It’s been revealed that Sanrio’s Hello Kitty will be collaborating with popular anime, “Evangelion“, for a new line of products called “EVANGELION × HELLO KITTY“!
This new collaboration project is to commemorate Evangelion’s upcoming film, “Evangelion Shin Gekijouban: Q“. Hello Kitty will be seen dressed up as ‘Ayanami Rei’ and ‘Soryu Asuka Langley’ from the anime.
Starting in May, ten companies will …
AKB48’s Shinoda Mariko is filming a new CM for storage manufacturing company, Yodoko and their product “Yodo Monoki”.
This latest endorsement, titled “Yodo Monooki: Birth of a New Esmo!”, features Shinoda in a fairytale-like setting. She’s flanked by two gentlemen in top hats, and together they dance to a hip-hop version of “Happy Birthday to You” while promoting the new product. …
On January 30th, actress Takei Emi attended a press conference for Sokenbicha’s new CM.
During the press conference, reporters asked Takei how she relaxes from her busy schedule. She replied, “If I have at least 30 minutes between work, I go home and rest, even if it’s just for 5 minutes. It changes my mood.”
Takei also revealed that it becomes troublesome …
On January 29th, it was revealed that popular idol group AKB48 will appear in a TV commercial for “Haruyama”, a company that specializes in the distribution of men’s suits and attires. The upcoming endorsement will feature all 12 popular members such as Oshima Yuko in ‘Handsome Men’s Slim Suit’ and even drastically change their usual hairstyles to …
A few days ago singer Amuro Namie announced on her Facebook that she will be releasing her first single of 2012 titled, “Go Round“.
Today, the singer announced that the song will be the campaign song for ‘KOSE ESPRIQUE‘. The new cosmetic foundation will hit stores on February 16th.
No further information has been released regarding the single but stayed tuned to …
On January 27th, actress Takei Emi attended a PR event as the new image character for new stockings brand ‘Mirica‘.
At the event, Takei was wearing stockings with a tightening effect, which highlighted her healthy and beautiful legs. “I’m trying not to use the escalator as much as possible,” she revealed her secret. “I decided to always use the stairs.”
Takei usually …
On January 26th, Asahi Kasei announced that fashion model Ikeda Saemi (21) will serve as their 2012 campaign model. She will participate in PR for the company’s swimwear textiles launch and other various products within the group.
Ikeda was born in the city of Kagoshima and is an active model for women’s fashion magazines such as “JJ.”
Asahi Kasei aims to become …
AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko has been chosen to portray the ”Doraemon‘ character “Jaiko” for Toyota’s upcoming CM!
As previously reported, this CM series leaps 20 years into the future, with the Doraemon characters being played by a crew of talented actors. Frenchman Jean Reno will play as “Doraemon”; other cast members include Tsumabuki Satoshi (as “Nobita”), Mizukawa Asami (as “Shizuka-chan”), …
Today, Nissin Food Products released a new commercial for their ‘Chicken Ramen‘, starring popular child actress Ashida Mana as ‘Hiyoko-chan’ (a young chicken).
Ashida was appointed as the new image character for ‘Chicken Ramen’ back in August of 2011. For this new CM, she’s sporting the same cute costume as in the first commercial.
In the CM, Hiyoko-chan is pushing a …
On January 20th, actress Kiritani Mirei attended a press conference for Gunze’s “Body Wild” as a new image character.
“Body Wild” is Gunze’s underwear brand that both men and women can enjoy. Aside from Kiritani being chosen as the new image character, Gunze decided to produce a special limited edition Valentine’s Day underwear.
Kiritani commented, “I was very honored to receive the …
On January 23rd, ‘Seven & I‘ held a press conference for their upcoming “Valentine Fair“. The event was attended by AKB48 members Maeda Atsuko, Takahashi Minami, Itano Tomomi, and Sashihara Rino, who had fun sharing their past Valentine’s Day experiences.
Itano revealed, “Back during 6th grade in primary school, I bought chocolate worth $10 and brought it all the way to …
On January 20th, actress/model Sasaki Nozomi attended a press conference for Youfuku no Aoyama’s new suit brand for women. The brand, called “n♥ line by nozomi“, was produced by Sasaki herself. Her concept centered around the idea for women ‘to obtain a beautiful body line like Sasaki’s‘.
Regarding her first time designing a suit, Sasaki commented, “I thought it would be …
Actress Takei Emi will be continuing her endorsement of “MAQuillAGE” this year. Takei was selected by the cosmetics brand to be their CM character last year, and officials was so impressed that they’ve signed her on for another year.
On January 19th, ‘MAQuillAGE’ held a CM presentation event in Tokyo, and Takei appeared with almost no …
moumoon’s new song, “Tomodachi / Koibito“, has been chosen as the CM song for Lotte’s “Ghana Milk Chocolate“!
“Tomodachi / Koibito” can be found in moumoon’s 3rd album, “No Night Land“, which will be released on February 8th. It’s described as a pop number that is filled with bittersweet feelings of love.
As we reported earlier, the CM …
ayaka’s new song, “Soko Made Aruite Iku yo“, has been chosen as the CM song for the Kubota Corporation.
The Kubota Corportation is a manufacturing company that provides a variety of products that contributes to people’s lives and communities worldwide. The concept of their latest CM revolves around the motifs of “Food”, “Water”, and “Environment”; heart-warming scenes were filmed featuring shots …
