Picture of the Day: Junior Colliseum: Takada Sho shows off his sexy side.

bwahahaha  I love how he did it.  He was all excited to go next and then his face was like, "Are you kidding me?" when he got the "show sexy" card. 

Yappari na...

Although I'm still not 100% sure, looking through some Japanese blog posts, I've semi-confirmed that Masuda Ryo is indeed half Japanese.  And Half Pakistani.  His father is Pakistani and his mother is Japanese.

(smiles) They made a beautiful, intelligent baby.

Translation: Wink Up April 2010: Remain A Friend

Takada Sho

I don't think I've ever truly fought with my friends na...  When I get angry, my usual pattern is that I become sullen and don't speak.  How to put it?  Even when I'm not angry, I always get asked, "Why are you so mad?" (laughs)  When someone's joking around, it's normal to respond by acting a bit angry right?  Even if that person's friend understands, if by chance a teacher comes along and angrily yells, "Hey!", wouldn't your face fall? (laughs)

Of the juniors, I have a good relationship with SnowMan ka na....  Also, unexpectedly, I'm close to the members of Snow Prince.  Chino and I get worked up about yuruge! (laughs) That time, I lent my copy of the Hyakushiki-Ou Yuruge book to (Kishimoto) Shintaro ne.

And so, Shintaro tried out some of the yuruge questions on the Snow Prince members. He'd say something like, "Hm...Let's do the next one!"  Then after Shintaro would announce the answer, Chino would say in a sharp tone, "What the heck kind of answer was that?  Lies!!!"  He's really adorable. (laughs)  I would look at that spectacle with my eyes nearly closed, (a/n: from holding in his laughter?) probably looking like someone's uncle. (laughs)

Chino is the one on the top left (the shortest one/youngest one) and Shintaro (not Morimoto, but Kishimoto) is the second to the bottom on the right.  He is the oldest member of Snow Prince.


Will work on Kishi and Massu's portions later.

I can't help but think that Sho has a huge soft spot for the Snow Prince members because he has younger siblings of his own.  He was with Morimoto Shintaro in Battery too.  lol Everyone loves Chino and everyone has a good time with yuruge.

Kishi Takayoshi

At school, there's a group of us 7 that always meet up.  After school, we'd go shopping or something and afterward, because everyone's good at sports, we usually end up playing a game of basketball or soccer ka na..."Even if it seems impossible, no matter what, we'll still do it."  We also behave idiotically(laughs).  Everyone's got quite a strong character so even at school we stand out quite a bit.

Me too...even though I'm a junior, recently, bit by bit, I've come to reveal my real self.  But even so, that's still only at about 60 percent of my true self.  (laughs)

Within the juniors, I always talk with Myuto ka na...  Last year, I performed with Myuto and gradually became closer with him.  Myuto speaks like an adult and that's interesting.  Also, MisSnowMan's Sakuma is someone that I've been talking with a lot recently.  Next time, even though it's private, I want go out and do something with them.

Masuda Ryo

It's been a while since I've participated in club activities but when I did, there wasn't one person who I didn't know well.  It became a bit of an inside joke.  After lunch, I'd walk around with my friends and play a game of "making new friends".  Of course, often times, it was the other party who would approach first and after talking a bit, if we clicked, we would gradually become closer. 

At first, even though it was only a week long, I was able to make 5 friends!  But I didn't approach them with just the thought of playing a game to make friends.  That's bad!  Bit by bit, I got better and better at taking initiative towards meeting new people.

Within the junior kids, I've become friends with everyone.  But once in a while I go, "Eh?  What was his name?" too.  (laughs)  The next step is to be more comfortable with the jimusho senpais na... But me taking the initiative to talk to my senpais is a bit...of a high hurdle for me to overcome. 

One day, Hey!Say!JUMP's member Yuto began to break out in a Michael Jackson song and I joined in so we sang together enthusiastically.  Afterward, I was so happy when members of KisMyFt2 approached me and spoke with me!

Sadness

I'm sad that Yamashita Shoon has left Hyakushiki...or Johnnys I suppose. I think of him as a veteran junior, one who can show the others the ropes. Confidence, easygoing, kind. I have no doubt that Sho admired Shoon. The whole Hyakushiki cast is really something else.

