New Morning Musume Profile Pictures For “Maji Desu ka Ska!” + Q&A

The official H!P profile page for Morning Musume has been updated with new profile pictures for their 45th single Maji Desu ka Ska!.

We have already gotten a chance to see the outfits for the new single (I didn’t know they were for the new single until yesterday, I though it was only a picture to show off 9-nin Momusu) but it’s great to see that individual profile pictures have been released since fans can get a closer look at each individual outfit and choose their favorite look for the single.

Ai-chan has a cute red blouse with a jean skirt and black shoes as well as a long hairstyle and cute earrings, and even though this picture was taken before she cut her hair I really love the way she looks since it has a mature style but with a cute look that makes her stand out.

Position: Leader / DOB: September 14, 1986 / Blood Type: A / Birthplace: Fukui prefecture

What is your special skill?  
Making candy.
What are your hobbies?  
Watching movies and watching plays.
What are your nicknames?  
Ai-chan and Aikyun.
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
My love toward Takarazuka Revue.
What is your favorite food?  
Sauce Katsudon and Omurice.
What is your favorite motto?  
Dream (I always want to live with a dream).
What is your favorite phrase/word?  
Yes, we can.
What is your favorite color?  
Red and pink.
What is the best thing about your hometown?  
Eating Mizuyoukan in the winter.

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Gaki has a similar outfit style as Aichan (blouse and jean bottom) but she has cute beige colored boots and a colorful necklace and bracelet as well which look amazing on her, and even though I am slightly biased to her since she is already my favorite member (along with Sayu and Kanon) I really love the way she looks a lot since it is a great casual style.

Position: Sub-Leader / DOB: October 20, 1988 / Blood Type: B / Birthplace: Kanagawa prefecture

What is your special skill?  
Hangul, finishing a task (once I start I have to finish!!), I can text without looking at the keys, and I am a self-proclaimed Disney master (Haha)
What are your hobbies?  
Going to Disneyland. I go there 4 times a month ♪ If I have time in the evening after work, I go to the Disney store.
What are your nicknames?  
Gaki-san, Mame and Sacchun
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
My love for Disney. I absolutely can’t lose. And also, my eyesight☆
What is your favorite food?  
Eihire (dried stingray fins), Mickey waffles, grilled eel and parfaits.
What is your favorite motto?  
If I open it, I will close it!! and There’s no pleasure without pain.
What is your favorite phrase/word?  
Be considerate every day and try the hardest you can! hehe
What is your favorite color?  
Pea-green and white.
What is the best thing about your hometown?  
Yokohama is totally totally comfortable!!

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Sayu has a different style of outfit since she has a white dress shirt along with a colorful flower skirt and cute shoes that match her top, and despite her having a skirt that is a bit too colorful I loved the way she looks since it seems like a cute outfit that matches her personality.

DOB: July 13, 1989 / Blood Type: A / Birthplace: Yamaguchi prefecture

What is your special skill?  
Braiding (I’m really quick), Y Balance and 4th grade math.
What are your hobbies? Collecting things (Hair accessories, stickers, happy meal toys, erasers…), chatting and I also like listening to other people chat too.
What are your nicknames?  
Sayumin, Sayu, Shige-san and Oyakata (master).
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
Cuteness☆☆☆ and being positive about everything ☆
What is your favorite food?  
Mentaiko spaghetti that my mom makes and chocolate☆
What is your favorite motto?  
Don’t refuse anything that comes to you (TL Note: Often coupled with “don’t chase after anything that leaves).
What is your favorite phrase/word? 
‘Thank you’ and ’symmetric’.
What is your favorite color?  
Pink.
What is the best thing about your hometown?  
My hometown, Yamaguchi prefecture, is really green and has such a beautiful atmosphere. Everyone goes around at their own pace and people don’t follow a set schedule. I love it, it has a really laid-back atmosphere.

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Reina seems to have a punk styled outfit complete with two bows (UFA loves bows), one black bow with skulls in her hair and another polka dotted bow on her top, and along with the striped black and white top, white skirt, and black boots, her look is simply among the best of the group since it fits her personality really well.

DOB: November 11, 1989 / Blood Type: O / Birthplace: Fukuoka prefecture

What is your special skill? 
I can go out and have fun even when I don’t sleep.
What are your hobbies?  
People-watching. I also record a lot of TV shows from Monday ~ Friday and watch them in the morning.
What are your nicknames?  
Reina and Reina-chan.
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
I get really excited about things and then lose interest instantly, and I also have a lot of jerseys.
What is your favorite food?  
Nankotsu. Broccoli & enoki and chocolate.
What is your favorite motto? 
Treat others how you want to be treated!!
What is your favorite phrase/word?  
OtsukaReina.
What is your favorite color?  
Pink.
What is the best thing about your hometown?  
There’s so many “party” boys & girls!! The food is also delicious.

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Mitsui has a uniquely styled outfit with a blue patterned outfit with pants, a studded belt, as well as zebra and (what appears to be) cheetah styled scarfs, and even though she looks good her outfit doesn’t seem to have a casual look, although the color and style of the outfit really make her look more mature.

