And even though this single wasn't released yet I got my hands on the MV.
First off I really like HKT's MV since they are a lot of fun to watch -just like their concerts.
So, actually 12 Byou will be released on the 22nd of April but I luckily got my hands on the MV.
And since I really like this MV and also the song I would like to introduce this fairytale-like MV to you.So 12Byou is centered by Sakura (Miyawaki Sakura) and Haruppi (Kodama Haruka), meaning we get a double center again for this single.
It's the first HKT single without having a Kenkyuusei in their Senbatsu line-up which isn't really surprising with just a handfull of them and two full teams. And let's not forget that all pushed members -the NakoMiku combi- are already ''full'' members.
However, I really like that Shige-chan (Murashige Anna) is back again in Senbatsu -I kind of missed her in ''Hikeame, I love you'' and also in the NMB singles.
So, by just looking at the cover you can easily see that it is a really bright song -like every HKT song. The song has a really strong guitar tune in it which can be constantly heard and also a lighter beat in the background. The singing starts a bit slower and gets quicker as it nears its refrain which makes it kind of ctachy if you ask me. And hell, is it catchy! I always catch myself singing/muttering along -which is kind of embarassing at work but luckily I do this really quietly.
I really like the MV of this song which is -like i said at the beginning- really like a fairytail ormore like a well-known story. The story of Alice in Wonderland which I always was a fan of.
Now let's focus on HKT's version of Alice in Wonderland
Well, HKT calls it 12 Seconds instead of Alice in Wonderland, but hey ...
I really like this design. It makes a movie/MV of a story livelier
The Snebatsu line-up. I really like the colours of those costumes
And funny how only Miku is kneeling...
Sasshi is like the only one with such a short costume
Looks like Meru wants to tell us something
Do the wave Sakura
I really like Haruppi with this outfit. It really suits her.
And I really love all those colours -the outfits and the background- it really looks so lively
Okay, I have to admit, Sakura looks really cute in here
But no one could beat Sasshi's level of cuteness
I feel like I am on LSD -although I never took it (just my imagination).
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Meru: ''Wanna hear a juicy story?''
Natsu looking really beautiful here -well, she always does...
The march hare. Pretty funny that they just used some paper figure over a RC toy.
Legs....
Kind of reminds me of Alice: Madness Returns
You can totally see the antenna of the RC
Okay, I bend my knee. She really is cute....
Hey looks like Miku is Alice and she is looking for something
Or rather looking at something. BTW I really love how they used real text passenges
And a wild Nako appears. She really looks her age here.
And Mio. I still wonder how they fix the issue with her singing, but well...
Miku again. Looks like she found what she was looking for.
Miku: ''Wait Mr. Rabbit! Give back my RC toy!!''
I really love Madoka's new hairstyle. She looks way better with her new bangs if you ask me..
And Lovetan can't be absent for HKT's singles
Jumping or falling? Well, she looks rather happy here
Okay I guess she is falling. Probably down the rabbit hole..
Haruppi: ''Miku get!!''
./////. She is just gorgeous
Miku: ''Please, someone help me!!''
Well, she is defenitely just laying on a greenscreen .__.
Miku: ''I could swear i was falling and not just laying around.''
Miku: ''I'm not going to listen to your lies, OP!!''
And suddenly Miku turns into Nako, which seems totally okay that she is falling down.
And I really like that she has an other costume for Alice as Miku has.
Haruppi: ''After 5 meters falling down, please turn left.''
And again the LSD scene
Is this the ''What's inside the Box?'' game?
Like I already said it but I will say it again.
I love it when they put in something like this -meaning not really looking like a video and more like a photo/painting.
Tiny Haruppi in the Box. Wonder who has the privelege to be the one who has to guess.
Oh, well. Looks like she ate something in the wonderworld...
And we come to see a few other members beginning with Jiina.
That just looks adorable.
And now the same...
....happens to Sakura
Kyappu.
Good imitation of her, Lovetan
Shige-chan!! Probably my favourite HKT member after Sasshi.
And I really love it that she is back in Senbatsu
Non's last HKT senbatsu.
Well, Sakura is more sitting than kneeling
Oh, so we now play the reversed version of this game....
Sasshi *.*
Her costume looks a bit like a maid uniform...
I love those earrings.
Creepy Sakura there...
I would really freak if I would see such a house..
Is it just me or does the colours of Ueki's hair and eyebrow not match?
Doing a little bunny jump..
Teatime!!
Aoi as the cheshire cat? Well, why not
Madoka as the March Hare although the costume looks like the one for ''Ookami no Pride''
Mio as Alice for this scene
Jiina as the mad Hatter. Well, kind of fits her
Would be really funny to see idols doing this for real
And it switched to Meru being Alice.
Well, if there's food Meru can't be far away
Meru: ''Where is all the food!''
Jiina: ''Cheers!''
Meru: ''Eh, you have some food on you...''
Haruppi looks like she is dancing KFC..
Aoi: ''You! Vote me for Sousenkyo!!''
Nah I pass...
I am 100% sure Meru has brown eyes...
Mr. Rabbit on the go..
Meru: ''You wait here, I gonna try and catch that rabbit..''
And off she goes
Kyappu as king although she is really girly
And of course Lovetan is the Queen of Hearts
Natsu: ''Well, wasn't that obvious.''
Totally best couple.....not
And the culprint is being escorted by the guard...
That look Kyappu is giving Lovetan
The guards costumes are awesome
Natsu: ''Don't mess with me or I will turn all yankee!!''
Wow, is it already that late?
Kanon: ''No escaping allowed!''
Sasshi: ''Oh well, than I just have to wait here and charm you in letting me go''
Sasshi: ''Suceeded in charming!''
Well, instead of becoming a clown how about becoming a trump card guard (pun not really intended)
Natsu: ''I will just go to the toilet real quick.''
Kanon: ''No toilet breaks allowed!''
What are we playing now? 52 pickup?
Looks like it got boring for Nakos so she just went for a nap.
Haruppi: ''Found you candid camera!''
And counting down to the end.
Well, actually they count down twelve seconds
One of the rare moments where you can see that Nako really is just 13 years old
...And the na she jsut took.
Well that was HKT's spring single 12Byou and I hope you liked it.
** Attention Personal Opinion **
And well, I really enjoyed this MV since it's really different from what the other groups are doing. Furthermore I really like that those ''small'' things are special and kind of exclusive for HKT. It gives them an unique charm.
An additional point to just love this MV is that the role of Alice wasn't just restricted to one member only -meaning pushing that member to the front more than others. Okay, actually the more pushed members like NakoMiku and Meru got to play Alice but still it's nice -I could imagine that AKB for example would have just one member (Center) play Alice.
And well, the background designs are really beautiful and also really bright and colouful which really shows HKT's character.
To be honest I would really enjoy seeing a making of this awesome MV , well I actually would like to see a making of every MV of the 48 Group but I guess I would enjoy this one the most.
So I hoped you kind of got to like this music video -just as I got as I watched it for the first time.
And see you soon.
