Asaki Yoshida
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Thu 2006/03/02 10:13
Those who watched Densha Otoko would have had a taste of the many aspects of "Otaku" - many of which I've been covering - but I missed one important subject - the Japanese Idol. Wikipedia has a good explanation of what an Idol is so read that before continuing.
After watching Densha Otoko, I've always wanted to see one of those Idol events - and after going to one, I can say it was exactly the same as it was in the TV series!
Anyway, the aesthetically agreeable looking Asaki Yoshida just happened to have her 12th DVD launch event last week and I thought I'd pop along to participate in the shenanigans.
Folks outside of Japan may have heard of Asaki from the PSP game Metal Gear Acid - she was one of the cards in the game.
The event took place at Ishimaru Soft2 in Akihabara. I had to first get to the 6th floor where they sold the Idol DVDs. What you see here are signed posters from previous Idol events.
After watching Densha Otoko, I've always wanted to see one of those Idol events - and after going to one, I can say it was exactly the same as it was in the TV series!
Anyway, the aesthetically agreeable looking Asaki Yoshida just happened to have her 12th DVD launch event last week and I thought I'd pop along to participate in the shenanigans.
Folks outside of Japan may have heard of Asaki from the PSP game Metal Gear Acid - she was one of the cards in the game.
The event took place at Ishimaru Soft2 in Akihabara. I had to first get to the 6th floor where they sold the Idol DVDs. What you see here are signed posters from previous Idol events.
In order to participate, you had to buy Asaki's latest DVD which cost 3,990 yen. This DVD (just like all other Idol DVD's) is about an hours worth of Asaki running around on the beach looking cute, sexy etc etc.
You go up to the counter and ask for her DVD where the shop assistant will ask "How many?" The reason why he asks is because if you buy more than one, you get to have a picture with Asaki. One was enough for me so after handing over my cash, I was given this which I had to hand over to another bloke somewhere else...
You go up to the counter and ask for her DVD where the shop assistant will ask "How many?" The reason why he asks is because if you buy more than one, you get to have a picture with Asaki. One was enough for me so after handing over my cash, I was given this which I had to hand over to another bloke somewhere else...
I handed that ticket over to some guy standing next to a box which had snakes inside. He asked me to put my hand in and take one. I took one out which looked like this. This is the lottery that you have to go through which decides where you sit - in my case bloody seat 23!
A bunch of Asaki fans queuing up.
This was the event room which was eventually filled with about 50 salivating otaku.
Everybody seemed to be seasoned Idol otaku judging by the way they took off their coats, and the way they whipped out their SLR cameras.
Asaki comes along and some bloke with a mic starts asking her questions about her new DVD, filming location yada yada. After a few mins of chit chat, it was time for photos at which point everybody seemed to break out in a sweat.
There are two photo sessions - the first one is the "normal clothing" and the second bout is "swim wear". The first session was just like Densha Otoko where you cant move from your seat to take a photo - I could hear folks in the back cursing themselves for coming in late (after the lottery had ended).
The reason why this photo has so much space above Asaki is because the people in the front row got in the way and I didnt have my gattling gun to mow them down.
There are two photo sessions - the first one is the "normal clothing" and the second bout is "swim wear". The first session was just like Densha Otoko where you cant move from your seat to take a photo - I could hear folks in the back cursing themselves for coming in late (after the lottery had ended).
The reason why this photo has so much space above Asaki is because the people in the front row got in the way and I didnt have my gattling gun to mow them down.
The photos turned out a bit grainy because I had to use an ISO setting of 1600 - tripods were not allowed. Other things which aren't allowed were monopods, phone cameras or video cameras.
Then it was swimwear time which was quite funny as all the boys went "WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!" when Asaki came running on. Lads will be lads eh?
This time, each row was allowed to get out of their seats and had 90 seconds to take as many photos as they could before being shot down by a sniper. People looked nervous trembling as they took photos. The person counting down from 90 probably made them feel even worse.
This time, each row was allowed to get out of their seats and had 90 seconds to take as many photos as they could before being shot down by a sniper. People looked nervous trembling as they took photos. The person counting down from 90 probably made them feel even worse.
