception of the number of Japanese viewers. As for other audition programs in recent years, no one seems to be watching them."

The tweet translates to: "I was completely at ease watching the survival show since my beloved Takabatake's debut was confirmed, but Nonoga was more about survival in a warm, bright, and positive way. I think it was an audition that benefited everyone. I've watched many survival shows like the Produce series and Nizi Project, but Nonoga is truly something else."

The tweet translates to: "Tai Pro is seriously too good, it's really tough. There are members in their late 20s who are the same generation as me, even more than in shows like 'Nijipro' or 'Nippon Project,' and there are some who genuinely feel that if they miss this opportunity, it might be their last chance to debut. There's a sense of bittersweetness here that I haven't seen in other auditions..."

To be honest, I usually avoid audition shows like Rainbow Project and Produce 101 because I don't want to follow trends, so I felt the same way about NonoGa. However, I started watching it because I wanted to understand Sasaki-san's story better, and I ended up getting hooked. #Guruguru813 #Samekoi

I've watched shows like Nizi Project, Girls Planet, and Produce Japan, but I wasn't really interested in NonoGa and didn't watch it. However, HANA is just amazing—once things settle down, I think I'll give it a try. 😌 The visuals are <<<<< overwhelming talent, it's just incredible...!! The world is so focused on looks, but I find it appealing how they value individuality and help it grow!

"I was watching over a friend who never got into Johnny's, Produce 101, or Nizi Project, but ended up getting hooked on Typro and even subscribed to Netflix. When I contacted them to say I watched the latest episode featuring Koichi, they couldn't stop expressing their gratitude towards him, were amazed by the instant sell-out of the trading cards, and had even become a member of the Timelesz fan club... that's too strong!"

The tweet translates to: "Just like all the audition programs I've watched so far, such as Nizi Project and Produce, as the final approaches in Typro, it’s becoming 'Let’s all debut together 🥲 No one should be eliminated 🥲'."

"I'm not good with audition shows... I didn't watch all of 'Nizi Project' or 'Produce Japan' thoroughly; I just caught bits and pieces here and there. When I see the kids working hard, I end up crying, and if I watched the whole thing, I'd probably be crying in almost every scene, which is tough for me..."

I think it's common for viewers of audition shows to consciously or unconsciously undermine other participants because they want their favorite to succeed. Recently, I've been observing that this phenomenon applies even to existing groups when adding new members, whether it's through the Produce (PD) method or the Nizi Project (Niji Pro) method.

The MYERA song "Rai Rai Rai Rai" is really good, and as someone who has watched "Nippon Produce," "Ayuneku," and "Nijipro," I'm truly happy! Aguri-chan is also great. If the lyrics are too shallow or have an awkward flow in Japanese, it can really dampen my enthusiasm, no matter how good the song is. It doesn't have to rhyme perfectly, but I wish Rapone would understand the strength of good Japanese lyrics more.