Morisanchu’s Oshima Miyuki chosen as the charity marathon runner for this year’s 24-Hour Television

On May 11th, it was announced on the variety show “Arashi ni Shiyagare” that female comedian trio Morisanchu’s Oshima Miyuki (33) has been chosen as the charity marathon runner for NTV’s annual telethon “24-Hour Television 36 Ai wa Chikyuu wo Sukuu“.

Oshima revealed the reason why she decided to take on as the runner. “Even though I weigh 88 kilograms, and …


Oricon Weekly Charts for 4/29 ~ 5/5

Oricon has just released its weekly charts for April 29th to May 5th.

Check out the results below!

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<Single Weekly Ranking>

1. “Real Sexy! / BAD BOYS” – Sexy Zone : 5/1 (138,863)

2. “RPG” – SEKAI NO OWARI : 5/1 (79,182)

3. “Soredemo, Ikiteyuku” – EXILE ATSUSHI & Tsuji Nobuyuki : 5/1 (23,447)

4. “Uta no✩Prince Sama♪Maji LOVE 2000% Idol Song” – …


Oricon Weekly Charts for 4/22 ~ 4/28

Oricon has revealed its weekly charts for April 22nd to the 28th.

The results can be seen below!

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<Single Weekly Ranking>

1. “Hesomagari / Koko ni Shika nai Keshiki” – Kanjani8 : 4/24 (295,076)

2. “SPARK” – Sandaime J Soul Brothers : 4/24 (67,392)

3. “Magi LOVE 2000%” – ST☆RISH : 4/24 (50,845)

4. “Blind Love” – CNBLUE : 4/24 (47,577)

5. “THE IDOLM@STER …


Sakurai Sho to host 12-hour live broadcast special music program

NTV will air a special music program “THE MUSIC DAY Ongaku no Chikara” on July 6th to commemorate their 60th anniversary since its launching, and Arashi member Sakurai Sho will serve as the main host.

Just like NTV’s annual telethon “24-Hour Television”, ”THE MUSIC DAY Ongaku no Chikara” is also planned to be their  annual special music program. The broadcast network plans …


Arashi to release new single “Endless Game” in May

It was revealed that Arashi will be releasing a new single titled “Endless Game” on May 29th. This is the group’s 41st single, and the title track is being used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s ongoing drama “Kazoku Game“, in which member Sakurai Sho is starring.

The single will come in two different types. Check out the details below.

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<Limited …


Oricon Monthly Charts for March 2013

Oricon has revealed their monthly charts for March 2013.

Check out the results below.

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<Single Monthly Ranking>

1. “Calling/Breathless” – Arashi : 3/6 (860,771)

2. “EXILE PRIDE ~Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame~” – EXILE : 4/3 (565,335)

3. “Kimi no Na wa Kibou” – Nogizaka46 : 3/13 (281,081)

4. “Suki! Suki! Skip!” – HKT48 : 3/20 (264,550)

5. “Ki•Su•U•Ma•I ~KISS YOUR MIND~ /S.O.S (Smile On Smile)” – …


Recochoku’s weekly download charts for 03/27~04/02

Recochoku have just updated their weekly charts for the week of March 27th to April 2nd.

Check out the top ranking digital singles, chaku-uta, and music videos for this week after the cut!


MUSIC STATION performances from March 29

On the March 29 broadcast of TV Asahi’s music program, ‘MUSIC STATION‘, Arashi, Fukuyama Masaharu, AKB48, Momoiro Clover Z, Takahashi Minami, and Kis-My-Ft2 took the stage and gave stellar performances.

Check them out below!

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<Special Medley – Arashi>

<“Sakurazaka” & “Get the groove” & “Tanjoubi ni wa Masshiro na Yuri wo” – Fukuyama Masaharu>

<“Tenohira ga Kataru Koto” & “10nen Zakura” – AKB48>

<“Neo STARGATE” …


Japan Box Office Report & Trailer Park – March 16th/17th

(02) 'Platina Data' / (01) 'Doraemon' / (03) 'Precure All Stars New Stage 2'

(02) 'Platina Data' / (01) 'Doraemon' / (03) 'Precure All Stars New Stage 2'

After the recent influx of somewhat intriguing Western movies that dominated the Japanese box office charts, it’s finally the first time this year that the top 3 of the box office chart is made up of Japanese movies only.

The top 3 is led by ‘Doraemon‘ which …


Oricon Weekly Charts for 3/4 ~ 3/10

Oricon has released its weekly charts for March 4th to the 10th.

Check out the results after the cut.


Arashi’s latest single sets new record, sells over 750,000 copies in the first week

Arashi’s 40th single “Calling/Breathless” (released on March 6) sold 756,000 copies in the first week, and topped Oricon’s weekly ranking for the week of March 18.

This was the best first week sales for the group since their debut back in November 1999, as their previous best sales for a single was 572,000 copies with “Hatenai Sora” (released in November 2010). …


Matsumoto Jun & Ueno Juri wrap up filming for ‘Hidamari no Kanojo’

On the morning of March 5, Arashi’s Matsumoto Jun (29) and actress Ueno Juri (26) wrapped up filming for their first co-starring film “Hidamari no Kanojo” (directed by Miki Takahiro).  The pair play the role of lovers in the film. Filming began on January 18 of this year and after filming together for approximately 1.5 months, they were filled …


MUSIC STATION performances from March 1st

On the March 1st episode of TV Asahi’s ‘MUSIC STATION‘, AKB48, Arashi, SMAP, and Perfume took the stage and gave spectacular performances. Check them out below!

<”So long!” & “GIVE ME FIVE!” - AKB48>

<”Breathless” & “Calling” – Arashi>

<”Battery” & “Mistake” – SMAP>

<”Mirai no Museum” & “Chocolate Disco” – Perfume>


Which male celebrity would you want as your boyfriend?

ORICON STYLE recently asked 500 women who are in their teens, twenties, thirties and forties for which male celebrities they would want as a boyfriend, and the results are in!

This year, Arashi’s Sakurai Sho topped the ranking for the first time, and not only Sakurai, but all Arashi members ranked in TOP 10 which shows Arashi’s firm popularity once again.

Check out …


Arashi reveals the short PV for ‘Breathless’

The short PV for Arashi’s “Breathless” has been revealed. “Breathless” is one of the title tracks of the group’s upcoming double A-side single “Calling/Breathless” that is scheduled for release on March 6.

It has been chosen the theme song for a member Ninomiya Kazunari’s starring movie “Platinum Data” (to be open in theaters starting on March 16).

Check out the …


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