Video: Japanese Girl Band Nogizaka46
Song in Japanese
Source: [Live] Nogizaka46 - Seifuku no Mannequin
Bwith46, You Tube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Bpx9zBqxk
"Behind the success of Japan's girl groups is "a drastic change in the relationship with fans by involving them in the star-making process," said Hideki Take...After being chosen in amateur auditions, prospective new group members perform in small theatres where fans vote on which members will be featured. "Unlike most stars selected by executives at recording companies, it's a fan-centred system,"
Source: Are these Japanese girl bands the future of pop music?
The AGE
July 5th 2013