KinKi Kids World is for all English-speaking KinKi Kids fans who, despite the language barrier, have found themselves falling in love with KinKi Kids and their music, this is my humble attempt to bring us all closer to the world of KinKi Kids - Domoto Tsuyoshi 堂本刚 (244) and Domoto Koichi 堂本光一(51).

The contents of this blog are based primarily on contents found in other Chinese blogs, as I have only just started learning Japanese (which is とても むずがしです i.e. very difficult). I wish to thank all the Chinese Kinki Kids fans for their hard work and efforts in translating the Japanese materials/information on the KinKi Kids.

Created on 21 Sept 2008.


Note: If you are an only fan or cannot accept KKL, please do not view this blog.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

[ML] 090101 KinKi you Concert: ML of 16 Tea (Jyu Roku Chya) Video Is Out!!!

Credit Acknowledgement To: since1997★


Thanks to tsuyoshi0410902 for the YouTube Video:



Alternative YouTube video: pinkpanther5102


Fluffy has done a superb English narration of this video and you can go to her blog to read. Please click here.

Tsuyoshi's Funky Space Sickness 090228: End of Project ENDLICHERI?!?

http://since1997.tistory.com/1239

Credit Acknowledgement To KinKi Kids Fan Community for the Japanese 27/3 Bayfm message:

毎週土曜日夜10:00からお送りしている堂本剛のFUNKY SPACE SICKNESS。
大変な事になっています。
剛くん、どういう事?なんで?どうしちゃったの?そんな?いきなり?やだー!
3月を目前にとんでもない発表があります。
2/28の番組、絶対聞き逃せません。
泣かないでね・・・

English Translation:
Every Saturday from 10 pm, Domoto Tsuyoshi's FUNKY SPACE SICKNESS is broadcasted
There is going to be grave news.
Tsuyoshi-kun, what kind of news? Why? What's happened? Like what? So sudden? Yikes!
In March, an unexpected announcement will be made
Do not miss the 2/28 broadcast
Don't cry...


Credit Acknowledgement to poily for the Chinese translation on which I based my English translation. For the Japanese radio show transcript, click on YY 记录点.


February is coming to an end, and so is something else. I think after everybody hears it, you will all pull out your nose hair. because it's too shocking!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Poporo Apr 2009: Tsuyoshi's Poem - Love & You All Are There For Me Already

Credit Acknowledgement To: since1997




考えても考えても
やっぱり僕は僕である
As much as I consider, as much as I consider
I am still I

かき消してもかき消しても
やっぱり僕は僕である
As much as I erase, as much as I erase
I am still I

恨んでも恨んでも
やっぱり僕は僕である
As much as I resent, as much as I resent
I am still I

僕の見つめる先には、
たしかな愛と君たちがいる
Before I began looking hard at myself,
Certainly, love and you all are already there.


Monday, February 23, 2009

KinKi Kids Fan Vid: Wrong Love ("You Are My Love" - Tsubasa Chronicles)

This KinKi Kids' fan video is made by ydarkila (click here for the video webpage). The video is titled "错恋" - Wrong Love.

The background song is "You Are My Love" (Japanese version), which is the theme song of Tsubasa Chronicles Movie (anime created by CLAMP). This has always been one of my favourite anime OST. The lyrics paint a vivid and poignant picture of Sakura missing her childhood love, Syaoran, who is lost in another time & dimension. I have pasted a video of the anime with the song as the backdrop further down this post.

In this KK fan vid, ydarkila beautifully uses the imagery of the white and black dots in the Yakusoku MTV together with the song "You Are My Love" to depict a story where KinKi Kids are originally the stars known as "白耀" (Bai Yao - White Glory) and "黑允" (Hei Yun - Black Justice), who have transformed into the human form to be together. However, their times together are always bitter-sweet, for both know in their hearts that this will not last forever. Ultimately, they will be transformed back into stars they were and be forever separated by time.