OK, I'm only going to include one shot of Asaki in her swim wear on the top page - you'll have to go to her gallery to see all 42 photos.
After the swim wear session, Asaki runs off to change back into her normal battle wear and comes back on where its time for a bout of Paper, Scissors and Stone. Winners got given some of Asaki's personal belongings - a cushion, hair brush and some Nintendo figures. Loosers got nothing and started to cry.
Then its chucking out time where you grab all your belongings scattered all over the floor. On your way out, you get to say hello to Asaki personally and shake her hand where she gives you a signed copy of the DVD jacket.
The folks who purchased more than two DVDs get to have their picture taken with Asaki and dance with her on stage.
Some lucky mug who ended up with two copies of Asaki's latest DVD and a picture with her.
I was explicitly told at point blank range *not* to take photos of the folks having their picture taken with Asaki - whoops.
I was explicitly told at point blank range *not* to take photos of the folks having their picture taken with Asaki - whoops.
And this is Asaki's latest signed DVD...
So, if you are interested in attending one of these events, all you have to do is keep an eye on Ishimaru's event page or the Asobit event page and get yourself along to the venue on the day. If you are visiting Akihabara, you may just want to pop along as its a very interesting experience. Happy Idol hunting!
BTW, if you want more idol coverage, just say the word...
So, if you are interested in attending one of these events, all you have to do is keep an eye on Ishimaru's event page or the Asobit event page and get yourself along to the venue on the day. If you are visiting Akihabara, you may just want to pop along as its a very interesting experience. Happy Idol hunting!
BTW, if you want more idol coverage, just say the word...
Arman in Indonesia
lol I'm surprised that your wife would let you spend on idol DVD and even attend an idol event :O
(ID #35551) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Sclerophage in Singapore
What Arman said lol I'm gonna assume u said it was for business stuff :D
(ID #35554) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
KCA in Hanoi, VN
Just little a question: "What s wrong with you guys!!!"
(ID #35557) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
wildarmsheero in USA
Thanks for the hot pics. KITTAAAA and whatnot.
(ID #35558) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Marty in Boston
LOL Yokoshima. Ya Danny, where are all the ankle shots!?
(ID #35559) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Tenmjin in Malaysia
Cool! I have never meet an idol wearing swimsuit. Really hope to see so.Hahaha.....
(ID #35561) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
eddie in Tokyo
Hahahahahaha! You rock, man! Actually, can I take back my refusal to join you next time? Hahahaha... kidding!
(ID #35562) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
It's me Mario!!! in Roma
Densha otoko rulez! and you really rock, great post! next time what you think about a report from a Maido kabakura ^_^
(ID #35563) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Kirkland, toybot studios in Bay Area
Danny, thanks again for the extremely vicarious post! I really feel like I was there getting tickets, standing in line, sitting down, taking pictures of the Idol and what not. Really cool experience. We appreciate all the gory details!
(ID #35565) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Haru88 in Chicago, IL
Was there guys screaming out how to pose in Densha Otoko?
(ID #35569) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
an asian guy living in the USA in computer room
girls... what can us men say? oh wait, you can scream out, "can you pose this way!" =P just kidding about the pose
(ID #35570) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Huk in Tatooine...
Not bad, 14(?) swimsuit pics within 90 secs(?)
(ID #35572) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Yup...she is very aesthetically pleaseing...^.^
(ID #35575) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chris in Purgatory
Wow, that was a real eye-opener. Somehow I was expecting to see more than just the handful of fans.
(ID #35576) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jason in New York
kawaiii! yea, amazing how there IS such an event..
(ID #35579) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Ray in S'pore
Really eye opener. Thks for the details. Didn't know they got swimwear but hell its all gd. Keep on coming
(ID #35582) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
seth.frostheart in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
moar idols coverage...!!!~ please? =)
(ID #35594) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
John in Edmonton
really really hot, just make sure your wife won't...you know wat i mean, lol.
(ID #35598) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Cane in Bay Area, CA USA
Cool! That's something you never get to see outside Japan. A bit too bold for me =P Were the fanboys stuttering when they talked to Asaki Yoshida like in Densha Otoko?
