Monthly Archives: November 2011

Music Station announces guest lineup for December 2nd

Music program ‘Music Station‘ has announced their music guest lineup for December 2nd. This Friday’s program will host six artists that include KAT-TUN, Koda Kumi, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, JUJU, Perfume, and Yuzu.

Perfume will perform a special medly including a track from their upcoming album “JPN”, which is due out November 30th.

Check out the line up below!

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KAT-TUN – ‘BIRTH’
Koda Kumi …


Koda Kumi performs at 2011 MAMA

Last week we reported that Koda Kumi would perform at the “2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)” and she put on a great performance representing Japan.

On November 29th, Korea’s Mnet hosted its 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (‘MAMA’) at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, attracting stars and performers from both Korea and around the world.

This year, the committee invited some …


Shibasaki Kou holds her first live concert at Nippon Budokan

On November 28th, actress/singer Shibasaki Kou held her first live concert at the Nippon Budokan.

The Nippon Budokan was the final stage in her nationwide tour for her latest album, “CIRCLE CYCLE“; the tour was held in 17 locations (18 stages).

In the beginning, Shibasaki looked at the 8,000-member audience, and told them, “I’ve heard that there is a demon living at …


BREATHE unveils “Aikagi” PV

Upcoming R&B duo BREATHE has just released the PV for their debut single, “Aikagi“, via avex’s official YouTube channel.

The song is the opening track to ‘FUTURE TRACKS→R‘ for the month of November, and is scheduled to be released on December 21st.

Comprised of members Miyata Satoshi (27) and Tada Kazuya (23), BREATHE is part of the EXILE family. The members were …


Cast members of “Wild 7″ attend Japanese premiere for the movie

On November 28th, the cast members of “Wild 7” attended the Japanese premiere for their movie.

Actor Eita arrived on a motorcycle with the other “Wild 7″ members, and expressed, “Finally, we are able to show the movie to everybody. I’m glad.” According to Eita, the Tohoku earthquake struck during the middle of their filming schedule, and it caused …


E-Girls release short PV for “Celebration!”

avex has just shared the short PV for the E-Girls‘ new song, “Celebration!”

The video starts with some glamor shots of Dream, Happiness, and FLOWER, who each have their own concept and set to reflect their individual styles. The introductory shots then give way to the E-Girls busting out their choreography in a lavishly decorated room.

Check out their PV …


Takashiro Kei cancels her musical appearance for next summer

On November 28th, actress Takashiro Kei (37) announced that she will be resigning from her role as ‘Anna’ from the musical, “Ousama to Watashi“, which is scheduled to tour next July. Takashiro was diagnosed with acute pneumonia in October, and has been working toward recovery. As a result, Shibuki Jun (43) will replace Takashiro’s role.

Takashiro explained:

“In October, …


Aragaki Yui to play the heroine for Ohno Satoshi’s special drama

It was announced that actress Aragaki Yui will play the heroine for special drama “Mou Yuukai nante Shinai” which will be aired on January 3rd on Fuji TV.  As reported previously, Arashi’s Ohno Satoshi will star in the special drama.

This special drama is a comedy, based on a novel by Higashikawa Tokuya who is known as the author …


Sawajiri Erika to make a comeback as an actress

It’s just been reported that Sawajiri Erika will finally make a comeback as an actress after four and a half years.

Back in May, Sawajiri announced that she had officially signed with Avex Entertainment, and showed her desire to return to acting with, “I will work hard in order to change my attitude and show you myself as …


KARA tops the Oricon Weekly Album Charts, breaks 30-year record

Korean girl group KARA released their 2nd album, “Super Girl“, on November 23rd, and, after debuting at #1, topped the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking by selling 275,000 in its first week!

This is KARA’s second time to top the charts, as their 3rd single, “Jet Coaster Love” reached first back in April. With this achievement, KARA has become …


Shimizu Shota to release new single, “Fuyu ga Owaru Mae ni”

R&B singer Shimizu Shota will be releasing his new single, “Fuyu ga Owaru Mae ni“, on December 21st.

The title track is described as a sparkly love song perfect that conveys the feelings of a person who can’t see their loved one.

The single will come in both limited and regular editions. The limited edition will come with a DVD …


H.I.S reveals campaign CM’s featuring girl next door

A couple of days ago pop group girl next door released the covers and tracks to their upcoming album “AGARUNEKU!”

The last track on the album, “snowflakes” is a winter love ballad and is the campaign song for travel agency H.I.S’s new commericals.

girl next door’s label avex has uploaded four commercials on their official youtube, so you can …


French Kiss tops Oricon weekly chart for the first time

AKB48 sub-unit French Kiss released their 4th single, “Saisho no Mail“, on November 22nd, and topped the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking by selling over 134,000 copies in its first week!

Since their debut in September 2010, this is the very first time for French Kiss to top the Oricon charts. With this achievement, the group has also set a new record …


Mano Erina attends stage greeting for new “Kamen Rider” movie

On November 28th, Hello! Project’s Mano Erina and actor Fukushi Sota attended a stage greeting for the upcoming film, “Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & Ozu MOVIE Taisen MEGA MAX“.

Mano, who plays the role of ‘Kamen Rider Nadeshiko’, commented, “Before we started filming, I was uncertain. However, director Sakamoto requested to make his heart flutter, so I …


Capcom releases “Monster Hunter (Tri) G” CM’s featuring NMB48

It was announced earlier this year that NMB48 members Fukumoto Aina, Yamada Nana, and Ogasawara Mayu were chosen as spokesmodels for the upcoming game “Monster Hunter (Tri) G“.

For the commercials the girls dressed in Monster Hunter clothes and appear in the CM with Tokui Yoshimi of comedian duo Tutorial. In the first commercial they are shown interrupting two people in …


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