New Perfume Video: “不自然なガール” Or “Artificial Girl”
Watch it here. Over-analysis later.
Watch it here. Over-analysis later.
Proof I’m not the only male on the planet who likes Perfume way too much. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyvhYv75nUw&hl=en_US&fs=1&] Check ’em doing “Dream Fighter” and “Love The World” as well. At least I think it’s the same bunch of kids…or maybe everyone wears a mask when prancing around to J-Pop?
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