Music Japan reveals their lineup for May 20th episode!

Popular music program Music Japan has revealed the guest lineup for their May 20th episode!

In this upcoming broadcast, artists such as YUI, SKE48, Ashida Mana, and NYC will be making their appearance on stage to perform their respective songs.

Check out the full details of next week’s episode after the cut!


Sakurai Sho to be NTV’s main caster for London Olympics

It’s been revealed that Arashi’s Sakurai Sho will be NTV’s main caster for the upcoming London Olympics.

This will be Sakurai’s third time to serve as the main caster for the Olympics. His first time was Beijing in 2008, then Vancouver in 2010. Sakurai is scheduled to report live from London from the opening day, July 27th.

He expressed, “After experiencing my …


Odagiri Joe’s drama ‘Kazoku no Uta’ to be discontinued due to low rate

It has been reported the Fuji TV will bring Odagiri Joe’s drama ‘Kazoku no Uta‘ to an end on June 3rd with the 8th episode.

The drama began airing on April 15th, and the first episode marked an average viewer rating of 6.1% in the Kanto area. It has continued to receive low viewer ratings — …


Performances from Music Japan’s May 13th broadcast unveiled!

On May 13th’s episode of popular music program Music Japan, NMB48, Kimura Kaela, and AAA made their stage performance on this episode.

Check out their performances below!

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<“Nagiichi” – NMB48>

<“Mamireru” – Kimura Kaela>

<“Still Love You” – AAA>

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Ichikawa Mikako & cast of movie ‘Renta Neko’ attend first screening event

On May 12th, film director Ogigami Naoko’s new movie ‘Renta Neko‘ was released, and Ichikawa Mikako and other cast attended first screening event in Tokyo. Along with Ogigami and Ichikawa, co-star Kusamura Reiko, Mitsuishi Ken, Yamada Maho talked their delight to reach the first screening day. The movie will be shown at Berlin International Film Festival and other oversea’s …


‘Sadako 3D’ movie to be released throughout Asia

On May 12th, the cast of horror film, ‘Sadako 3D‘, attended the first stage greeting in Tokyo.

During this event, it was announced that the movie will be released in South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The cast was delighted to hear this good news that even Sadako approached actress Ishihara Satomi and gave her a hug. …


Sonoyama Makie talks about Shioya Shun at Nakai Masahiro’s ‘Kinsuma Special’

Chef and talento Sonoyama Makie made an appeared on TBS’s variety show ‘Nakai Masahiro no Kinsma Special‘ on May 11th.  She talked about the trouble of Shioya Shun’s two-timing relationship.

According to Sonoyama, around 6 month ago, Shioya visited her restaurant and he asked to have a meal together. They began officially dating last February.

This was her first time to appear …


Drama Prime Time Report – May 7th~May 10th

Drama Prime Time Report – May 7th~May 10th

Drama Prime Time Report – May 7th~May 10th

The Golden Week is over and all networks are back to their regular schedule, however, this doesn’t mean that every drama’s ratings have changed for the better this week.

The Monday dramas are among the group that recovered from last week’s slump, especially ‘Hancho 5‘ (TBS), which had to go against many variety specials …


MUSIC STATION reveals lineup for May 18th

TV Asahi’s popular music program, ‘MUSIC STATION‘, has revealed the guest lineup for their May 18th broadcast!

In next week’s episode, AKB48’s Sashihara Rino will take on the stage with her solo debut single, “Soredemo Sukidayo“, and the boys of NYC will perform their upcoming single, “Haina!“.

The show will also feature appearances by Kimura Kaela, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Saito Kazuyoshi, and …


Suzuki Kyoka to guest star as Sakai Masato’s ex-wife in Fuji TV drama ‘Legal High’

On May 10th, it was announced that actress Suzuki Kyoka (43) will make a guest appearance on the May 22nd broadcast (6th episode) of Fuji TV’s ‘Legal High‘ (Tuesdays, at 9PM).  She will play the ex-wife of Sakai Masato (38).

Suzuki will play Keiko, the ex-wife of the protagonist Komikado. Keiko is a lawyer who has never lost a case and …


Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to appear on ABC TV’s ‘Ohayo Asahi desu’

Model and singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (19) will appear on ABC TV’s ‘Ohayo Asahi desu‘ (Monday – Friday, 6:45AM). Filming took place in the Minami area of Osaka.

Kyary, who popularized the “kawaii” look went to a second-hand clothing store for the filming. She happily coordinated for her date with the host Urakawa Yasuyuki (40).

She overwhelmed Urakawa  and announcer Kita Yukari …


SECRET’s “Twinkle Twinkle” PV released

SECRET has released the PV for their newest Japanese single “Twinkle Twinkle“.

“Twinkle Twinkle” is reported to be the ending theme song for ‘Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden‘, a gag spin-off of the popular ’Naruto Shippuden‘ series. The single will go on sale June 13th.

Fit for an anime, “Twinkle Twinkle” features an upbeat J-pop sound, and the PV hops …


Ashida Mana and Toyokawa Etsushi to star in new Fuji TV drama

Toyokawa Etsushi and Ashida Mana will be starring in the upcoming Fuji TV drama, ‘Beautiful Rain‘, starting in July.

In the drama, Toyokawa plays the role of Keisuke, a single father who is diagnosed with juvenile Alzheimer’s disease. Meanwhile, Ashida will take on the role of a 2nd grade student named Miu who supports her father during his times of trial.

This will …


More cast members announced for upcoming movie “Aku no Kyoten”

As previously reported, Kishi Yusuke’s novel “Aku no Kyoten” will be getting a live-action movie adaptation starring Ito Hideaki. Since the announcement, more cast members have been revealed.

“Aku no Kyoten” is a suspenseful novel that depicts cruel murder cases that happen at a school, committed by a high school teacher, “Hasumi Seiji” (played by Ito). It will be …


The new Sadako reveals her face

Who's the real Sadako?

On May 11th, distributor Kadokawa Pictures has finally revealed the actress who is playing the Japanese horror icon Sadako in the upcoming movie ‘Sadako 3D’.

At a special advanced screening in April, an selected audience was already able to see the majority of the movie, except for the last 12 minutes that reveal the face of Sadako. After the screening, Sadako herself made a surprise appearance at the stage greeting herself and went to throw the opening pitch of a baseball game a few days later. Many people became curious about which actress is hiding behind the long black hair.

Find out the true identity of Sadako after the cut!


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