Okay, so first, I still think it lacks "oomph". ...but the PV is really really impressive! UF have obviously gone all out to get the PV to match the mood of the lyrics, with lots of rain, and lots of tears. Also, for the most part, all the girls look smokin'. Especially JunJun. And boy does she get the screen time to represent that.
The PV has three parts to it. The typical dance shots and close ups, as well as shots of the girls standing in the rain. Sadly, these parts are my least favourite. I think the rain looks far too fake, and in some of the parts it really just obscures the girls, which is what you don't want in a video that's trying to help sell their group. But on the bright side of things, the close ups are stunning. The lighting is great, the girls look sad, and yet attractive, and the rain looks real. The dance shots are also really well done, with some nice camera work, a background that is fitting and clean, and the main costumes are just plain sexy.
So, screenshots ahoy! With more in-depth comments as well.
See what I mean about the background? I think the umbrellas are a really nice touch, and the choice of colours is well thought out - the whole set just evokes the feelings its meant to. Also, are they dancing on water? I'm sure Reina or Sayumi said something like that on one of the radio shows? If so, that's so awesome.
But these are the parts I don't like. Sigh. I mean, I know they're meant to look like they've been standing in the rain and crying, but it's not a good idea to make your idols look unattractive. They could have done it in a more arty manner, I guess?
This is part of the instrumental dance. They have a funky hula thing going on, but I like it. And Koharu is owning the centre. Go Koharu.
Eri and Ai get lots of paired lines, and boy do they sound good. I want more of these two singing together. They also look amazing, too. But I swear that's not the only reason I want them as a duo!!
JUNJUN RULED THIS PV. OMG YES.
AND AIKA YOU TOO.
Ai does some really convincing close ups. There is one at the end where she looks like she truly is crying, so yeah. Kudos to her for getting into character for the whole setting! And I love the new haircut.
Gaki... not so much. But I love her anyway, and seeing her sad would just be weird. XD
Reina just ends up looking pouty all the time, but some people do do that when they're crying.
Sayumi does her solo lines really well, but I couldn't get a good shot of her in this part. But take my word for it: she's as beautiful as always.
Eri looking stunning. And she does do the sad thing well, too. <33
Koharu is looking gorgeous, and she doesn't seem to be struggling with smiling all the time, too. Which is good to see, as I was worried she'd be all smiles like she was in Resonant Blue.
Why does Aika get stuck in the old woman clothing?? Oh well. I love you anyway, Aika.
ARGH. LINLIN. I feel so sorry for her. She got next to no screen time, and when she does, she's wearing... well.. THIS. I want to shoot the costume department.
And lastly, JunJun. Wow. Just wow. And as one of the oldest before she joined, her sadness looks like it might have hints of reality in it... I guess she understands the lyrics better than the rest of them?
But even in the shots that make everyone else look bedraggled, JunJun keeps the sexiness going. Damn, JunJun. You go girl.