Japan Box Office Report – December 19th/20th

(02) 'Tokyo Kazoku' / (01) 'Ted' / (03) 'Les Miserables'

(02) 'Tokyo Kazoku' / (01) 'Ted' / (03) 'Les Miserables'

American comedy ‘Ted‘ successfully charmed the Japanese moviegoers and took the lead in the weekend box office race with some impressive numbers.

Second place was also occupied by a new release in the form of the Japanese family drama ‘Tokyo Kazoku‘ starring a great ensemble of well-known actors. Director Yamada Youji …


Japan Box Office Report – January 5th/6th

(02) 'Les Miserables' / (01) 'ONE PIECE FILM Z' / (03) 'Skyfall'

(02) 'Les Miserables' / (01) 'ONE PIECE FILM Z' / (03) 'Skyfall'

This highest grossing movie of the weekend for the fourth consecutive week is ‘ONE PIECE FILM Z‘.

‘Les Miserables‘ defended its second position for the third week in a row as well. Meanwhile, ‘Kyo, Koi wo Hajimemasu‘ had to give up its third spot and allowed the three movies …


Japan Box Office Report – December 29th/30th

(02) 'Les Miserables' / (01) 'ONE PIECE FILM Z' / (03) 'Kyo, Koi wo Hajimemasu'

(02) 'Les Miserables' / (01) 'ONE PIECE FILM Z' / (03) 'Kyo, Koi wo Hajimemasu'

This highest grossing movie of this weekend once again is ‘ONE PIECE FILM Z‘.

The following movies from second to fourth place were all able to defend their positions as well. ‘Yokai Ningen Bem‘ moved up two positions and ranked fifth. The sixth slot featured the …


UVERWORLD to provide theme song for anime film, ‘Ao no Exorcist’

It’s been revealed that UVERWORLD will be providing the theme song for the upcoming anime film, ‘Ao no Exorcist‘ (December 28th release).

‘Ao no Exorcist’ is a popular manga by Kato Kazue that’s been serialized in ‘Jump Square‘ since 2009. UVERWORLD has provided the opening theme song for the TV anime series’ 1st season which started airing in April …


Details on “Ao no Exorcist” stage play adaptation revealed

As tokyohive reported previously, Kato Kazue’s manga “Ao no Exorcist” will get a stage play adaptation, and today, the details on the stage play including the cast members have been revealed.

The title for the stage play will be “LIVE ACT ‘Ao no Exorcist’ ~Majin no Rakuin~“, and the protagonist “Okumura Rin” will be played by Kimura Ryo while …


“Ao no Exorcist” to get stage play adaptation

Manga magazine, “Jump Square“, revealed through its March issue that Kato Kazue’s popular manga, “Ao no Exorcist“, would be getting a stage play adaptation!

“Ao no Exorcist” is a fantasy story that revolves around Rin, a young boy who pursues the path of becoming an exorcist after learning that he is the son of Satan. Its anime adaptation aired …


“Ao no Exorcist” to be released as an anime film

On the final episode of TV anime ‘Ao no Exorcist‘ that aired on October 2nd, producers announced that the show will be adapted into an anime film.  The exact release date of the movie will be announced later.

‘Ao no Exorcist’ is a popular manga by Katou Kazue that begun its serialization on May 2009 through monthly …


Oricon Comic Charts for September 12th

It’s that time of the week again — Oricon has revealed its weekly comic chart ranking for September 12th!

This week’s ranking contains a whole new lot, replacing the chart-toppers from the past two weeks.

Check out the new chart-toppers after the jump!


Full rip of ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D “IN MY WORLD” revealed!

Recently, rock band ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D latest single “IN MY WORLD” was released through various sites. This fourth single is also the second opening song for anime ,”Ao no Exorcist” and will be officially released on August 24th.

Check out this rock number below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_RYdjKg1ck

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Kuroki Meisa’s “Wired Life” PV revealed!

Singer, actress, and model Kuroki Meisa has revealed her PV for upcoming single, “Wired Life” set for release today, August 31st.

In this PV, she is featured singing behind a web of wires and over a shallow layer of water on the floor. “Wired Life” is the ending theme song of anime ‘Ao no Exorcist‘.

Check back later for a higher quality version of this video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y1WvwrnGcE

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Sample Kuroki Meisa’s upcoming single, “Wired Life / UPGRADE U!”

Audios from Kuroki Meisa’s upcoming single “Wired Life / UPGRADE U!” have been revealed on the ‘net.

The A-side of her new single is currently being used as the theme song for the anime series, “Ao no Exorcist“.  This is her first anime tie-up since making her 2008 debut. The second song, “UPGRADE U!“, is an upbeat, electronic …


Kuroki Meisa’s new single “Wired Life” chosen as ending theme for “Ao no Exorcist”

Actress-singer Kuroki Meisa’s 5th single “Wired Life” has been picked up as the ending theme to anime “Ao no Exorcist“, which is currently airing on TBS. The song, Meisa’s first to be featured in an anime since her 2008 debut, will go on air beginning July 10th, and the single is expected to be released sometime in September.

It …


UVERworld’s upcoming single chosen as theme song for anime

Previously, tokyohive reported that UVERworld would be releasing a new single “CORE PRIDE” on May 11th, and recently, it was announced that the new single has been chosen as the opening theme for upcoming anime “Ao no Exorcist.” The anime will start airing on April 17th and is currently an ongoing manga on Jump Square, written and illustrated by Kato …