We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.
This week on Recochoku, Namie Amuro topped the chart for the second week in a row with “Hero.”
On iTunes, RADWIMPS topped the chart for the second week in a row with the movie version of “Zen Zen Zense.”
This week’s guests were Keyakizaka46, Little Glee Monster, and Fairies.
Keyakizaka46 – Sekai ni wa Ai Shika Nai
Little Glee Monster – Watashi Rashiku Ikite Mitai
Fairies – Crossroad
Ishihara Satomi will be starring in NTV’s new drama Jimi ni Sugoi! Koetsu Garu Kono Etsuko (Simpleness Is Great!: Proofreading Girl Etsuko Kono). This is Ishihara’s first starring drama with NTV. The drama is based on the “Kouetsu Girl” novel series by Miyagi Ayako.
Ishihara plays the protagonist Etsuko, who dreams of becoming a fashion magazine editor. However, she is assigned to the “Review Division”, correcting typographical errors and reporting discrepancies. She dresses in flashy clothes every day and despite being assigned to the proofreading department, she dedicates herself fully and goes beyond her proofreading work by meeting authors in person and going into actual locations to verify facts.
No word yet regarding other cast of the drama. Jimi ni Sugoi! Koetsu Garu Kono Etsuko will start airing in October.
(via Yahoo)
Earlier, there were rumors of SMAP’s disbandment that shook the Japanese netizens, media, and even international. Now, Johnny’s & Associates Inc. has sent a fax to the media today, August 14, 2016, that SMAP will be officially disbanding.
This week’s guests were Tanimura Shinji, Kalafina, Creephyp, Monkichi, and Fairies.
Tanimura Shinji x Kalafina – Alcira no Hoshi
Creephyp – Oni
Monkichi – Haruka
Fairies – Crossroad
It’s almost time for NTV’s yearly charity show “24- Hour Television”, which will broadcast on August 27- 28. A key feature of the program is the 24-Hour drama special. NEWS’ Kato Shigeaki will star in this year’s drama titled “Momoku no Yoshinori Sensei ~Hikari wo Ushinatte Kokoro ga Mieta~” (Blind Teacher Yoshinori). The drama is based on the novel by Arai Yoshinori.
Kato will be playing the role of teacher Arai Yoshinori. Arai taught at a junior high school while going blind due to retinal detachment. Arai’s wife, Mayumi, will be played by Sawajiri Erika. Other cast include Koizumi Kotaro, Hashizume Isao, Takabayashi Yukiko and Johnnys West Kotaki Nozomu.
NEWS will serve as the main personality, and they will be joined by actress Haru. It is also the first time for this program to be held at the famous Nippon Budoukan.
You might have gotten used to 24hr TV dramas being a constant tearjerker and featuring the protagonist dying from a terminal illness. Looks like this year’s drama will differ a bit by seeking to inspire from the story of the blind teacher who still lives to tell the tale. Catch a preview below! The drama will air on August 27, 9pm.
This week’s guests were Nishino Kana, T.M.Revolution, Funky Kato, Sexy Zone, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Ken Yokoyama, and Hanaregumi.
Nishino Kana – Torisetsu
T.M.Revolution – HIGH PRESSURE
Funky Kato – Chuuto Hanpa na Star
Sexy Zone – Sexy Zone
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra feat. Ken Yokoyama – Hoshi Furu Yoru ni
Hanaregumi – Kazoku no Fuukei