My Sweet Meetan

If you caught last week’s episode of AKBingo! you saw it was a tribute to the greatest scenes in the show’s two year history.  And if you have been watching since the beginning you know that there have been many many memorable moments involving Meetan.  Not the least of which is this famous scene from AKB 0ji59fun which marked the beginning of Meetan becoming a sympathetic comedy “victim” on the show…

Many people feel this marked Ohori’s upturn in popularity.  I’m not sure about that.  To me it was the last night of the 1st Shibuya AX Setlist concert in 2008 that did it.  The “gold bikini” moment is celebrated to this day.  But back to the scene…Yeah, she won the challenge, but how how is she going to get down?  Well, you all know the end of the story…

She was “A-OK”!  Yatta!!!  As funny as that was, one of my favorite moments came a month later when the producers did two “special” openings for the show featuring Meetan.  The thing was, Meetan was naked in both of them.  I unfortunately don’t have the screencaps for that.  Instead I will use Oku Manami’s artist rendering of naked Ohori…

Hehehehe.  Yeah, I  WISH I had screencaps of those two episodes.  Actually I saw the entire series of AKB 0ji59fun available for download.  Maybe I’ll grab it.  More important is what was in my opinion the best Meetan moment in the history of the series.  Perhaps it is because I am a huge Ohori fan, but I honestly believe the following was the most amazing episode of AKBingo! EVER!

I don’t know too many people who weren’t affected by Meetan’s 10,000 CD challenge final episode.  It was heart-wrenching, heartwarming and frankly tough to watch at times.  Sure it had a couple funny moments, but for the most part it left viewers on the edge of their seat with tears in their eyes.

I just knew it would have a happy ending.  It would have been too cruel otherwise.  I was really sorry not to see it in the Top 20, although frankly I understand.  Even with a couple of tearful scenes, the “best of” episode was primarily about the funniest moments.  But to me this should have made the list for sure…

At least they gave Ohori an “honorable mention” for being the victim of a “pie in the face” more than anyone else.  Way to go Meetan!  I’ll just add that to the lengthy list of why you are awesome!!!

CK

I have been saving this post for some reason.  But before it gets too stale…

One of the lesser known AKB48 television shows appears on one of those satellite channels (like SKE Gakuen and Idoling!!!)  It is called AKB 1/48, and it features two members doing various activities around Japan.  And last Christmas Meetan was featured bar/club-hopping around Roppongi with fellow SDN48er Kohara Haruka.  Let’s join in on the action…

The ladies arrive at the smallest comedy club I have ever seen.  Then again this is Japan, where they have a crazy knack for squeezing a lot of stuff into a small space…or have you never been to the AKB48 Theater?

First drink of the night.  This will be a recurring theme.  I am reasonably sure that Ohori is no lightweight when it comes to downing the booze.  She starts out with some sort of fru fru Pina Colada looking thing.  Hey it’s early!  The evening of fun is just beginning…

Personally I have become jaded when it comes to comedians.  And I have to be honest I just don’t get Japanese comedy at all.  Most of it is really old school, like vaudeville type of stuff.  Japanese comedians either have some sort of strange catch phrase (”Gets”, “Ai~n” etc.), do some sort of prop comedy ala Carrot Top, or they do the classic “straight man/fall guy” team thing like Abbott and Costello.  That said, I didn’t see anything particularly funny going on here.  But Meetan is laughing her butt off!

And what a cute butt it is  In fact she might be laughing a little too hard.  Usually that type of stuff annoys me.  But this is Meetan.  So I’m just excited to see her smiling and enjoying herself. 

A romantic stroll in Roppongi.  I’m so jealous!

I don’t know how they got separated, but now Meetan is alone in the bar ripe to be picked up by some smarmy guy.  But this bar seems to be empty.  There isn’t even a bartender.  These girls need to pick a more hip place to hang out!

Meetan’s date finally arrived.  I think this is drink #3.  She seems to have switched to something a little harder too.  What is that, a Cosmo?  I can’t tell if it is pink or not.  Don’t tell me she is drinking a Vodka-Tonic.  I knew we were compatible!!!

While Meetan gulps down her cocktail and Harukachan pretends to drink hers, the girls talk about cute girly idol things.  And this was about the time when Ohori’s gravure DVD came out, so she takes a minute to do a little promotion.  By the way, did you buy your copy yet???

And there ya go.  That’s about as close as any of us are going to get to a date with Meetan.  So what did we learn?  Two things really.  Meetan likes to laugh, and Meetan likes to drink.  But that’s no surprise really, we all knew she was sort of a “party girl”

And isn’t that why we love her anyway?  Great job Meetan!

CK

Team K’s 5th Stage has ended safely, and Meetan has graciously given a full report via her blog.  I haven’t seen the LOD of the show yet, but according to reports Ohori participated on a limited basis, however she did get to perform Amai Kokansetsu as part of her “graduation” (EDIT: I’m not sure about this part as it wasn’t in the LOD  But wouldn’t that be cool?)

