Itano Tomomi & Taylor Momsen to feature in a new Samantha Thavasa CM

Left to Right: Yamamoto Mizuki, Laura, Ebihara Yuri, Michibata Jessica, Itano Tomomi, Tsuchiya Hazuki

Left to Right: Yamamoto Mizuki, Laura, Ebihara Yuri, Michibata Jessica, Itano Tomomi, Tsuchiya Hazuki

On June 28th, AKB48’s Itano Tomomi (19), Ebihara Yuri (31), and Michibata Jessica (26) visited a promotional event as image characters for a fashion brand, Samantha Thavasa. At that event, it was announced that they will be featured in a new Samantha Thavasa CM, titled “Samantha …


Check out V6’s Okada Junichi’s new CM for KIRIN’s “FIRE NEO”!

V6 member Okada Junichi is starring in the latest commercial for “KIRIN” to promote their new line of drinks, “FIRE NEO“.

The CM started airing on June 28th (JST), and you can check out the CM below!

Also, if you go to the website, you can see the other two CM spots in the lineup.

Don’t forget to check out some …


Toda Erika makes soft serve ice cream at Mini Stop event!

On June 28th, actress Toda Erika attended a campaign press conference in commemoration of Mini Stop’s “Soft Cream Vanilla” winning the gold award in the Monde Selection.

As the image character of the brand, Toda said, “It has been a dream of mine since I was a child. I’m nervous,” as she challenged herself to making soft serve ice cream for …


Minami Akina to send a love message into space with Samsung’s GALAXY S2

It was recently revealed at a release commemoration event for NTT DoCoMo’s newest smart phone, the GALAXY S2, that popular talent Minami Akina will be sending a love message into space!

From July 15th through 17th, Samsung Electronics‘ “Space Balloon Project” will launch the GALAXY S2 towards space to a height of 30,000 meters using a weather observation balloon. …


Yaguchi Mari cheers on Goto Maki at AEON Topvalu event

During an event for AEON Topvalu on June 27th, Dream Morning Musume member Yaguchi Mari shared her thoughts about Goto Maki’s recent decision to go on hiatus.

The event was held to celebrate the release of the company’s new beer brand, “BARREAL“, which became available in stores last June. To celebrate, AEON Topvalu plans to launch a new …


Takahashi Ai talks with herself for “Koe Bank”!

As we previously reported, Morning Musume leader Takahashi Ai recently lent her voice to the Android app “Koe Bank“, which uses her voice to read text out loud.

In a fun application of the software, Takahashi talked with the “Koe Bank” version of herself. During the video, “Ai-droid” challenges the idol to a series of acting “challenges”, where …


Check out Arashi’s cell phone CMs for “Android au”!

In Arashi’s latest CMs, the men show you various Android au phones that fit your tastes.

Do you want a full keyboard? Do you want a phone with 3D abilities? Do you want a phone that is tough? No problem, Arashi has you covered!

Check out the funny CMs below!


SMAP becomes “Shirato Family” in Softbank’s new CM!

Popular group SMAP transforms a total of six times in the new CM for Softbank, such as the “Shirato Family”, cabin attendant, business man, and samurai.

To express the charm of the folding smartphone, “AQUOS PHONE THE HYBRID 007SH”, the CM was made into 3 episodes, “Futatsu Ori no Uta”, “Suit Talk”, and “Sumato-ke Talk”.

As members of …


Tanimura Nana raves over smart phones at ‘au’ event

On June 22nd, singer Tanimura Nana appeared at the “au NEW COLLECTION 2011 SUMMER in OSAKA” event.

During the event, the beautiful singer talked about pictures and other stories that she’s shared through her personal blog and official Twitter. Tanimura also performed an a capella version of her hit single, “If I’m not the one“, which will be included …


Check out Perfume’s new CM + mini commentary for Kirin!

Previously, tokyohive reported that Perfume will be appearing as image characters for Kirin on their new CM.

Now, the CM and a short commentary is now available for viewing! In the commentary, Ayaka Nishiwaki or A-chan commented saying, “It’s delicious!” The other two members agreed with her commentary. The group also expressed their gratitude for being able to …


SKE48’s Matsui Rena & Matsui Jurina collaborate with ASBee for a CM!

Nagoya-based unit SKE48 is collaborating with shoe store ASBee for the fifth time!

The girls participating are SKE48’s center girls Matsui Jurina and Matsui Rena. To express ASBee’s “SUMMER SALE”, the girls are dressed up in cute marine outfits

Check out the CM and making below!

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ViViD collaborates with “SPECIAL FORCE” for exclusive items!

For a limited time, those who play the online game “SPECIAL FORCE” will be able to use three exclusive ViViD items!

This special promotion is being held in support of the band’s second single “BLUE“, which will be released on July 13th. Gamers can chose from the guns “ViViD M4A1″, “ViViD G36C”, or “ViViD PSG1″ once they input a …


Preview Tohoshinki’s song “Thank you my girl” in their new CM!

A short preview of Tohoshinki’s song “Thank you my girl” can be heard in their latest set of CMs for 7net Shopping!

In the commercials, the duo return home together after a long day of work. Instead of laying down, however, Yunho goes shopping on 7net and gradually gets Changmin to be interested as well.

“Thank you my girl” has not been …


Hirosue Ryoko’s new CM now available to view!

Yesterday, tokyohive reported that actress Hirosue Ryoko will appear in a CM by “Karada Meguricha“.

This “Kawaraine” CM sports a minimalist point of view and features just Hirosue with her tea, but doesn’t lack in the charm department.

Check out the simple but beautiful CM below!


AKB48 become vegetable sisters for their new CM

Left to right: Itano Tomomi (eggplant), Maeda Atsuko (tomato), and Takahashi Minami (cabbage)

Left to right: Itano Tomomi (eggplant), Maeda Atsuko (tomato), and Takahashi Minami (cabbage)

Today, it was revealed that thirty members of AKB48 will dress up as vegetables for their new CM for the event, “Yasai Ichinichi Kore Ippon”. Their CM will be titled, “Kore Ichi/AKB48 Yasai Slider”.

This CM is the continuation of last year’s “AKB48 Vegetable Sisters” CM, which gathered …