Since the disbandment of SMAP was made official on 14th August, many celebrities and actors who worked with the 5 before has shared their words of support and concern in the media or through social accounts. Let’s have a quick look at their reactions.
Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Nogizaka46 defeat Namie Amuro and RADWIMPS. This week, we have 2 returnees from last week facing off against a newcomer! Find out what various staff members thought of the songs that topped the physical and digital charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!
On August 14, SMAP announced that they will disband on December 31. Given this, it comes as no surprise that today Fuji TV announced that SMAP’s variety show, SMAP x SMAP, will end as well. Fuji TV hasn’t announced when the show will end exactly, just that it will happen sometime this year.
Fuji TV said that they will continue to produce the show and hope that viewers will continue to support it until the end.
On August 17, KEN THE 390 will release his new EP, “Rock The House.” The summer-themed release includes production by DJ WATARAI, ist, China from BUZZER BEATS, hokuto, and MONBEE. In keeping with the summer theme, KEN THE 390 recently traveled to the tropical city of Da Nang, Vietnam to shoot the music video for the EP’s title track. Check it out below, along with more information on his new EP!
The Television Drama Academy Awards is held quarterly every year by popular magazine “The Television”. The results are decided through combined votes of the magazine readers, special juries, and TV journalists.
As expected Ohno Satoshi (Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi) and Haru Kuroki (Juhan Shuttai!) did well with both fans and critics. Did any of your favorite Dramas from the last season take home gold? See the complete results below.
On August 31, new singer-songwriter Izumo Sakino will release her second single, “Sekai no Shikake.” The song serves as the theme song for the NTV drama “Isan Sozoku Bengoshi Kakizaki Shinichi.” Sakino said that she was honored to have her song be a drama theme.
The single’s B-side, “Hana Ichi Monme”, is the theme song for the Tokyo Midtown art event “FLOWERS BY NAKED Miwaku no Rakuen.”
Sakino has now released the music video for “Sekai no Shikake.” Check it out below!
Final Fantasy XV might be delayed for 2 months, but the game is unmistakably on its final stretch to completion. Just yesterday, the official Youtube channel of Square Enix uploaded a 52 minutes gameplay video of it’s “master version” that showcases a ton of what the game has to offer. The video started at the beginning of the game before jumping a lot, displaying not only the story and the breathtaking visual of the game, but also the mechanics and mini games, such as fishing and chocobo racing. There’s a lot more to say, but it probably is better to just catch the video right after the jump! Careful, however, as watching it might just makes waiting for the game more unbearable.
Final Fantasy XV is out on 29 November.
Rie Miyazawa is starring as a mother sentenced to 2 months left to live in the new Ryouta Nakano‘s movie “Yu wo Wakasu Hodo Atsui Ai” (Her Love Boils Bathwater). The anticipated heart-warming drama is set to hit the theatres in October this year, but the participants of the 40th World Film Festival in Montreal will have a chance to see it earlier. The film fest will be held from 25th October to 5th September. Check more details and the trailer after the jump!