Much to think about. The unfairness of the world. Shoon. The brave front Shoon must have put on and the encouraging smile that Sho, among others, would have tried to give back.

Arashi's Wish: School Kakumei flop for Takada Sho

I don't know what the hell the choreographer was thinking but this is just ridiculous.


And I mean ridiculous, even for a Johnny's setup.

I wrote about this in my previous post but watching it again just dumbfounded me.  What the hell did I just see????

First Massu taps Yamada Ryosuke's shoulder and then boom.

It starts off normal enough.  

And then it progresses.

 

I just about died at this part.

 

And then almost fell out of my chair here.

 

And just didn't know what to think here.

Look at Ryosuke's face.

And Sho's.

Oh my god.  Let me cover my face.

What the hell is wrong with that choreographer!!!????  I just don't understand.

It's wrong.  Sho deserves better.  Takada Sho cannot become infamous for this scene. 

School Kakumei: Sho as a backdancer

I noticed it before but for some reason, I never thought much of School Kakumei.

Until I saw a performance with Sho.

Masuda Ryo and Kishi Takayoshi seem to be more regular though.  And before, Ookawa Keigo and Nakada Hiroki were there too but were replaced???  It worries me.  Sho sometimes isn't there either too but probably because of Hyakushiki filming?  Not sure. 

Okay, so anyways, I watching a performance when suddenly, out of nowhere, Sho crawls through Yamada Ryosuke's legs!!!~!!j89gtiuerdsf  What the hell just happened????

I burst out laughing.

I'll screen cap it one day. 

高田翔

I think he really is a people person.  Watching Hyakushiki, it's hard to tell and he admits it too.  That he's a lot more talkative than what viewers can see on Hyakushiki.

But I think that it's his level of confidence.  He wants to be funny but truly believes that he isn't a naturally funny guy.

I find that he's an interesting character who does contemplate things deeply but sometimes thinks so hard that he forgets what he's thinking about.

Sho works hard.  So I too will strive to do so.  Maa...he's still young.  I really can't believe that he's the same age as my little brother.  Embarrassing.

March 2010 WU

 

You know what I've been wondering???

Where's Keigo?

Did he just disappear off of the face of the earth?

It feels odd, just the three of them.  Nakada Hiroki isn't in this picture too. 

Takada Sho in Hontou ni Kowai Hanashi : very scary stories

This was after the Battery run.

I didn't take it seriously and didn't honestly believe that the story would scare me.

I watched it for Sho but...shudders.  Never again.  For those of you interested, someone uploaded it at youtube.

The premise of the story is that Sho takes a girl on a date to a haunted building.  He acts as the brave one and they get to the roof, all happy.

But when they try to leave, the building won't let them.

Dun dun dun.

shivers

I just had to be home alone that night.

I can't stand scary stories.  Why did you make me do it Sho????!!!

For a moment I felt betrayed but...it was my own fault.

Scary Story featuring Sho

Picture of the Day: We are Not Alone

I was watching an episode of Shokura from 2009 and during the opening sequence the camera panned out into the audience.

Here is today's picture(s) of the day: fan signs!!!

This one is written in neon yellow. 

高田

And this next one in neon pink!

Can you see it?

(Sho is on the right in black.  I wonder if he can see the signs too?)

I just about died when I saw two fan signs with Takada's name. I assume there is only one Takada?? And that is (my) Sho. Not one fan sign but TWO!!! He has supporters(if only a small amount)!!

I felt it was worthy for picture of the day.

We Can Make it!!!!! If Keigo says it, I believe it.

I stumbled upon this clip the other day and I was so happy!!! It's not every day or EVER that Ookawa Keigo gets a strong solo. Of course, it's lipsynched but the fact that he recorded it is just amazing. It makes me wonder how Sho sounds. Masuda Ryo sounds good, Kishi Takayoshi sounds great and now Keigo??? He has a pure voice. I wish that Johnny would give him a real solo one day. And Sho??? I have a sneaking suspicion that singing is his weak spot but it's okay.

If Keigo sings to me, "We can make it!" I'm all for it. Every Johnnys has a weak spot but more than enough strong features to compensate for it.




