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AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki & Miyazawa Sae to voice act for “Marimo no Hana” movie

by ustar on February 4, 2012

It’s been revealed that AKB48 members Kashiwagi Yuki and Miyazawa Sae will be voice acting in the upcoming movie, “Marimo no Hana ~Saikyo Buto Shogakusei Densetsu~“.

Kashiwagi will provide the voice for the protagonist ‘Marimo’, while Miyazawa will portray Marimo’s childhood friend, ‘Masaru’.

“Marimo no Hana” is based on the on-going manga by AKB48 producer Akimoto Yasushi and Kasumi Yuko. The story revolves …

Endorsements

AKB48 to appear in men’s suits for Haruyama CM

by halicolipocky on January 29, 2012

On January 29th, it was revealed that popular idol group AKB48 will appear in a TV commercial for “Haruyama”, a company that specializes in the distribution of men’s suits and attires. The upcoming endorsement will feature all 12 popular members such as Oshima Yuko in ‘Handsome Men’s Slim Suit’ and even drastically change their usual hairstyles to …

Endorsements

Maeda Atsuko and her 14-year-old self to star in new NTT Docomo CM

by ustar on January 13, 2012

Popular idol group AKB48 will be starring in a new NTT Docomo CM for the first time in 6 years.

In the CM, Maeda Atsuko will work with her 14-year-old self. No, she isn’t going back in time; the CM will just use past footage of Maeda as part of its production.

Maeda commented, “I’m surprised I haven’t changed …

Concerts / Events

AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki, Komori Mika & Maeda Ami hold handshake event in China

by kurumi on January 11, 2012

On January 10th, AKB48 members Kashiwagi Yuki, Komori Mika, and Maeda Ami held a special handshake event in Shanghai, China, where enthusiastic fans lined up to meet their favorite idols.

The 1,300 people who attended the event were chosen out of approximately 4,000 fans who had applied. “I really felt that we had a lot of fans in China,” said Kashiwagi, …

Music

Kashiwagi Yuki announces the release of French Kiss’ 5th single & 1st album

by Shiso on January 8, 2012

Kashiwagi Yuki revealed on her blog that AKB48’s sub unit French Kiss‘ 5th single is currently under the production.  They will also release their 1st album within the year.

According to Kashiwagi’s blog entry, the announcement was made during French Kiss’ live event held at Makuhari Messe on January 7th, and it seems like the members were not informed about the release either.

Stay …

General

Which celebrity would you want as your lover?

by kurumi on December 22, 2011

For many, winter is a special time of year where loved ones come together for holidays like Christmas and the first shrine visit of the new year. Lovers especially grow closer than ever during the holiday season.

Keeping this in mind, Oricon Style asked its readers for the 5th consecutive year on which famous celebrities of the opposite sex they would …

Concerts / Events

AKB48 celebrates their 6th year at the AKB48 theater

by Kanki on December 10, 2011

On December 8th, AKB48 held a performance at their theater in Akihabara in commemoration of their 6th anniversary.

The first generation members (later known as Team A) started off on that same stage as AKB48 on December 8, 2005. With 6 years passing, Team A, Team K, Team B, Team 4, and the research students all stood on stage and performed; …

Internet

Which AKB48 member is recently full of spirit and beauty?

by halicolipocky on November 27, 2011

AKB48 has come a long way since their debut major-label single, “Aitakatta”, released back in 2006. Since then, the girls have grown from their initial innocent image to beautiful women constantly displaying their charms through television, radio, and other mediums nationwide.

With this in mind, goo decided to ask their users, “Which AKB48 member is recently full of spirit and beauty?”

Let’s …

Concerts / Events

French Kiss holds a release event for their latest single

by ustar on November 23, 2011

On November 22nd, AKB48 sub-unit French Kiss held a release event for their latest single, “Saisho no Mail“.

French Kiss performed their new song in front of 50 fans who were invited to the event through a lottery. Regarding the song, member Takajo Aki commented, “It’s a song about destined love that starts with one mail. It has lovely lyrics like …

General

AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki diagnosed with pneumonia

by Kanki on November 13, 2011

Earlier this month, we reported that AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki was being treated at the hospital and would be absent from handshake events. On November 13th, Kashiwagi Yuki wrote a blog entry explaining what had happened.

The entry explained that fellow member Akimoto Sayaka substituted Kashiwagi in her absence. Though she felt guilty, Akimoto sent an encouraging message, …

General

AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki sent to the hospital for treatment

by Kanki on November 11, 2011

AKB48 staff members announced earlier that AKB48 Team B captain Kashiwagi Yuki was absent from the “Kaze wa Fuiteiru – Theater Edition” handshake event which was held at Makuhari Messe.

The staff wrote that Kashiwagi’s health has declined and that she is currently in the hospital for treatment.

Consequently, she will not be attending the handshake event at Makuhari Messe tomorrow as …

Endorsements

AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki chosen as the face of Kagoshima prefecture!

by halicolipocky on October 28, 2011

On October 28th, it was revealed that AKB48 member and Kagoshima-native Kashiwagi Yuki was chosen for the prefecture’s image CM titled, “Honmono. Kagoshima Prefecture”. In this advertisement, she will be dressed in a traditional clothing style while bringing attention to various sightseeing spots and products in Kagoshima to the viewers.

Kashiwagi, who is surrounded in a beautiful environment from this prefecture, …

Music

Radio rip for French Kiss’ latest single, “Saisho no Mail” revealed

by halicolipocky on October 8, 2011

On October 8th, the radio rip for AKB48’s sub-unit French Kiss upcoming single, “Saisho no Mail” was revealed. This is their 4th single featuring members Kashiwagi Yuki, Takajo Aki, and Kuramochi Asuka and is set for release on November 22nd.

The full details of the track has not been revealed yet – however, it is confirmed that this single will be …

Endorsements

Hewlett-Packard reveals new CMs featuring AKB48!

by kurumi on October 7, 2011

Hewlett-Packard Japan has revealed their latest CMs, starring the girls of AKB48 and their new song, “Rinjin wa Kizutsukanai“!

As previously reported, the commercial features members Oshima Yuko, Shinoda Mariko, and SKE48 member Matsui Rena as “support angels” for their latest product, followed by the brief appearances of Kashiwagi Yuki, Kojima Haruna, and Miyazawa Sae for a total of …

Scandals / Issues

AKB48 member Kashiwagi Yuki’s stage costume stolen and put up for online auction

by ustar on September 21, 2011

It’s been reported that AKB48 member Kashiwagi Yuki’s stage costume was stolen from a warehouse, and put up on an online auction site.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Kashiwagi’s stage costume was put up for auction by a male high school student (17) from Shiga Prefecture. He commented, “I bought it from someone on the internet. I didn’t know it …

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