I am big on not choosing one group over the other in the world of Berryz and C-ute. I always say that they are just as good as each other.

But right now, I’m starting to doubt that.

Everyone was excited for C-ute’s new release. Some friends heard the live recording and at first thought to them it was nothing special, just another song. But when the PV came out, the excitement grew and Tokaikko Junjou became everybody’s favorite song.

The first thing I thought of when I watched the PV was, ‘Berryz next release better be something, because there’s hardly a chance anything they have could be better than this’

I like the Berryz pv and the song. The song is OK and the PV would be great if the song actually suited it. I love how traditional it is. But that’s because I’m a white kid. I don’t think I know many people who were even close to happy with this release.

Berryz song wasn’t ’something’ at all. I’ll be surprised if they even make top 10. and if they do, it will be because of the loyal fans who need everything in their Berryz collection.

I know I’m one of those fans. (sucks that buying from yesasia doesn’t count towards sales…)

Another point is that C-ute is already on YTV best hits. From what I have heard, not many H!P artists have been on that. Berryz have released 15 singles and C-ute has released 3. I think it is clear that the Japanese audience prefers to watch C-ute over Berryz. And if C-ute won, they’d for sure gain even more popularity than they’ve already built up.  

Another point is, C-ute’s debut single sold more than any Berryz single before. And C-ute’s sales continue to rise.

From what I’ve stated before of Berryz new single, don’t you think their sales will drop on this single?

I know it can be argued that C-ute had a lot of ammo with their indie singles and opening at the Morning Musume concert, but I assume Massara blue jeans would have sold better than Berryz first single.

As much as I love Berryz (I’ll always be a hardcore berryz fan), I think C-ute has finally won the competition that fans have created between Berryz and C-ute.

I hope Berryz proves me wrong with single #16.