Kuriyama Chiaki chosen as new image character for ‘Aeon Mall’

Actress Kuriyama Chiaki has been chosen as the new image character for ‘Aeon Mall‘! She will be starring in their latest CM starting February 29th.

The campaign slogan for the new CM is “DO MALL!! AEON MALL”. With her lively appearance, Kuriyama will represent the mall’s many features, which include shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Kuriyama reflected on the CM shoot …


Ishikawa Rika chosen as new image character for “Premium Tsubaki-chan”

On February 27th, Dream Morning Musume member Ishikawa Rika attended a press conference for the hair treatment product, “Premium Tsubaki-chan“, as its new image character.

A few days ago, it was announced that former Morning Musume members Ishiguro Aya and Tsuji Nozomi would be making a guest appearance at Dream Morning Musume’s concert at Nippon Budokan on March 10th. …


Matsuda Shota chosen as new image character for ‘GATSBY’

It’s been revealed that actor Matsuda Shota has been chosen as the new image character for men’s cosmetics brand, ‘GATSBY‘.

“GATSBY” is widely known for their CMs featuring SMAP’s Kimura Takuya, who has been the brand’s image character since 2006. Previous image characters include Hagiwara Kenichi, Yoshida Eisaku, Motoki Masahiro, and Matsuda’s father Matsuda Yusaku.

In the new CM, Matsuda conveys strong …


Kyary Pamyu Pamyu chosen as new image character for “BREO”

It’s been revealed that model-turned-singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has been chosen as the new image character for Glico’s oral care mint, “BREO“.

Kyary was chosen as the brand’s new image character for her uniqueness and individuality. The latest CM will feature Kyary transformed into a businessman, a school girl, a cabin attendant, and an alien. She commented, “I wanted to draw out …


AKB48’s Sashihara Rino becomes model for ‘Samantha Thavasa’

On February 22nd, AKB48 member Sashihara Rino attended a press conference for the fashion brand, ‘Samantha Thavasa‘, as their latest Muse.

Sashihara appeared at the event wearing a pastel-colored blouse and a white mini-skirt. She shared that she was taken by surprise to receive the same title as Beyonce and fellow member Itano Tomomi, who are also Muses for the brand. …


AKB48 Research Student Mitsumune Kaoru to make CM debut with ‘Hewlett Packard’

It’s been revealed that AKB48 Research Student Mitsumune Kaoru will be starring in Hewlett Packard Japan’s (HP) latest CM.

Mitsumune is AKB48’s 13th generation research student who made her theater debut in December of last year. The new CM series will also star Maeda Atsuko, Itano Tomomi, Shinoda Mariko, and Kojima Haruna. In the CMs, each member will introduce their favorite …


Shoujo Jidai releases new CM for ‘e-ma’

Hard candy brand e-ma has just revealed a new CM starring Shoujo Jidai!

The commercial is full of stunning visuals that match perfectly with the Spring season. The girls work together to imitate the look of a pink flower by unfurling silk sheets. Shoujo Jidai’s mid-tempo ballad, “Time Machine“, was also used as the CM’s background track.

Check out the …


90 members of AKB48 to star in new ‘Wonda Coffee’ CM

AKB48’s new CM for Asahi’s ‘Wonda Coffee Morning Shot‘ will broadcast nationwide starting February 28th.

The CM will feature a total of 90 members from Team A, Team K, Team B, and Team 4, along with the group’s research members. This will be the first time for all members of AKB48 to star in a TV commercial for the …


Ueto is the real CM Queen of 2011

On February 17th, Video Research Ltd. released various statistics about the usage of commercials in 2011. As usual, they concentrated their analysis on the three main regions of Japan (Kanto, Kansai, and Nagoya) and the five main commercial networks.

The results show that the amount of commercials slightly decreased in Kanto and Kansai, while in Nagoya the amount slightly increased. Moreover …


Michishige Sayumi aims to be Morning Musume.’s next leader!

Morning Musume. member Michishige Sayumi attended a SANRIO event on February 14th in Aomi in Tokyo. The event commemorated the sale of goods for SANRIO character, Cinnamonroll.

Sayumi also produced her own bunny character “Sayu Usa” and gave away chocolate as a present. She commented that she’s wanted to make a cute character and that doing a collaboration with …


Ashida Mana to appear in a commerical for Canon

On February 12th, popular child actress Ashida Mana (7) made her appearance at a PR event for Canon’s new video camera, “iVIS” at Pacifico Yokohama.

Ashida will act in Canon’s new CF as an elementary schoolgirl who struggles to play tug-of-war, ball throwing, and rolling at a sports day at her school. For the ball throwing competition, her …


AKB48’s Kojima Haruna chosen as the CM character for ‘Schick Hydro Silk’

It’s been revealed that AKB48 member Kojima Haruna has been chosen as the CM character for ‘Schick Hydro Silk‘!

‘Hydro Silk’ is Schick’s first 5-blade razor for women, with water-activated moisturizing serum for smooth and silky skin. In the CM, Kojima promotes the product’s special features alongside the moisture character, ‘Moise-chan’. At the end, Kojima shows off her legs while striking a …


Matsuda Shota chosen as the new CM character for ‘Nacchan’

It’s been revealed that actor Matsuda Shota has been chosen as the new CM character for the soft drink, ‘Nacchan‘.

Since the product was launched back in 1998, popular actresses including Tanaka Rena, Horikita Maki, and Sakuraba Minami have served as its CM characters.

Matsuda, who has been watching the CM since his junior high school days, commented, “Never in my dreams …


Kiritani Mirei reveals her make-up process on Fasio’s special site

Actress/model Kiritani Mirei (22) has shared a video detailing her full make-up process through cosmetic brand Fasio’s (KOSE) special site, “Saikyou Fasio Girls.”

In order to film Kiritani’s natural make-up process, the filming was held without any specific lines or actions. Kiritani, who’s been the image character of the brand for quite some time, commented, “I hardly had opportunities to reveal my complete …


Hello Kitty to collaborate with Evangelion

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 …


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