Nana Mizuki LIVE ACADEMY 2010: Lesson 1 @ Fukuoka
This is the best Nana live I’ve ever went to, in many ways: surprise songs, awsm costumes (ACADEMY should be renamed to LIVE FETISH, srsly), and on top of all: my closest encounter to Nana ever, on Valentine’s Day. Srsly if someone kills me now I’ll die grinning. 
Fukuoka Convention Center was great, each row is elevated (like in cinema) and the stage is REALLY close. I was on row 12, just next to the left stairs. Clear view all the time.
After waiting for 20 mins, the live finally started.
MOVIE – Was kinda lol since the hall doesn’t have a screen. So they projected the movie to the stage curtains. It started with Nana checking up herself on the mirror.. ready to go to school! She walked out of the house, down the road, and arrived at a big gate with LIVE ACADEMY logo on it..
* Costume 1 – School girl with navy-blue jacket, checkered skirt. Similar to the promo poster, except the ribbon is red. This was a surprise, since I don’t recall Nana ever wearing her promo costumes before.
1. SUPER GENERATION – Blasting kick-off.
2. You have a dream – Unlike Fighter, this had THE DANCE, in a school girl costume, no less. Tops Universe’s pink maid.
* Costume 2 – just took off the school jacket, reveals a white tank top + red ribbon.
3. DISCOTHEQUE – Glad this came early. Churu-churu-churu-payappa~!
MC – Saying stuff about coming back to Fukuoka after a long time, fans responded with many “okaeri” shouts, which was inappropiate since most of us weren’t Fukuoka people. I’m not even from the country lol. Properly opened LIVE ACADEMY 2010 tour.
4. Mr. Bunny! – Finally, the only song left from UD album that hasn’t been sung live (let’s forget ray of change). The dance was UBER CUTE. The hall got really hot, so I started nosebleeding a bit… it was the temperature, not that I’m a pervert.. *runs*
5. フリースタイル (Freestyle) – I looped its Formula clip when queuing, so I couldn’t believe myself when the intro started.. I get to see this cuuuute dance xD
6. COSMIC LOVE – Amai chocolate mitai, hitorijimeshitaa~i.. a Valentine song indeed.
CHERRY BOYS – Itaruvic (guitar), Kenny (guitar), and Ryutan (bass) sang 2 songs I don’t really know. Intro to members: Tom-kun (keyboard), Ma-chin (drum), Yutapon (drum), and Fire (sax). Yutapon is back kyaaa~
* Costume 3 – Gothic rock, long, dark purple gown..
7. UNCHAIN∞WORLD – Way more powerful than I thought.
8. Don’t be long – Still don’t like it, but was acceptable live.
9. 夢幻 (Mugen) – Not half as bad as I thought, though fans’ response was rather lackluster. Somehow I ended up using white light instead of red lol.
MC – The gown initiated “mawatte” calls, but Nana refused to turn around, with a very good excuse: that the best costume has yet to come. Well, Nana-sensei, if you say so. xD She then excused herself to take off the large gown cos it’s damn hot.
* Costume 4 – Still rockish with white long-sleeves Victorian top + dark purple skirt. This was inside the gown, no wonder she felt hot.
MC -cont’d- Kouhaku talk, but rather than the usual “it’s my dream” crap, it was more about stalking “Sachiko-sama” (lol why am I thinking Marimite). Goes on to thanking fans’ support, then as expected, there comes..
10. 深愛 (Shin’ai) – ..this very special song. Splendid.
11. PHANTOM MINDS – Nobody is confused anymore in otagei-ing to this song.
TEAM YODA – They rushed to stage in white nurse costumes! Only 4 dancers, all familiar faces: Mika, Shizuka, Yumeko, and Anna. Everyone went crazy, cos it’s a hint of what Nana will wear next.
* Costume 5… PINK NURSE COSTUME. PINK. NURSE. ARGH. *dead*
12. Dear Dream – As good to otagei as everrrr!!! Actually whatever as long as the nurse thing stays.
MC – Nana seemed happier than us for this nurse troll. Then it’s mawatte time. Twice. Life’s good yeah. xD
Then comes the tour special: random song taken from a lottery box. Something like Universe, but instead of Nana-related anime’s OP/ED, it’s her own character song.
13. POWDER SNOW – White Album fans, rejoice. Would even be nicer if she sings Suara’s slower version, but I’m not complaining.
MC – Time for towel song! Since it’s a rather nostalgic song, Hisayo-sensei (ex-Team Yoda) was called to teach us how. There were about 4 types of movement.
14. JUMP! – 700% much nicer than Brand New Tops.
15. POWER GATE – the compulsory song, but always enjoyable.
* Costume 6 – Yellow gown, inspired from Canaria flower.
16. 天空のカナリア (Tenkuu no Canaria) - LOVE this, especially with a real violinist.
17. Silent Bible – Much, much better live. Well after hearing it on about every store I went to, I’m brainwashed.
MC – Introduced a new Cheery Boys member… the FEMALE violinist! lolol, not all oyaji band anymore. Cute girl named Amemiya Mami, nicknamed Mamimami~! Got really loud cheers, obviously.