You gotta love Sayaka, she is so emotional!!!  I’m not sure what context this photo was taken in.  But it was a given that she would break down when it came to addressing Meetan and Nonti.  And in addition to lots of bouquets for the Team, Meetan received flowers from fans in celebration of the next phase in her performing career.

It’s nice to see Meetan kept her good spirit throughout the night.  Congratulations to Meetan and everyone in Team K.  Last night was a time for celebration and reflection.  But as Spring approaches it is time for new beginnings.  Not only for Ohori, but for everyone involved.

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I will give another report once I see the LOD, which I should have sometime tonight.  Yatta!!!

CK
(thank you to Meetan for the pics, and for allowing everyone to share the experience via her blog)

I just want to send out my best wishes to Meetan and the rest of Team K as tonight is the final presentation of ‘Saka Agari’, Team K’s 5th stage.  I’m sure it will be an emotional evening for idols and fans alike, including Meetan…

I’m sure you know this also marks the official end of Ohori as a member of AKB48.  After tonight she will be a full time member of SDN48, IMO the best team in the AKB family!

Meetan ganbatte!!!  We <3 You!!!

CK

On Saturday night, the girls of SDN48 had a special treat for those who were lucky enough to see the show…

SDN48 Valentine’s Candy!!!!

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Why yes Ohori-chan, I would love some SDN candy!  I still have my candy from Sayanee on Halloween!

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Natsuko getting into the act.  By the way, did everyone notice how awesome she was on this week’s episode of Majisuka Gakuen?

Thank you to Meetan for sharing her Valentine’s day with all of us!

CK

One of the most popular items sold at the AKB48 Theater are the monthly B.L.T.s.  I enjoy buying them when I visit, especially since each pack comes with a chance to win a 2-shot with your favorite member.  At least they used to.  I’m not sure if they still do.  Since last fall, the B.L.T.s have been sold in the new team formations, which means Meetan, Nonti, CinDy and Yukarin haven’t had pics.  But that all changed at the end of the year…

Meetan’s February B.L.T. photos!!!

Thank you to Tiller from Stage48 for linking me to the auctions.  These are currently for sale at Yahoo Japan.  I must say Meetan is looking quite hawt in this picset!  Especially that flattering top.   I should be back in Japan in the next couple months.  I can’t wait to get my hands on some of these!

CK

Sometimes wishes come true, don’t they?  What did I say on the end of my last post???

Meetan announced the other day on her blog that she had to get some sleep because of an “unknown” job she had the next day.  Well, now that mystery has been revealed…

Yes, Meetan revealed in this post that she was off filming AKB48’s drama Majisuka Gakuen.  I have no idea what role she is playing.  But the fact that she is getting to be in the show makes it all that much more awesome.

Way to go Ohori-chan!  I will be rooting for you.  But do yourself a favor, keep out of Atsuko’s way, okay?

CK

There hasn’t been a ton of noteworthy news around Ohori as of late.  But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t been busy.  No way!  She was quite busy at AKB48’s Shibuya AX concerts last week, participating in over a dozen songs and doing the final MC before the #1 performance.  In addition to her work with SDN48, last weekend she also performed in three Team K shows.

In the meantime, here is a selection of caps featuring Meetan and some my favorites of her AKB/SDN/SKE buddies, courtesy of her official Ameba Blog…

Meetan and Harukachan (the new 7-11 girl!)

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Meetan and Chaki <3 <3 <3 <3

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Meetan and Harukyan (kawaii!)

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Meetan and Rena (SKE48)

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Meetan with Sae?

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And Meetan with my favorite girl not in SDN48, Wasamin! <3 <3 <3

By the way, what are the chances Ohori will be making a surprise appearance in AKB48’s drama Majisuka Gakuen?  I won’t hold out too much hope, but she would certainly be great in it!

CK

What is this?  Vote Meetan???

Actually this site, My Sweet Meetan has been nominated for “Best Worship/Eyecandy Blog” of 2009 at International Wota.  The voting has been going on for the past two weeks, and it ends this Friday night (2010/01/29).  So if you are enjoying the work CJ and I are doing here, why don’t you head on over and vote for us!  Here are the links…

**This is the page to go for voting instructions**

**This is the list of nominees and links to their sites**

VOTE HERE!!!**************This is the ballot**************VOTE HERE!!!!

So please head on over right away and vote for My Sweet Meetan for best worship blog.  And while you are at it, my other blog Idolgasm is nominated for “Best Blog Series”.  If you have read my “CK in Japan” visitor series, you know it is filled with Meetan goodness.  So I hope you consider voting for that as well.  Remember, a vote for this site is akin to a vote for the ‘pervy queen’ herself!  Lets put Meetan is the winners’ circle!

Thanks for your support.

CK

Great news!!!  CJ and I made a little change last night.  Now you are welcome to leave a comment here without signing in to the site!  The traffic here at My Sweet Meetan has been amazing.  Close to 20,000 user hits in 9 months.  So we know there are plenty of people out there who would comment if it were a little easier.  Hopefully this will encourage you to participate on the site!

And a special thanks to Hiro@USA, Nirvgardengod, Jasey and Yayaomo for supporting us from the beginning!  Keep the Meetan faith, baby!

CK