I find myself unable to simply ignore all other members because that would make no sense.

Sho's Eyes...are very Expressive.

His eyes....he's right.  He does have big eyes.  They bulge out of his sockets when he's shocked.

 

This is priceless.

This too.

I noticed this early on but it's still hilarious.  His eyes...

He's very passionate about food.  Whenever there's a food segment, he's more open and willing to share his opinions.  

"What the heck is this???  Tastes weird."

"I don't even want to say anything.  It's that wrong."

"Deta!  Unexpectedly delicious!!!!"

"Looking forward to the next one!"

"Yum...Let me savor the taste."

 "Let me explain to you why it is so delicious."

 "You're kidding me right?  No.  Hell no.  I can't even chew it properly."

He's serious about his taste buds.  I don't remember where I saw it, but he said that he enjoyed sour things like umeboshi (pickled plums).  He likes that extra bite.

Fresh Junior Introductions from February 2008

I was watching an episode of Shokura that aired in February 2008 where you can begin to see the makings of pieces of Sho's unnamed group.  Misaki from B.I. Shadow was also bunched with them--probably same time of entrance.  I thought that was interesting.





The theme for that episode was "Treasures/Precious things" and so Nakamaru and Koyama asked the fresh juniors, who happened to be Nakada Hiroki, Masuda Ryo, Takada Sho, Takahata Misaki and Ookawa Keigo what their treasure was.

Nakada Hiroki answered that his treasure was his soccer ball because through joining soccer, he was able to make a lot of friends.  Aw....

Masuda Ryo answered that his treasure was the guitar that his parents bought for him.  Something about a band??  But it's interesting--I wonder if he can really play.

Sho answered that his siblings were his treasures.  He said he had a sister two years younger than him and a brother three years younger and that they're a big part of his life.  I really did go, "Aw..."

Takahata Misaki answered that it was his trumpet?  I think he just started playing so he wanted to become better.

And Keigo.  It was so sad.  Ookawa Keigo aka Sho's ramen buddy/best friend (I'm assuming) said that his dad suddenly passed away the previous year (in 2007) so his treasure has become his family.  He said that they've become even more important to him now.

The look on Koyama and Nakamaru's faces....they wanted to comfort him but it was Shokura, where they sell smiles.  They told Keigo that from here on out, it would get better.  Getting into Johnny's was the hardest obstacle.

Picture of the Day

 

Once again, from Silence of the Nightingale SP, Team Batista.

This is from a magazine.

And I just had to include this.  The filming was around his birthday and so he got surprise flowers from his castmate/senior Ito Atsushi and a bento? from Nakajima Kento.  He looks so happy!  His birthday is Sept 14.  He turned 16.

Grandfather Clock Song Zeal: Sho's so Adorably Awkward

I love this clip.

Takada Sho and Yamashita Shoon go to this cafe where the customers sing together.  It's beyond cute.  The two of them end up being ushered to the stage to lead the song.  Sho seems so happy being there--I think he has a soft spot for grandma and grandpa types.

He looks so sharp in that Hyakushiki pinstripe suit.

You know, I wonder how tall he is. On a Spain JE fanclub site, I read that he was 5'6", but that was written 2 years ago, when he was 14. In the clip, he looks taller than Shoon, who, according to various profiles, is 171 cm, or about 5'7.5". So Sho must be 5'8" or 5'9" at least.

Takada Sho...a Bullied Child?????

After reading this, I was a bit touched.  Sho is so wonderfully awkward!!!  But it must have been hard on him, being so lonely for so long.  I think it explains his hesitance a lot.  I feel like he questions himself a lot, like "What am I doing wrong?  What should I do?  Is this right?"  He really matches the kimono.  Very boy next door.

What a cute baby!!!  Whoever he marries one day will have gorgeous babies too.  That's for sure.  The caption reads 

"The Sho part of my name came from the words soaring high"

 

Whenever I see him

I smile.  He's usually not front and center during performances so I feel happy to get a glimpse of him on stage.  He was in NYC boys but I couldn't spot him in the pv so I watched the MS performance and success.  He was dancing behind Yuma!  I was smiling so big.

 

He looks so adorably awkward here.  Battery has returned!!! Sho x Yuma