Monthly Archives: September 2010

THE BAWDIES cancel concerts in Kyoto, Kanazawa due to car accident

THE BAWDIES were involved in a car accident on September 27th, and some members sustained minor injuries. Although the injuries are not that serious, it’s been announced that they will cancel their live concerts in Kyoto (9/28) and in Kanazawa (9/30), as two of their members, JIM and MARCY, felt that they could not perform 100%.

Members ROY and TAXMAN will


Tohoshinki drops simultaneous DVD releases, dominates Oricon DVD charts

Today on September 29th Tohoshinki dropped two simultanous DVD releases in Japan, “TOHOSHINKI History in JAPAN SPECIAL” and “Zooming!! SUPER Shika Shiranai Tohoshinki.”

The “TOHOSHINKI History” DVD is a special release on four total discs, clocking in at over 340 minutes of material.  It contains footage of when they first came to Japan to release music, tours, events offshoot footage; all …


AKB48’s Akimoto Sayaka and model Sasaki Nozomi, chosen as new regulars on “Waratte iitomo!”

It’s been announced that AKB48’s Akimoto Sayaka, model Sasaki Nozomi, and comedian duo Lotti, will be joining “Waratte iitomo!” (variety show aired every weekday on Fuji TV) as the new regulars.  Sayaka will be added as a Monday regular, while Nozomi and Lotti join the Thursday team.

It’s also been announced that Hisamoto Masami (comedian), who has been a regular since 1993, …


Ninomiya Kazunari on “Hanamaru Cafe”

Arashi member, Ninomiya Kazunari, made an appearance on one of the corners of Hanamaru Market, “Hanamaru Cafe,” as a guest on September 28th.  Nino talked about various things along with some photos he took.  Below is what he talked about on the show.

- Nino bought a drum set which was very expensive (he bought it to look cool)

- He plays …


Utada Hikaru joins Twitter!

Utada Hikaru has officially joined twitter on September 28th!  It seems like she tweets in English sometimes, so go ahead and follow her!

Utada Hikaru’s Official Twitter: http://twitter.com/utadahikaru

U3 Music’s (Hikki’s agency) Official Twitter: http://twitter.com/u3music

Utada Hikaru staff at EMI Music Japan (Hikki’s label) Official Twitter: http://twitter.com/hikki_staff

Source & Image: Hikki’s Website
Tip: Minah


This week’s MUSIC JAPAN guests announced

The guests for this week’s October 3rd episode of NHK’s “MUSIC JAPAN” have been announced. This week will feature…


Press conference for upcoming drama “Guilty Akuma to Keiyakushita Onna”

A press conference for the upcoming drama, “Guilty Akuma to Keiyakushita Onna“, was held on September 28th.

This drama is a story about a popular pet beauty expert (Kanno Miho) who corners people into death as revenge for being falsely accused 15 years ago, and a detective (Tamaki Hiroshi) who is in her pursuit, but starts becoming attracted to her.

Kanno Miho …


Domoto Koichi is excited for “Seven Samurai” stage performance

KinKi Kids‘ Domoto Koichi appeared at the press conference for “KANSAI SUPER SHOW ‘7 nin no Samurai (Seven Samurai)’” on September 28th.  This stage performance was produced and directed by famous fashion designer, Yamamoto Kansai.

Cast members Naka Riisa and Masato also showed up at the press conference wearing the costumes designed by Kansai, and according to the designer, the total cost of …


Film adaptation of popular anime “K-On!” confirmed!

It was announced on the September 29th episode of ‘K-On!‘ that the anime will be getting a movie adaptation. The announcement was later posted on in the anime’s official website.

‘K-On!’ follows the story of four high school girls who joined a music club to save it from being abolished. Though not really talented in music, they …


Mangaka Minekura to take a break

Due to poor health, mangaka Minekura Kazuya will go on an indefinite hiatus, reports the November issue of Monthly Comic Zero-Sum. Minekura Kazuya is the well-known mangaka of popular series ‘Gensomaden Saiyuki‘, and is still working on its sequels.

Minekura had a hysterectomy a while ago, and has had follow-ups every now and then. It was revealed that she may have …


Ichihara Hayato to debut for first theater performance

A press conference on September 28th revealed that popular actor Ichihara Hayato has taken on a new challenge as a lead actor for the play “Cardigan”.

“Cardigan” tells the story of a Yakuza gang member (Ichihara) and a businessman (Nakai Kiichi) who somehow


Ozaki Hiroya, son of Ozaki Yutaka, to debut as a radio DJ

Ozaki Hiroya (21), son of rock-and-roller Ozaki Yutaka, will debut as a DJ for the radio show, ”CONCERNED GENERATION” (InterFM) scheduled to air on October 2nd.

The father, Ozaki Yutaka, was a charismatic singer and songwriter who created many hit songs, such as “I LOVE YOU”, “15 no Yoru”, and “Sotsugyou”. Although he died very suddenly in 1992 due to fluid accumulation in …


Oricon weekly charts for October 4th

The October 4th results for the Oricon weekly charts have now been posted!

Check it out below!


Porno Graffitti to release new single “Kimi wa 100%”

J-rock unit, Porno Graffitti, has announced that they will be releasing a new single, “Kimi ha 100%” on October 27th.  It’s been 8 months since they released their last single, “Hitomi no oku wo Nozokasete.”

As a follow-up song for the new single, they will include their cover of “Get It On” (T.Rex) which was used for a pepsi NEX CM (They …


A Kingdom Hearts 3 update is finally here!

People have been expressing, especially during the Tokyo Game Show, their wish to see some updates on the highly-anticipated title “Kingdom Hearts 3“. Well, we’ve got some news, but it’s pretty disappointing. Director Nomura Tetsuya has just revealed that there will be no Kingdom Hearts 3 by 2012.

Many have been speculating that since Kingdom Hearts will be celebrating its …


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