(ID #35600) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Peon No.873 in No. 7643 West Mining Facility
Now this is something you will not learn from watching Discovery Channel. Or reading Wiki. Or getting a degree. Or staying anywhere else besides Japan for that matter...
(ID #35601) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Cane in Bay Area, CA USA
Can I request an Idol? =P Mihiro Taniguchi please! *drool* XD
(ID #35609) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
ka man in Hong Kong
wow what kind of idol is she? av or just bikini star?
(ID #35653) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
CounterStrike in Toronto, Canada
Ahhhh! Asaki. What a pretty face and that bod, too. Mon Cheri, just to look at her at those poses, just makes me wanna drool. I better propose to her quick, before someone else does. HAHA!
(ID #35667) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
CounterStrike in Toronto, Canada
Hey Danny, How long do you spend your time updating your website? And apart from this, how do you find time to do your other commitments? You want to know what I think, I think you are on vacation. If that's the case, then you must have a very good employer. LOL! Looking forward to hear from you. Take care. - CounterStike P.S. I will tell you my real name later.
(ID #35670) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Norman in Philippines
She's cute! But I don't like the bathing suit.
(ID #35706) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
word in coming to Japan
Great post! I will follow your links to event sin early April but keep me posted. I am going to blog about this post at http://sexyangels.blogspot.com, a site about idols, cosplay and photobooks. This post is what idol worship is all about!!!
(ID #36069) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Cosplay Angel in coming to Japan
i registered for this event, purely for journalistic purposes of course http://www.ishimaru.co.jp/event/16010347/ Do the x's and o's mean I'll be able to use a digital camera? do I have to buy the dvd on advance or can i just get the day i show up?
(ID #36072) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Roberto in Near Milan
Hi, i like the world of japanese idol and their stars (of course ^__^). I very appreciate if you can post more article about idols (and photo ^__^). Bye Roberto
(ID #36447) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Rei in Malaysia
Sugoi!!! Wat a nice event dude! wonder i can come to such event coz' i'm not living in Japan!
(ID #37007) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
The Tangelo Kid in Florida, United States
Danny, you are my personal hero! Thank you for suffering through these idol events for your loyal fans.
(ID #38094) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Shadowmoon in Philippines
I like how you interact with people. nice going Storm trooper> You Rock!!! ^^,
(ID #39745) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
what a hottie.....she has a wicked figure......Hmmmmmmmmm
(ID #39946) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
DEXTER
Looks like you went thru alot to get good shots of her...in the end it was worth it...when i leave this country i'll try to get her next expo...just tell me when it is :-)
(ID #43860) Posted on 2007/02/06 17:02
Kathleen
It's interesting that her body is (as Americans would say) fat. Here, her agent would have put her on a diet and exercise regime ages ago. I mean, look, you can't see any bones! And good golly miss molly she has curves. *shudder* It's nice to know that someone can be famous for their 'talent' and 'good looks' somewhere without having to put their body in jeopardy. The article was interesting. I don't think I could stand to have a bunch of salivating strangers (laymen) taking pictures of me, kinda freaky. Maybe I just wasn't cut out to be famous :D
(ID #57366) Posted on 2007/09/21 16:43
wow. so awsome!
(ID #68843) Posted on 2008/01/06 15:06
Arman in Indonesia
lol I'm surprised that your wife would let you spend on idol DVD and even attend an idol event :O
(ID #77555) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Sclerophage in Singapore
What Arman said lol I'm gonna assume u said it was for business stuff :D
(ID #77558) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
KCA in Hanoi, VN
Just little a question: "What s wrong with you guys!!!"
(ID #77561) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
wildarmsheero in USA
Thanks for the hot pics. KITTAAAA and whatnot.
(ID #77562) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Marty in Boston
LOL Yokoshima. Ya Danny, where are all the ankle shots!?
(ID #77563) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Tenmjin in Malaysia
Cool! I have never meet an idol wearing swimsuit. Really hope to see so.Hahaha.....
(ID #77565) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
eddie in Tokyo
Hahahahahaha! You rock, man! Actually, can I take back my refusal to join you next time? Hahahaha... kidding!
