The Selective Hearing staff gather to discuss the post Takahashi Ai version of Morning Musume.
The Tangled Web of Confusion – Idols, Boyfriends and Fans
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A short take on the whole idols & boyfriends issue that has again resulted in resignations and the drama queen fans over reacting.
2012 Oricon Singles Chart Catch-Up
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A quick summary of the songs Hiro enjoyed from the first four weeks of 2012 Oricon Weekly Singles Charts.
2011 Oricon Power Index: Top 10 Singles
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After much work, Hiro has calculated the SSN for the entire 2011 Oricon Yearly Ranking Top 200 singles chart and will present the first of many different Oricon Power Indexes.
SOPA, The U.S. Government Sponsored Internet Apocalypse
January 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
Selective Hearing puts the headphones down and talks about the hot technology topic SOPA and how it can affect sites like the one you’re reading.
The Untold Story: Tsunku’s Greatest Audition Oversight
January 15, 2012 By 4 Comments
The following is a parody and a complete figment of Hiro’s crazy imagination. It should not be taken as serious news, although if it did happen, it probably wouldn’t surprise anyone.
Random Ramblings of the Rising Son: Beyond Oricon
January 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hiro drops the basics on how his future analysis of the Oricon charts will work.
Selective Hearing 2011 Year End Recap: Hiro’s Favorite 2011 Japanese PVs
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hiro completes his 2011 recap with a listing of his favorite PV’s.
Selective Hearing’s Guide to Being A Better Idol Fan
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Selective Hearing takes inspiration from Chuu Sugoi! Idol and gives some heart felt advice on how to improve yourself as an idol fan.
Selective Hearing Roundtable – Them’s Fighting Words Rebuttal
During the resurrection of the Selective Hearing Roundtable I invited a guest writer to give his point of view on the “Morning Musume is a sinking ship” argument.