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I forgot to mention that there's a closing date for your questions and/or messages which is on 5th of November cause I will need some time to put everything together (press conference is on 9th - interview will commence after that or the next day) I still owe one fr Seanzilla from last year. Do you want me to ask the same question about her previous albums under another label? This is actually a good event to ask as they provide a translator during the interview. My questions will roughly cover her entire year's event from May'n Go Around concert to the end of Rock Your Beats tour which will end on 19th October just one day short of her Birthday. She seems pretty pumped up on her overseas tour - so it's a good time to send her some good messages and get her to come back next year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpxKD58kpOw Heat of the moment - May'n Go Around (Yokohama concert)

An interview done during Animax Macross night and the promo video (for the actual video during the event refer to Animax Macross Special) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRUcriYYVcY&feature=related http://www.animax.co.jp/special/studiomusix/archive1210

Another anime with May'n singing the ending song - BTOOOM! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgEUldlauEQ

The Latest news is it's on, in Osaka beginning on 22 Dec 2012 till 14 Jan 2013 (Winter) Check the Official Japanese web - site.. Osaka has just been added.

Having heard the news that May'n is coming for AFA 2012 in November, we immediately requested for media passes to interview her during the 2.5 day event (though the PR correspondent informed us that they haven't gone to that stage yet but will acknowledge our request). Not having to see her solo concert this year was a real bummer (you might say that I took it for granted that we, on this side of the world would get to see her twice a year (BIG Waaaaave + AFA2010, Unite! + AFA2011) was sort of a wake up call.) So next time - don't think, don't even hesitate, JUST GO! So this time round, I have lots of questions to ask her and since we'll be seeing her in person....if you have any messages you would like to pass to her or questions (may able to squeeze in - but will see what we can do.) Just post them here like last year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_tV7v1QrFw&feature=related There is a saying among us fans - As May'n chases the world, we fans chases after her.

A review from Germany. Not a great one - just felt like he's there on assignment - not much homework done, but great photos! Have to use google translate if you can't understand German http://semid.info/konzertberichte/mayn-rock-your-beats-world-tour-2012/

Found a review for the Paris tour But the song list differed a little. http://lookingglass....ur-beats-paris/ This song sounds pretty epic! 'LOVE, LIKE FALLING STARS (from Rhythm Tank in Budokan 2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE-DmwM1Mpc&feature=relmfu

From Paris with LOVE! http://www.rockygirl.fr/2012/09/13/mayn/ http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.408766529173018.82277.350528604996811&type=3

I really love her performance. Very energetic (she fully utilizes the stage and lots of movement) and she can really draw in the crowd to do things. Unfortunately, there's no RYB near my region due to her tight schedules : ( . By the way, did she dye her hair? Here's more from Yokohama arena: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtVdJaptZ84&feature=related

and ........Part 3, if you have not watched it yet.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4qJkR1DyU&feature=relmfu

This is part 2 and this one has lots of things to see. A few things to note: That small bicycle must really difficult to pedal...... Why is she running back and forth on that mock up stage? Because the real stage is a few times the length of it. X marks the spot. At 10.28, it's the first time she's on that crane on the actual location and she's terrified! (you can hear her scream!).Hmmm....now we know...she's afraid of heights! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU_jB8Qro7Y&feature=related

There is also a special show on the 30th Anniver from Studio Animax - MC by May'n and attended by Yoshiki Fukuyama (Basara), Megumi Nakajima (Ranka) and Chie Kajura (Mylene) with Mari Ijima (Minmay) live video from LA. http://moca-news.net/article/20120904/201209041915a/01/

I suppose this should come first but I've only found this today. And a little back stage magic.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSiM06n62Tw

Thanks to this fan, we can watch the mega concert! It's Brain Diver! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slVqzlQe_BU&feature=relmfu

Here's Nakabayashi Mei (or May). Who? (you might ask) Well, this is May'n before she changed her name (and of course before Frontier and Horipro) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xcwbsMm3K4&feature=relmfu If you compare how she look like now with then, you probably don't recognize or not too sure it's really her!

Looks like part 2 of RYB Hangzhou will not be ready in the nearest future. So while we wait...here's something - behind the scenes for 'bucho's' PHONIC NATION documentary http://www.youtube.c...kRzsc6SBLM&NR=1 But in the meantime, if you want to look at some really, really good cosplayers that we managed to interview in AFA Malaysia, here's the link : http://www.macrosswo...showtopic=37329 They're one of the top teams in Korea and their leader Tasha, started because she saw Sherly in Frontier and has since then have all her costumes. Oh, their costumes are all made by themselves!

Here's some juicy inside info. Did you noticed a blue floral pattern piece of cloth on Tasha's right thigh - the 4th picture? It's not part of her costume! That's the manager's shirt! He gave it to her because he felt she was too 'exposed' on that side and told us not to take her photos from that angle! Sorry, I can't go into any more details.....: ). I'm bleeding through my nose already.

Looks like part 2 is still not ready yet. Anyway, if any of you are wondering why the SONG LIST plays an important part? 1.To enjoy the concert even more, incase she sings one of the songs, not on your personal list of favorites. I mean, she CAN tell if the audience knows the song or not - they react differently, after all, SHE'S PRESENT AT ALL HER CONCERTS (......I know this sounds strange - imagine if we all attend the concert and she's not on stage!) That's how she gauges if the crowd heard her songs before coming. If you know - then you would immediately react. If you don't - you would probably stare blankly at her. 2.Here's another fun thing to do once you have the list : Download the all the videos and play them in that order and relive that magical moment in the concert! Here's something new http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4hkxPYMezE&feature=related

They are one of Korea's top cosplay team and the leader- Tasha started cosplaying because of Sherly. She's got all of Sherly's costume. Another member (5 in total) cosplays as Ranka! Would be great to have them during a local Macross anniversary gathering!

While waiting for part 2 of RYB Hangzhou..... Here is a rather rare (difficult to find) video of Sherly duet with Yuki Nagato (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) on Sousei no Aquarion! http://www.facebook....36221716403846/

As promised, here is the review of RYB from Hangzhou .....almost.... http://ani-culture.net/2012/08/journey-to-ryb-mayn-concert-in-hangzhou-part-1/

an interview done after her concert at LA, posted at May'n USA club http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-87931-interview-with-may-n.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5uIq18mw-E She sure enjoyed singing this one (Number one! - the song that uses the towel)

Posted by May'n Asia fan club - another review of the SF show. http://www.animesou.com/?p=1199

That was really cute but that's her. She looks totally different when she's on stage and off stage, but the charm is always there. I guess she still get nervous especially performing in new places. : )

Looking back she did sing 'What about my star?' and Obelisk at Yokohama Arena, earlier this year. No Pink Monsoon, and no this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWKIcNXC_4I&feature=related Then again she's been singing this one for the past 2 concerts overseas.