Lyrics Source: Anime Academy Radio

You Are My Love
Music & Lyrics By:梶浦由記
Singer:牧野由依 Makino Yui

雨に濡れた頬は
涙の匂いがした
優しい眼差しの
たびびと

静かに響いてる
なつかしい音楽
思い出せない記憶
彷徨う

夢は飛び立つの小さな翼で
想いの消えない場所まで
二人で
遠い海を空を越えて

暗い夜の中で
私を照らしてる
優しい眼差しの
貴方に
会いたい…


Ame ni nureta hoho wa
Namida no nioi ga shita
Yasashii manazashi no
Tabibito

Shizuka ni hibiiteru
Natsukashii ongaku
Omoi dasenai kioku
Samayou

Yume wa tobitatsu no chiisana tsubasa de
Omoi no kienai basho made
Futari de
Tooi umi wo sora wo koete

Kurai yoru no naka de
Watashi wo terashiteru
Yasashii manazashi no
Anata ni
Aitai...


English Translation:
My cheeks are soaked in rain
The scent of tears lies underneath
The tender look of
The traveler.

Resounds in silence
The nostalgic music.
A memory that I try to recall
Wanders

My dream takes off on these little wings
To a place where affections do not disappear
The two of us
Crossing over distant sea and sky.

In the darkness of the night
Your tender look
Shines upon me
I want to meet you...


Another beautiful fanvid of Tsubasa Chronicles:

Domoto Brothers #376 (090222): 600th Episode (Love Love Aishiteru x Domoto Brothers)

This is the 600th episode based on a combined count of Love Love Aishiteru and Domoto Brothers! Congrats to KinKi Kids!



All in all, it was a very happy and upbeat episode. I'll update the post after I get hold of the video with Chinese subtitles.

The reason why I am writing this first is because there was one particular scene that caught my attention. I have to say I am feeling very down after noticing it and I just wanted to air out my thoughts.

Please don't read on if you don't want to get affected by my gloomy thoughts at the beginning of a week. These are just my KKL melancholic thoughts and I do not claim any rationale or basis for them. If you still choose to carry on reading despite my caution, just remember not to take them too seriously.






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Koichi and Takami-san were conversing on a certain subject. I don't exactly know the details they are talking about but it's something to do with Koichi's wish to get married. At least that's what the Japanese words on the bottom right of the screen mean. The camera then shifted to Tsuyoshi who was smiling very sweetly but just before the camera shot got cut off, it caught a very brief glimpse of Tsuyoshi's smile disappearing. I tried to cut out the screen pics but I just couldn't get the very last scene pic where his sad look appeared.....

Apparently, I'm not the only one who noted this. Another fan mentioned on her Chinese blog that she and her friend both noted a moment where Tsuyoshi's expression looked heartrending (切ない). I really don't want to see Tsuyoshi with this look of lonely sadness....... I hope the subtitles will come out soon. What Koichi had said in this scene would probably give a clearer indication of Tsuyoshi's thoughts.

I have to admit that the "kisses" at the Phi con and KinKi you con have forced a KKL fan like me to acknowledge that it is more likely than not that they are not "together". However, somehow, I always feel that Tsuyoshi is in more than Koichi. Those who know will know what I mean. And that's why it's even more heartrending to see Tsuyoshi with this sad look on his face when the topic is revolving around Koichi's wish to get married. This is the worst nightmare for a KKL fan, that one is in love with the other but the other is not.



KinKi Kids: Superb Fan Vids By Shannen (★KinKi Kids光と剛-愛のかたまり)

These fan videos are made by shannen (Blog: ★KinKi Kids光と剛-愛のかたまり). You can click on the title links to reach the webpages.

Shizore (ミゾレ) - Translation: Sleet


First Performance of KinKi Kids (
KK初登場)


loving...



Anniversary

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Tsuyoshi's Funky Space Sickness 090221: Endlicheri Live DVD

This translation is based on the report by kino.

This week, I would like to give you all a gift of music
Earlier, I received a lot of mail asking about when the Live DVD will be released.

The DVD spans 4 1/2 hours...it's a bit long......
During the editing stage, it's from 9 am in the studio until the wee hours of 3 am when I'm too hungry and ate curry
I think we've filmed too much......
But I really wished everybody can see this DVD
For those of you who accidentally wondered onto this radio channel, please also accidentally buy the DVD home!

