TV / Movies

Akiyama Rina & Kato Kazuki hold press conference together for 2 different movies

by Shiso on July 27, 2010

Akiyama Rina and Kato Kazuki held a combination press conference for 2 different movies on the 26th. Rina stars in “Gosuroli Shokeinin (Gothic lolita executioner)”, which will be released on September 4th and Kazuki stars in “Kamisama Help! (God, Help!)”, which will be released on August 7th.

Rina plays an executioner who wears Gothic lolita fashion and she warned, “It is very gory. In the movie, you will see an arm getting ripped off and bowel coming out. So, you may not want to watch it when you are full.”

In Kazuki’s movie, he plays a bizarre murderer and he said that he enjoyed killing people in the movie.

Check out the trailers after the break!

TV / Movies

Cast members attend private showing of “THE LAST MESSAGE Umizaru”

by Shiso on July 27, 2010

A private showing of upcoming movie “THE LAST MESSAGE Umizaru” was held on the 26th and cast members greeted the audience.

“THE LAST MESSAGE Umizaru” is the conclusion of the “Umizaru” series, which is a story about shipwreck rescues and other incidents in the sea and it has been 4 years since the release of the last movie in 2006.

The cast …

Concerts / Events

Makihara Noriyuki appears at Summer Festival

by Shiso on July 26, 2010

Makihara Noriyuki showed up at the Summer Festival in Osaka, “MEET THE WORLD BEAT 2010″ as a secret guest on the 26th.

Makihara sang “Sekai ni Hitotsu dake no hana” with other artists and the audience of 14,000.

In addition to Makihara, a total of 12 artists, including, AI, UA, KREVA, Sukima switch and Chatmonchy, also appeared and made the summer in …

Concerts / Events

UVERworld to open a cafe in Shibuya

by Shiso on July 26, 2010

UVERworld has announced that they will be opening a cafe called “UVERcafe” at PASELA RESORTS GRANDE in Shibuya.  At the cafe, you will be able to eat special dish from Katsuya’s recipe as well as original drinks which the members created.  You have to buy a ticket (¥2000) for the cafe which will be on sale on July 31st, and …

Anime / Manga

We never get bored of Totoro!

by Shiso on July 26, 2010

One of the masterpieces from Studio Ghibli, “Tonari no Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)” was broadcasted on TV on the 23rd and received a rating of 20.2%.

Totoro was released in theaters in 1988 and it has been broadcasted on tv 12 times since.  I’m sure that almost all Japanese people have watched it at least one time now, however, it still …

General

Kimura Ryo starts official blog

by Shiso on July 26, 2010

Popular actor, Kimura Ryo started an official blog on Ameba Blog.  On his very first blog entry, Ryo wrote, “I’m not used to blogging, so it makes me nervous.  I will try to make entries on time… hopefully.”

If you are a fan – you should check it out daily, because he makes entries almost every day!

Source: Kimura Ryo’s official

Music

Amuro Namie & Yamashita Tomohisa on HEY!HEY!HEY!

by Shiso on July 26, 2010

Amuro Namie and Yamashita Tomohisa (NEWS) performed on popular music program “HEY!HEY!HEY!” on the 26th.

Unfortunately, there was no talk segment due to the absence of Matsumoto Hitoshi (Down town), so an omnibus of Namie and Yamapi on HEY!HEY!HEY! was broadcasted.

Check out their performances on HEY!HEY!HEY! after the cut.

Gravia

Winners of “Miss Magazine 2010″

by Shiso on July 26, 2010

Top left to right: Kawashima Rei, Shimizu Fumika, Shinkawa Yua | Bottom left to right: Tachibana Haruka, Hinata Izumi

Top left to right: Kawashima Rei, Shimizu Fumika, Shinkawa Yua | Bottom left to right: Tachibana Haruka, Hinata Izumi

5 girls who received prizes on “Miss Magazine 2010“, were introduced to the press on the 25th.  ”Miss Magazine” is a gravia idol contest which is voted on by readers of the “Weekly Shonen Magazine” and “Young Magazine”.  The tradition started …

TV / Movies

Osawa Takao shows up at his movie’s complement event

by Shiso on July 25, 2010

A complement event for upcoming movie “Sakurada mongai no hen” was held on the 25th and cast members showed up in Mito, Ibaraki, where they have built a massive set replica of the Sakuradamon gate of Edo Castle.

“Sakurada mongai no hen” is based on a novel which depicts the assassination of Japanese Chief Minister Ii Naosuke by 17 Ronin Samurai …

TV / Movies

Oguri Shun and Arashi members talk about their fetishes

by Shiso on July 25, 2010

Oguri Shun was a guest on Arashi’s variety show “Arashi ni shiyagare”, which was broadcasted on the 24th.  Shun has co-stared with some of the members and is also good friends with Matsumoto Jun.

Since both Arashi members and Shun are almost the same age, they enjoyed a fun boys talk.  Especially about their fetishes with girls body parts.

Shun – butt …

TV / Movies

Tanimura Mitsuki shaves her head

by Shiso on July 25, 2010

Tanimura Mitsuki and Koura Kengo appeared at the press conference for upcoming movie “Oni-chan no hanabi” on the 23rd in Osaka.  This movie is based on a true story about a bother and a sister who suffers from leukemia.

Mitsuki plays a girl who suffers from leukemia and she said that she shaved her head to shoot the movie.

She said, “When …

Eye Candy / Fashion

Suda Masaki shows his half naked body in first photobook

by Shiso on July 25, 2010

Suda Masaki held an event on the 25th for the release of his photobook “Sudamasakiss“, which was released on July 23rd.

The theme of the photobook is “date with Masaki” and this is the first time for Masaki to release a photobook.

According to Masaki, there are photos of him taking a bath and a bunch of half naked goodness.  Since Masaki …

LOL / WTF

“MUST GO” spots in Akihabara

by Shiso on July 25, 2010

What kind of image do you have of Akihabara?  Otaku’s? Maid cafe’s? Electronics?  Well, they are all right, but there are also many spots which are very unique.  I will introduce you to some spots which may not be well known by tourists, but are “must go” places in Akihabara.

<Megane super – AKIBA>

This is a glasses chain store, located right …

Music

PV preview of AKB48’s new single “Heavy rotation”

by Shiso on July 25, 2010

Making video of AKB48’s new single, “Heavy rotation”, was introduced on the morning news program “Sukkiri!”

In the making video, you will see members kissing each other in lingerie. I’m sure fans will go crazy watching it.

“Heavy rotation” will be released on August 18th.

Anyway, check it out after the cut!

TV / Movies

Okada Masaki & Aoi Yu in upcoming movie “Raiou”

by Shiso on July 25, 2010

Upcoming movie “Raiou/雷桜” which Okada Masaki and Aoi Yu star in, will be released on October 22nd. “Raiou” is originally a popular novel by Ueza Mari, which sold 170,000 copies in Japan.

It’s a sad love story between a Shogun and a humble girl. Okada Masaki plays the Shogun who grew up without love and Aoi Yu plays a wild yet humble girl who grew up in a mountain village.

Check out the trailers for “Raiou/雷桜” after the break.

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