Talked about the Nanoha game, she’s surprised most fans had finished it, cos she’s still way behind. Hinting that she plays it hence we all should buy it. At least I know who to blame if I suddenly go home with this…
Also talked about the MOVIE 1st. Funny when she asked who has watched it, since obviously most did. The question should be “how many times” ^^; She said she wants to do A’s the MOVIE too. Speaking about A’s, it’s..
18. ETERNAL BLAZE – the ultimate religious song for Nanaism followers. This actually marked the 7th time I witnessed this greatness live. Nanatard level up? ( ;A; )
19. Pray – perfect follow-up.
* Costume 7 – yellow-ish dance-routine costume.
But I really couldn’t believe my ears when I heard the coming intro..
20. Inside of mind – Woooot!!!! I thought it’s impossible to see this live. Did I mention I’m totally crazy about the dance? This was last performed long time ago, so yeaaaah.
21. Gimmick Game – diet diet diet.
* ENCORE – It was weird, she just ran inside, then the stage lights went off, Cherry Boys left the stage.. so the concert finished without an annoucement lol. Well in few seconds the “ENCORE” shouts started anyway.. which somehow changed to “NANA-CHAN” shouts. ^^;
* Costume 8 - school girl with black top (staff shirt), necktie (goods), and red chekered skirt.
22. Song Communication – Only Cherry Boys and Team Yoda re-entered the stage.. but I heard Nana started singing, not sure from wher—–WTTTFFFF SHE WALKED AROUND THE SEATS!!!@#!! Went up the right stairs.. passed the back walkway, and down the stairs… towards my direction.
Like that. Black lines = route. Red dot = me.
She passed me, reaaaaaally close, since the walkway was less than 1m wide. When I caught her eyes, her smile, even her subtle wrinkles.. my heart literally skipped a few beats. That was a godsent miracle on Valentine’s Day. ♥
23. STORIES – refreshing and relaxing, really enjoyed it.
MC - Next one is the real last song.
24. TRANSMIGRATION – totally unexpected, totally amazing, totally blew me away. I don’t know where I got the energy to jump (lol STORIES?) but I did anyway.
ENDING – Nana got 7 signed balls to be thrown with a lacrosse stick. Apparently the furthest she could go was about row 8, no hope for the upper part. ^^; Oh well. After countless “arigatou”, Nana ran backstage.. but the hall were still dark. Automatically everyone chanted “once more!”..
ENDING #2 – Valentine’s Day special~! 7 signed chocolate boxes from Nana, which ended up like the balls -nowhere near me. Amusingly I wasn’t sad at all, instead I was grateful with the extra 5 Nana-minutes. xD
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The whole thing lasted about 3 hours, but the experience will last forever. I have Song Communication looping on my head until now. This trip was worth every single cent. Happy Valentine’s Day, Nana-chan. ;A;
Okay, next lesson: hometown Niihama!
PS. Live goods report will up some time later, no time lol.
ii na!! urayamashii! ;A;
AHH *jealous* i was looping UNCHAIN∞WORLD while reading this, really want to hear it live!!
actually, i really wanna hear Gimmick Game, Inside of Mind and Phantom Minds live.
i wish i was there, it would be the first lesson i ever pay attention in. and i’ll be EXTREMELY attentive, paying attention and learning the magic of Nana’s angelic voice. Lucky Danie, drag me along next time ^^
OMG!!
This seems better than Fever: Nurse, Gothic, School Girl…
*nosebleed* *Falls from the chair*
The reason you weren’t sad about the chocolates is because you were so close to Nana-sama, a miracle happened in front of, less then a meter away, the closest thing to Nana-sama besides that is her dog, *$*.
Did she look at you?
Her smile was heavenly cute as always, or was even more?
Did it felt like you were in heaven?
I’m so envious of you, I’m almost bitting myself so that I don’t have a rage attack. *runs*
A new Cherry Boys member? A Woman? A violinist? Mamimami? Hurray!!
Too bad this lesson probably won´t be on the DVD/BD.
PS- Don’t forget to turn the stalker mode ON when you’re in Niihama*runs*
omg omg omg danie, i am really just speechless. wants D:
“Srsly if someone kills me now I’ll die grinning.”
Can I ? ___<
I’m sure a second miracle will happen in Niihama for you ! Good luck !
(damn I’m so jealous)
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Nurse, nurse ME please.
And on top of it, she did mawatte time with it. Good God.
And a female Cherry… Boys? I hope the introduction appears on the DVD/BD.
We’ll be waiting for next report.
wow, best nana live ever.
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>> Cherry Boys
>> female violinist
>> Boys
>> female
(ﾟДﾟ)
MIND BLOWN. inb4 cherry poppin’ jokes Really wanna see this girl. I had an insta-crush on that random female violinist watching Minorin’s Parade and I’m sure I’ll insta-crush this gal as well. +__+
Wah, little venues look so cute. I’m kind of scared of wtf big places.
PS – You & Me. Next Yukarin live. Fukuoka. And the final show. GO GO!
