Fujigaya Taisuke from the popular Johnny’s group Kis-My-Ft.2 has been cast as the lead role in the forthcoming drama adaption of the classic manga “Mars” by Soryo Fuyumi. Starring along side him will be Kubota Masataka ,who recently starred as Kira in Death Note, and Iitoyo Marie, who recently appeared in the drama “Gakko no Kaidan.”
This week’s guests were AKB48 and BREAKERZ.
AKB48 – Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby
BREAKERZ – YAIBA
This week’s guests were Chris Hart, AKB48, Hata Motohiro, Morning Musume ’15, and THE ALFEE.
Chris Hart – Silent Eve
AKB48 – Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby
Hata Motohiro – Seinaru Yoru no Okurimono
Morning Musume ’15 – One and Only
THE ALFEE – G.S. I Love You ~Ano Hi no Kimi e~
On January 13, LADYBABY will release their new single, “Age Age Money ~Ochingin Daisakusen~.” The song deals with reviving the economy and raging the wages of working people. Today, the group released the music video for the song. The clip was shot in New York and Los Angeles, where LADYBABY recently had concerts. Check it out after the jump!
The iconic characters of the biggest movies from the J-horror craze are brought together in a new film “Sadako Vs Kayako”. Kadokawa and NBCUniversal Japan are partnering to create the movie. The film stars Yamamoto Mizuki, who will be caught in between the two spirits. Shiraishi Koji will be directing.
The first teaser for the movie is out, and features a scene of the iconic Kayako hand coming out of infamous well that belongs to Sadako. The movie will hit theaters on June 2016 with a planned 4D release.
“Sadako vs Kayako” actually started as an April Fools joke when the website of Ju-on: The Final promoted a then non-existent “Sadako vs. Kayako” crossover film. With the movie now becoming a reality, you can catch the first spooky preview below.
Nihon Monitor has revealed the ranking for the number of CM contracts for 2015. Last year, Matsuoka Shuzo, Sakurai Sho and Rola topped the male and female celebrity rankings, respectively.
Who reigned as the CM King and Queen this year? Find out below.
On December 31 at 11:45 PM, CDTV will air this year’s edition of its annual New Year’s Eve special, CDTV Special! New Year’s Eve Premier Live 2015→2016. Today, the first set of performers on the show was announced. The list includes Sandaime J Soul Brothers, AKB48, and back number. See who else is performing after the jump!
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.