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Yahho!

A few updates for the Ari。Ki archive ♪

We've uploaded two new dance covers recently!!!

"A Lie and a Stuffed Animal" choreographed by Zensoku.




When Zensoku sent us the "Zensoku Size" shirts and fitted caps he also asked us to use them in a video. Why wouldn't we???

So here it is! And it's not an Ari。Ki video unless we completely botch up the choreography so we made some changes to it. See if you can figure out where they are!

Next up, 39(SanKyuu)!

We covered this dance exactly once, at Tekkoshocon earlier this year and have been meaning to cover it ever since!

We may have one or two more dance covers to put out before we release some original choreography so stay tuned!!!

Speaking of tunes, Ari and I are choreographing for NYC based, idol group, 2une's debut!

Ari and I worked briefly with Sneko before but last week I was able to meet Uno as well for rehearsal.

They're having their debut concert at Liberty Anime Con this Friday, August 28th so if you're in the area please check it out!

That's all for the announcements!!!

I always need music to stay focused whenever I'm working on something, whether if it's blogging, cleaning or filling out some kind of paperwork. It feels like recently I've needed more intense music to stay focused, so that explains the composition of this weeks playlist.

Recently I'm really into PC music so I'm sorry if it's a little strange. Also, I'm always looking for new music so feel free to recommend me your recent favorites as well!



Besides that, Waku Waku NYC is in a week and I still haven't bought my ticket. I'm feeling some apprehension about going because I still can't find a reason to go to besides meeting up with friends and filling up the Hello Kitty Capsule at Sebastian Masuda's event on the 30th...

I don't know...

Besides that, Ari。Ki's birthday is also week? On the 26th, to be exact!

I've been earning my own money through various jobs consistently for almost a year now! I've been able to contribute to the household for an entire year and take care of myself without asking for money from anyone in my family even once, and I kind of want to celebrate it somehow.

So I've been browsing for something nice to treat myself to!

Syndrome store currently has really cute Sailor Moon themed handbags, purses(wallets), and phone carriers on their website!

They also have this adorable seifuku themed purse that I wouldn't mind splurging on since I change up my bags pretty often and would get good use out of it. 

I'm also thinking of expanding my pin collection with some of Punimelt's accessories and their IT'S OKAY pin is at the top of my list.

The SELFIE and BATHTIME heart buttons wouldn't be bad either. 

I've also been in need of new shoes so!!!!! 

Reebok's Classic Freestlye Hi are my absolute favorite sneakers. I bought a pair last year and wore them almost everyday and pretty often in dance covers. Those pair are long gone, but ever since I saw Pan2 and Marice where the pinks ones (second pair from the top)  in Marine Dreamin' I've been itching to buy a new pair. I couldn't find any but the white ones in my style online last year (my feet are huge, I'm a US 10.5) but this year there are all sorts of fun colors!!!

I could go on forever, but those are just a few of the things I've been looking at!

That's all for now!

Sakura Matsuri D.C. → Tekkoshokon ☆

It's been two days  since Sakura Matsuri so I guess I'll update my blog!


After about a month of preparation KuroPOP has finally performed at Sakura Matsuri D.C.


There were a few technical difficulties on stage but staff was extremely helpful and  the crowd was very lively and cheered us on so we had a very good show!


Thank you so much!!! 

I ran into some familiar faces as well.

Pitamin!!! 


After our stage she asked for a picture with the group and me being an idiot I didn't recognize her at first...(haha)


We didn't have much time to walk around because we had to get back to the city so about an hour after our stage we headed to Chinatown. I was surprised by how much more commercial the Chinatown in D.C. is compared to the one in New York City. It's really pretty and I highly recommend a visit if you're ever in D.C. with time to kill.


Chinatown pics ☆

Sakura Matsuri was on Saturday and this Thursday I'll be heading to Tekko!!! 


As I said in my last post, Ari and I will be performing with CosStarDance and Abracadabra, Saturday on the Main Stage at 3:30pm!!!


If you'll be attending, please let me know!!! 


That's all for now ☆

Brooklyn 2 Tokyo ☆ April Events!

Yahho ☆

KuroPOP! has closed this month with another successful performance


Some pictures from last night's Brooklyn 2 Tokyo event 

*Jaws Music*

Dun-Dun!

Dun-dun!!!!!!

Since this month is coming to a close, here are the next few events I'll be performing in! 

(4/11) Sakura Matsuri in DC with KuroPOP!

We'll be performing on the J-pop stage from 2:30-3:00pm!

(4/16-18) Tekkoshocon with CosStarDance and Abracadabra!!

We'll be performing on the Main Stage from 3:30-4:00pm!

Let me know if you'll be attending either of these!!!

That's all for now 

Imperfect ☆

Yahho ☆

Wednesday I performed with KuroPOP! at a fashion show for the new release of clothing line Unperfectly Toxic Clothing

The turnout was pretty small but that made for a more relaxed atmosphere and I had a lot of fun with everyone

A few unedited pictures...

With Yuki ☆

Action shot ☆ (Yuki, Natsuki, Rae)

On the train with Fuyu ☆

As I've said before, we're also performing today at Brooklyn 2 Tokyo again.

It's a 21+ event (most likely because it takes place at a bar) but please come if you can!

That's all for now!

This week ☆

Yahho ☆

There are many exciting things happening this week!

KuroPOP! is performing twice.

3/25 (wed) "A Night with Unperfect Fashion (☆)

3/28 (sat) Brooklyn 2 Tokyo (☆)

Wednesday's event will be taking place at the same venue as January's Brooklyn 2 Tokyo.

Friday's Brooklyn 2 Tokyo is happening at a bigger venue than last time so I'm excited!!!

If you're in the New York area, please come! I can't guarantee that any of these events will be filmed but we'll see.

In terms of things that have happened recently...

We've filmed a video on Saturday!!!!


This time it's a collaboration video with Sneko

I wonder if this one will come out okay.....Ari and I didn't have much time to practice beforehand so it might look sloppier than usual. Plus the day before it snowed so the location we had originally planned on using for filming was extremely slushy. We ended up filming inside. In light of everything we may have to redo it....we'll see in a few days!

But we had a lot of fun! Sneko's a sweetheart!

Speaking of the weather, we had a snowstorm over the weekend, on the first day of Spring no less!!! This winter has been pretty brutal on my body so I made time to drop by LUSH and pick up a few spa items.

The usual; a new cleanser to remedy how weathered my skin has been feeling, lotion, my favorite facial mask, Love Lettuce...but this time I also bought a bath bomb!

This one is called Big Blue. It's filled will seaweed and sea salt. It smells AMAZING and it turns your bath water blue.

It had been a while since I soaked in the bath so afterwards I felt completely revitalized!

I just might order a few more of these online....

These are the projects that are coming up just this month and there will be many to come in April!

Look forward to them!

That's all for now.