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frankly, i only read it in a flash,, because i don’t want to ruin the surprises for my 4th & 5th lesson ^^;;;
lol, female cherry boys, is she a trap? O.o
and please check your e-mail >.<
Ahhh so jealous. Nana-sama within 1 metre….wow
UNCHAIN∞WORLD must sound epic live
“stalking “Sachiko-sama” (lol why am I thinking Marimite)”
lol and she had to say this in LIVE /ACADEMY/
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~YOU HAVE A DREEAM~!!!
Freakin’ Awesome Valentines, and unless Nana does another VDay live to top this one probably the best one I’ll ever live to have XDD VIVA LIVE FETISH!!!
(Btw, I think Nana actually popped in for the encore from the right side of the hall into the walkway just in front of the wheelchair seats – unless I totally imagined it, the staff evacuated the doorway there the instant the music started to allow her in right before my eyes!!! *dies*)
Expecting full stalker details in Niihama!!!!
damn, I really envy you danie for seeing Nana in close range ><
new cherry boys member? a cute girl on top of that? great news xD
btw, no pic of Nana in her nurse costume?
waaa….jealous!, jealous! u got to see her in close up o >_< o
oooo…a new member for the cherry boys lol, cant wait for the pic for costumes o ^_^ o
WTF.!reading no 22 makes me want to soul exchange with u danie haha.xD
really jealous.>,< fufufu..
the night after u watched lesson 1, i bet u couldn’t sleep allnight,right.???haha..
Sorry for the stupid question:
The setlist of the songs will change slightly from lesson to lesson, right?
Btw, Nana-sama won the Kei Tomiyama Award at the 4th Annual Seiyū Awards. Yai!!
^should be XD but of course the costumes will be the same i think XP
*by the way what Award is that? it sound like someone name (Kei Tomiyama?)*
Wow, it sounded really amazing!! Thanks for the update!! I wish I could see her so close up too…. *o*
Just wondering, for the penlights, where can they be bought? Cuz I saw that the official goods for live academy includes a blue penlight, but I usually see red/orange penlights for eternal blaze though…
@amelala: I have no idea. XD It was on AnimeNewsNetwork: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-02-16/some-of-the-4th-annual-seiyu-award-winners-revealed
^
FYI 8D
It is a special honourable award for seiyuu “who has been the best spokes person for the seiyuu industry” source: http://akiba.kakaku.com/en/event/0903/07/201501.php
-_-”…k..i just found out at the 1st Annual Seiyū Awards, he was posthumously awarded(after death award *he die in 1995*), Special Achievement Award..bla..bla XD
Forget abt that XP rly things is [Kei Tomiyama Memorial Award] (to the person who has been the best spokes person for the seiyu industry)? O_O *faint*
@issa-sa: I’ve planned some stalker stuff, but I just realized Niihama is liek minus 16 degree and snowing. Getting a limited shirt will kill me.
@Jo: Nana only sells the blue one. Orange and other colours are sold in otaku stores or Donki. I bought a traffic wand xD
@MagicNumber: The setlist will slightly change, maybe about 4-5 songs. And yes she did smile at me.
@reinforce90: No actually I fell asleep right after a nice hot bath. I started queuing for goods about 6 am (and 3 degree) so was pretty beaten. I can say that I had a really sweet dream tho. xD
It has started? O_o
I believe it’s a priceless experience.. Omedettou, danie!
Do want to be there someday, sometime, someplace… ^^;
Dear lord. Sounds like it was once-in-a-lifetime thing that happened there. Makes me sad that there are probably thousands of us fans who will probably never get anywhere near as you to her (or as often, I often wonder how you can afford to eat/haven’t been fired from your job @_@). Either way, I can’t wait for the Blu-ray of this now. I am curious if that lottery box is truly a lottery or if it’s just lots of slips of paper with the same song?
It’s awesome that she’s still performing so many of her older songs though, good to know that the older fans are still her main focus.
But yeah, just have to pretend I’m not incredibly jealous of you and wait to read your other live reports…then another 6 months for the concert to be released on discs…and 2 more weeks for it to ship…
…Zetsuboushita. ;_;
Really nice report, as always!
Personally I didn’t like the Silent Bible single, but it had to happen one day….I hope that song is better live (the others…I don’t have high hopes for them).
On the other hand, I do love Don’t be Long, ’cause it’s the BE READY style and I’m fond of Powerful Nana.
Mate, you have too much money, too much dedication, and too much LOVE.
Although I suppose that’s kinda good for us people who don’t have the time or money to attend the concerts.
Thanks Danie! I will check out Donki for the penlights should I (hopefully and finally this time) be going to her concert in March, should the ticket gods smile upon me this time. x^^x
Looking forward to the live academy goods update, and hopefully again I will be able to get some of them too…
Thanks again, and hope the next concert will be even better for you!! x^^x
nice report! and….
Im so jealous of you.
T_T im so jealous. Hate living in singapore
AWSOME
@T_T er….u hate living in SG O_o? while its having YOG? lol XD
I didn’t know that the BD didn’t take place in Fukuoka.
I was surprised when I heard Astrogation instead of inside of mind.