DOB: January 12, 1993 / Blood Type: O / Birthplace: Shiga prefecture

What is your special skill?  
Massaging (Next to Michishige Sayumi-san…) and keeping my room tidy!!
What are your hobbies?  
Shopping☆I like looking at pamphlets while imagining I’m living in those houses. Talking to myself (‘It’s pointless..’).
What are your nicknames? 
Mittsi and Aika.
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
Knowing lots of things about dogs!! I also have a lot of lion, tiger and white tiger merchandise.
What is your favorite food?  
Plums, strawberries, roast beef, kombu and dried squid.
What is your favorite motto?  
Hakuna Matata!! (Take it easy☆)
What is your favorite phrase/word?  
The heaven and the earth, unbeaten ☆
What is your favorite color?  
Black, purple (my color) and gold.
What is the best thing about your hometown? 
The trains are never crowded, except during rush hour. Everyone you meet feels like family ☆

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Mizuki has an interesting outfit as well since it has a similar black and white striped style as Reina but her top and bottom have a “patched” look that looks great (and slightly seems like it has an optical illusion style), and along with that she has cute black boots, a studded belt, and great necklaces which all look amazing on her.

DOB: October 30, 1996 / Blood Type: O / Birthplace: Tokyo

What is your special skill?  
KY Speech; saying the wrong things at the wrong time (Haha) It’s a natural skill (Haha).
What are your hobbies?  
Drawing.
What are your nicknames?  
Fuku-chan, Miichan and at school I’m called Mizu☆Pon
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
My love for Hello!Project（＊＞ω＜＊）ノﾞ and my love for drawing!!
What is your favorite food?  
Coconut milk, tapioca, aloe and tamagoyaki (that my mom makes).
What is your favorite motto?  
Have faith in people.
What is your favorite phrase/word?  
What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger!! And Rainbow★
What is your favorite color?  
Pink and white.
What is the best thing about your hometown?  
Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Tower are there.

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Ikuta has a dark gray blouse along with black shorts, a studded belt (bigger than the other members), black necklaces as well as black boots which really make her stand out from the other members since her style seems to be most mature, and even though the belt seems to stick out quite a bit I really liked the way she looks in the picture.

DOB: July 7, 1997 / Blood Type: A / Birthplace: Fukuoka prefecture

What is your special skill?  
I can sleep anywhere（・＿・）ｚｚ and I can type really fast on my cellphone ·  v(・V・)v
What are your hobbies?  
Dancing（・ｖ・）/ and golf.
What are your nicknames?  
Eripon and Eri at school.
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
Being in high spirits（＞ｖ＜）ｂ
What is your favorite food?  
Strawberries（・ｖ・） and uncured ham.
What is your favorite motto?  
Determination is key!!
What is your favorite phrase/word?  
Love (daisuki)（・ｖ・）
What is your favorite color?  
White, black, red and yellow.
What is the best thing about your hometown?  
It’s the hometown of “Kaedama” for Hakata Ramen.

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Riho has an interesting style since it seems to match Reina’s slightly punk look due to the interesting top, the white and black puffy skirt, the shiny belt, and her cute black boots, and even though the top seems to be a bit too distracting I loved the way she looks since it goes along with Reina’s style.

DOB: May 28, 1998 / Blood Type: AB / Birthplace: Hiroshima prefecture

What is your special skill?  
My penmanship and I can massage shoulders well（＾∇＾）
What are your hobbies?  
Listening to music and sleeping.
What is your nickname?  
Yasshii（＾＾）/
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
My love for my family.
What is your favorite food?  
Peaches, chicken wings (wing tips), sushi and oysters.
What is your favorite motto?  
What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.
What is your favorite phrase/word?  
A once in a lifetime encounter (^^) I want to value each person I meet.
What is your favorite color?  
Pink, white, black and pea-green.
What is the best thing about your hometown?  
The oysters are delicious in the winter. My family grills and eats them every year.

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Kanon has a casual look as well with a jean colored vest, black and white striped tank top, short black jean shorts, cowboy boots, and a cute scarf and bracelet, and she is easily among my favorites for the 9th generation since her look is pretty cute and makes her stand out from among the other members.

DOB: August 5, 1998 / Blood Type: B / Birthplace: Aichi prefecture

What is your special skill?  
I have a big appetite and I can imitate insects.
What are your hobbies? 
Karaoke.
What are your nicknames? 
Zukki and Kanon at school.
What quality do you have that you won’t lose to anyone?  
My extremely high spirits and the amount of time I have a smile on my face.
What is your favorite food? 
Kalbi, intestines (hormone), miso soup and the school lunch’s Kiriboshi Daikon.
What is your favorite motto?  
Smiling is #1!
What is your favorite phrase/word?  
Everything will be alright ^^ (When I say everything will be alright, it really does).
What is your favorite color?  
Pink, yellow and orange.
What is the best thing about your hometown?  
There are so many people with warm hearts!!

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There doesn’t seem to be that much color in the outfits (apart from Ai-chan’s bright red top that makes her stand out quite a lot) which is a unique look that somewhat goes against the genki style of the single, but apart from that minor detail I really loved how each outfit had a unique look that made each member stand out in their own way.

It’s somewhat hard to choose my favorite looks for this single but I really loved how Ai-chan, Gaki, Sayu, Reina and Kanon looked since their styles seemed to fit in with their personalities a bit more than the others, although for the most part every member looked great and had a unique style.

Hopefully everyone likes the way the outfits look since I am personally impressed with the more casual styles of this single, and even though there were a few minor details that stood out quite a bit (Sayu’s really colorful skirt, Ikuta’s belt, among others) I loved the way all of the members look.

I’m really looking forward to this release since the outfits, sound, and general theme of this single are all amazing so far.

The release date is set for 3/23.

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