(ID #77566) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
It's me Mario!!! in Roma
Densha otoko rulez! and you really rock, great post! next time what you think about a report from a Maido kabakura ^_^
(ID #77567) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Kirkland, toybot studios in Bay Area
Danny, thanks again for the extremely vicarious post! I really feel like I was there getting tickets, standing in line, sitting down, taking pictures of the Idol and what not. Really cool experience. We appreciate all the gory details!
(ID #77569) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Haru88 in Chicago, IL
Was there guys screaming out how to pose in Densha Otoko?
(ID #77573) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
an asian guy living in the USA in computer room
girls... what can us men say? oh wait, you can scream out, "can you pose this way!" =P just kidding about the pose
(ID #77574) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Huk in Tatooine...
Not bad, 14(?) swimsuit pics within 90 secs(?)
(ID #77576) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Yup...she is very aesthetically pleaseing...^.^
(ID #77579) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Chris in Purgatory
Wow, that was a real eye-opener. Somehow I was expecting to see more than just the handful of fans.
(ID #77580) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Jason in New York
kawaiii! yea, amazing how there IS such an event..
(ID #77583) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Ray in S'pore
Really eye opener. Thks for the details. Didn't know they got swimwear but hell its all gd. Keep on coming
(ID #77586) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
seth.frostheart in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
moar idols coverage...!!!~ please? =)
(ID #77598) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
John in Edmonton
really really hot, just make sure your wife won't...you know wat i mean, lol.
(ID #77602) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Cane in Bay Area, CA USA
Cool! That's something you never get to see outside Japan. A bit too bold for me =P Were the fanboys stuttering when they talked to Asaki Yoshida like in Densha Otoko?
(ID #77604) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Peon No.873 in No. 7643 West Mining Facility
Now this is something you will not learn from watching Discovery Channel. Or reading Wiki. Or getting a degree. Or staying anywhere else besides Japan for that matter...
(ID #77605) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Cane in Bay Area, CA USA
Can I request an Idol? =P Mihiro Taniguchi please! *drool* XD
(ID #77613) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
ka man in Hong Kong
wow what kind of idol is she? av or just bikini star?
(ID #77657) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
CounterStrike in Toronto, Canada
Ahhhh! Asaki. What a pretty face and that bod, too. Mon Cheri, just to look at her at those poses, just makes me wanna drool. I better propose to her quick, before someone else does. HAHA!
(ID #77671) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
CounterStrike in Toronto, Canada
Hey Danny, How long do you spend your time updating your website? And apart from this, how do you find time to do your other commitments? You want to know what I think, I think you are on vacation. If that's the case, then you must have a very good employer. LOL! Looking forward to hear from you. Take care. - CounterStike P.S. I will tell you my real name later.
(ID #77674) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Norman in Philippines
She's cute! But I don't like the bathing suit.
(ID #77710) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
word in coming to Japan
Great post! I will follow your links to event sin early April but keep me posted. I am going to blog about this post at http://sexyangels.blogspot.com, a site about idols, cosplay and photobooks. This post is what idol worship is all about!!!
(ID #78073) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Cosplay Angel in coming to Japan
i registered for this event, purely for journalistic purposes of course http://www.ishimaru.co.jp/event/16010347/ Do the x's and o's mean I'll be able to use a digital camera? do I have to buy the dvd on advance or can i just get the day i show up?
(ID #78076) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Roberto in Near Milan
Hi, i like the world of japanese idol and their stars (of course ^__^). I very appreciate if you can post more article about idols (and photo ^__^). Bye Roberto
(ID #78451) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Rei in Malaysia
Sugoi!!! Wat a nice event dude! wonder i can come to such event coz' i'm not living in Japan!
(ID #79011) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
The Tangelo Kid in Florida, United States
Danny, you are my personal hero! Thank you for suffering through these idol events for your loyal fans.
(ID #80098) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Shadowmoon in Philippines
I like how you interact with people. nice going Storm trooper> You Rock!!! ^^,
(ID #81749) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
what a hottie.....she has a wicked figure......Hmmmmmmmmm
(ID #81950) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
software developer
nice photo!
(ID #177727) Posted on 2008/04/30 00:35
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
She is so incredibly hot dude. Me want Yoshida!
(ID #184097) Posted on 2008/05/09 11:47
She is beautiful. Some nice photo shots there.
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