I haven't played the Live DVD on radio yet
If time permits, maybe......
Cuz "Chance Comes Knocking" may only be halfway through and I will have to cut it off...(laugh)

The live performances are usually quite long
When editing, I often am not sure which parts I should cut out (laugh)
Finally, the ones selected are the performances at Nara, Osaka and Tokyo as well as the backstage footages.
When the live performances ended, I thought of a lot of things
Sometimes, after a live performance ended, I would often have the "Ahh...that's why it's so" type of feeling.

ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI was birthed from life and love.
I feel that these themes are very apt in these present times
『I AND 愛』is based on I and love as the subject matter
I wanted to reflect over the issues concerning myself
Because in the past there was a time where I deeply pondered over the meaning of living

Returning to Nara, it has allowed me to come to a realisation that so long as I have certain things, my life is already meaningful.
Standing on the stage in Nara, being the Nara Tourism Ambassador, my love for Nara has become even more intense.

Due to this concert tour, it has "cleansed" my thoughts
Finally, I am able to return to my original self
Because from young, I have been working as a "product"
People around us will always tell me, "You cannot say such things!" or "Buck up! Be more lively!"
I was unable to show my real self or thinking

However, during the emotional turbulent period, my fans' encouragement saved me and enabled me to have a new beginning
Live performance is the time where I can become myself and I really value them
Such valued times are all recorded in this Live DVD
For it is at these live performances that I am able to directly connect with my fans.

In kino's report, she mentioned that Tsuyoshi said, "在最珍惜的時間 擁抱最愛的你們" which touched her very deeply. I'm not sure whether it was said during the radio show or at some other time. Anyway, the translation would be something like this: "During my most valued time, embracing my most beloved you [i.e. fans]".

Tsuyoshi's Solo - 244 ENDLI-x: ENDLICHERI Live DVD 「エンドリケリ LIVE DVD」Release For Sale on 11 Mar 2009

DVD of Tsuyoshi's ENDLICHERI solo concert in 2008 will be released for sale on 11 March 2009! You can order online the DVD at YesAsia.com (click here).

YesAsia's Description:
After releasing the album I and Ai, J-pop idol Domoto Tsuyoshi (a.k.a. 244 ENDLI-x and Endlicheri Endlicheri) embarked on his 28-day 244 ENDLI-x LIVE 2008 Japan tour, fusing pop music with art and fashion in his entertaining live performances. In this double DVD release: -
(1) Disc 1 features three live shows held in his hometown Nara (April 19th), Osaka (April 28th), and Tokyo (May 21st), totaling 143 minutes.
(2) Disc 2 contains the one-off Waterize concert held on May 26th in Akasaka BLITZ, plus a documentary of this ambitious national tour, totaling 125 minutes.
The DVDs come with a bonus 8-page booklet.
Disc 1【1枚目】
1. 空が泣くから
2. Blue Berry
3. White DRAGON
4. 傷の上には赤いBLOOD
5. 闇喰いWind
6. Say Anything
7. Help Me Help Me…
8. Let’s Get FUNKASY!!!
9. 闇喰いWind
10. Chance Comes Knocking.
11. Blue Berry
12. Gotta find the way to go!
13. Silent love
14. Say Anything
15. プロポーズダンシング
16. Kurikaesu 春
17. Yellow
18. SPACE Kiss
19. White DRAGON
20. 傷の上には赤いBLOOD
21. Silent love
22. Love is the key
23. Let’s Get FUNKASY!!!
24. 愛 get 暴動 世界!!!
25. White DRAGON
26. ソメイヨシノ
27. 春 涙
28. OH LORD!
29. Chance Comes Knocking.
Disc 2【2枚目】
1. WATERIZE&Tour Documentary

DVD Promotional Campaign

Somei Yoshino (ソメイヨシノ)
This is one of my favourite Endlicheri songs. Especially love Tsuyoshi's live performance of this song. It's written for his mum whom I understand is in ailing health.


