Sylvie Vartan way back in 1964, straight to 2005, completely bypassing the ‘golden age’ of idols in the '80s and '90s and it’s never really explained why a French actress should strike such a chord in Japanese culture and inspire an entire
GUSO DROP IDOL SERIES
The first episode serves as an introduction, both to the idols who’ll be the subject of the series and to the concept of idols, but that context setting section is somewhat cursory and simplistic. These twists required some chopping and changing which may account for some episodes staying on point better than others. The works, like unexpected graduations and groups who'd agreed to participate suddenly pulling out. The capricious, impermanent nature of the subject matter has affected the making of the series somewhat. After an introductory episode, the series takes a look at theĬreative process, the fans, the hard graft of being an idol and wraps everything up with the live experience. The documentary series is arranged thematically, with each episode addressing a different aspect of the chika idol’s life and work, and for the most part, each episode sticks to its point. Series brings viewers into the venues, looking behind the scenes where we witness the creativity and sheer hard work of being at the foot of the idol stardom ladder. The internet and social media have made it easier to follow chika idol goings-on from afar, but it’s first and foremost a live experience. It’s a corner of the music industry that doesn’t attract much of a media spotlight, even in Japan. Into creating his directorial debut "The Flowers of Passion", a five-part documentary series that examines Tokyo’s chika idol subculture. Now, he’s channeled his seemingly boundless enthusiasm Into the business, working on the staff of idol groups, running an internet business, Idol Underworld, selling idol merchandise internationally as well as getting into promotion and production. Tours, in basement live houses and tiny, cramped venues across Tokyo? This is where chika idols, or underground idols, carve out their niche, exploring multivarious musical genres.ĭerek Vasconi is an American who fell so far down the idol rabbit hole after discovering hardcore idol group Guso Drop that he relocated to Tokyo, where he’s been involved in the chika idol scene for the last few years.
GUSO DROP IDOL TV
But what goes on at the grassroots, far from the brightly lit TV studios and sold-out arena This unstoppable juggernaut of ‘kawaii’ popularity and financial power rakes in untold billions of yen each year. Idols are synonymous with Japan’s music industry.
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