White DRAGON

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Tsuyoshi's Shindoi #303 (090219): Tsuyoshi & His "Hot" Vogues & Scissors, Paper, Stone

My Three Stars 僕の三ツ星 (Boku no mitsu hoshi)
Guests: Nishiyama Maki (西山茉希), Tomonori Jinnai (陣内智則) and Kendo Kobayashi (ケンドーコバヤシ)

Can someone please tell me again that Tsuyoshi is really going 30 soon? How can he be so cute? Make sure you don't miss his final scene where he's doing his super cute "Mata raishu" (See you next week) and "Tada"! Kawaii!




Thanks to pinkrain24451 for the video and the highlights on this episode.



Maki-san loves to eat spicy food and she even brings 3 extra bottles of spice to her own restaurant to eat! And here begins Tsuyoshi's "Hot" Battles! *fufufu*

1st "Hot" Battle: Tsuyoshi vs Mr House Spice

Tsuyoshi was first asked to try out the spice used at the restaurant by taking a lick.
Hahahahaha! Look at his look of distaste!Tsuyoshi must be thinking in his mind: "You are kidding me! This is awful!"

2nd "Hot" Battle: Tsuyoshi vs Mrs Chili Powder


Next, Tsuyoshi was asked to try out this red chili powder spice. As Maki-san was pouring the chili powder into the food, Tsuyoshi said in a kid-like voice,
"Onesan onesan, chotto ire suki jya nai yo."
Kawaii!
(Rough translation should be: "Elder sister, elder sister, dun put so much, I dun like yo")
It's so funny hearing him call Maki-san elder sister since she's much younger than him!
Now why is Tsuyoshi having such a pained look on his face?
Because look at the amount of chili powder Maki-san has poured onto Tsuyoshi's food!
Well, our brave Tsuyoshi is smiling as he prepares to take on Mrs Chili Powder.
Tsuyoshi must be thinking, "Hmm...I'm still ok!"
And the next moment, before you know it, the spiciness hits him face-on!
(Staff were laughing hysterically at this point)

3rd "Hot" Battle: Tsuyoshi vs Ms Pepper


The 3 men had to undergo a battle of "Scissors Paper Stone" and the loser will have to eat the dish that Maki-san had poured a lot of pepper into!
Tomonori-san won in the first round of Scissors Paper Stone.
Tsuyoshi had such a cute look on his face when he realised he lost. Kawaii!
Tomonori-san wanted to add on more pepper into the food. Naturally, he got whacked by his partner and Tsuyoshi!
And in the final battle of "Scissors Paper Stone" between Kendo-san and Tsuyoshi, guess who won?
And look at how cute Tsuyoshi's reaction is to his loss! Look out for his sheepish grins and his sub-conscious raising of his "stone" a few times as if he couldn't believe it! Kawaii!
LL thoughts: Remember how Koichi kept losing to Tsuyoshi in "Scissors Paper Stone" during KinKi you con? Somehow, I recollect that Koichi was supposedly famed for winning at these type of games, and Tsuyoshi was the exact converse. Well, Koichi, are you really helping Tsuyoshi by letting him win you??? *fufufu*

And so, our brave warrior now prepares to face his 3rd battle of the day, with Ms Pepper!
Look at how happy and excited everybody else is! Staff even prepared a special screen intro for Tsuyoshi entitled "Japan's Hot Experience (Tsuyoshi)"



And so our final battle begins! Tsuyoshi looks good as he takes on Ms Pepper with a smile. Will he be able to take it?

He's taking his last bite! Looking good!

All in his mouth now! He's still smiling!

Wait a minute! Oh no, his smile has disappeared!

(Subtitles by Staff: Is this a repeat of his nightmare?)

*BONG BONG*
Tsuyoshi is so overtaken by the spiciness of Ms Pepper that even his legs are up!


Well, even though it's 3 straight losses for Tsuyoshi, we fans can still get to enjoy watching him "VOGUE"! *fufufu*









LL thoughts: Hahahahaha! Oops! Koichi, please doesn't laserbeam me! I'm only posting the photos. The ones who filmed it, the ones who were laughing at Tsuyoshi, the ones who thought of the stupid battles, the two guys who won him, they are the culprits!
(And just to make sure Koichi's laserbeam is fixed on the right targets, here's the final photo to ensure that!)