misono: Afraid of standing in the spotlight

On this past Sunday, singer and talent misono (30) updated her blog about ranking #6 in the “When you see this entertainer on TV, you’ll want to switch channels” ranking.

“I was thinking if I would end up at number 1”, she opened up in a self-deprecating manner.

“When you see this entertainer on TV, you’ll want to switch channels” ranking:

  1. Mari Yaguchi
  2. Minomonta
  3. Nana Suzuki
  4. Miki Andou
  5. Uno Kanda
  6. misono
  7. hiromi & Kawamoto (Jichou Kachou)
  8. Kiko Mizuhara, Mai Asada & Yusuke Kamiji
Taking a closer look at Kiko Mizuhara’s popularity

Nose piercing, exposed chest, crotch shot. One way or another, the pictures that Kiko Mizuhara uploads on her Instagram account always attract attention.

“It’s art.” – That’s all Kiko has to say to those who refer to her crotch shot as indecent. But that reaction brought the public discussion to the boil.

Even though she graces the covers of fashion magazines all the time, a lot of hate on her surfaces on the World Wide Web.

tofubeats Releases PV for His Collaboration with Dream’s Ami

On September 16, tofubeats will release his second major label album, “POSITIVE.” This album comes nearly a year after his major label debut album, “First Album.” Like “First Album”, “POSITIVE” will feature an array of guests. Those featured guests are Dream Ami, okadada, KREVA, Tetsuya Komuro, Skylar Spence (formerly known as Saint Pepsi), Tamashiro Tina, Shigeru Kishida of Quruli, and Nakano Yoshie of EGO-WRAPPIN’. tofubeats describes this album as his most positive effort so far.

tofubeats recently released a demo version of the album’s title track on YouTube, but he didn’t reveal at the time who was going to be featured on the final version of the song. It was recently revealed that the vocalist on the song would be Dream / E-girls member Ami. The song was premiered today on the FM802 / InterFM radio show “Noz Beautiful Harmony”, which Ami co-hosts. tofubeats was recently a guest on the show. The song will be available for digital download via services such as Recochoku and iTunes tomorrow.

Today, tofubeats also released the music video for “POSITIVE.” The clip for the peppy song features various feet in action. Check it out after the jump, along with more information about the album!

Buzz Rhythm for August 7

This week’s guests were Ken Hirai, androp, and lol.

Ken Hirai – Kimi no Kodou wa Kimi ni Shika Narasenai

androp – Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!

lol – fire!

Kanjani8 releases Maemuki Scream!, CANDY MY LOVE and Zukkoke Otokomichi (band version) PVs

Dance! Sing! Sweat! Kanjani8’s Maemuki Scream! new single containing the debut track from ‘those girls’ was released last August 5. The title track “Maemuki Scream! (Positive Scream!) is currently on air as the commercial background song for Oronamin C. With the TV commercial’s familiar phrase, “Maemuki! Maemuki!”, this distinctive song is a Kanjani8-style summer dance anthem that will get listeners fired up and in the mood for dancing!

The single also contains CANDY MY LOVE by Canjani8 which is the debut single from Canjani8, the idol unit featured on the TV commercial for Candy Crush Soda. This moving song about the heartache of a young girl falling in love with love itself is a medium ballad that will remind you of idols from days gone by! The PV was first previewed through a series of Candy Crush Soda commercials. See the full music video and find out find out who appears as the man of Subako’s dreams.

The last video is the recording footage of Kanjani8’s band version of Zukkoke Otokomichi, which gives a view of the members recording with their instruments inside the studio. The original version of Zukkoke Otokomichi was released as a single in 2007.

The single covers and details are previously released. Check out the latest videos from Kanjani8 and Canjani8 below.

Arashi’s new single “Ai o Sakebe” previews, covers and tracklist

Arashi’s 47th single Ai o Sakebe (Crying Out Love), currently airing as commercial background song for Recruit Zexy, is set to a party rock’n roll tune. The members pour their hearts into the lyrics about the awkward and slightly wistful feelings of a man at a wedding ceremony towards the bride, who he used to yearn for, while still wishing the newlyweds a bright future. As “a love song from us,” it’s bound to become a new wedding song standard offering a message to a women from a man’s point of view.

The paired song Yume ni Kakeru, currently airing as JAL 2015 promotion song, also has a grandiose feel to it and is a song that inspires hopes and dreams in the people who listen to it. The first-run limited edition DVD includes the music video and its making of, in addition to a Ai o Sakebitaku Naru! choreography video, and the press conference for the unveiling of the JAL 2015 aircraft featuring a special hull design created by member Ohno Satoshi.

Check out the previews of the song from the aired CMs. JAL has recently updated their official YT account with commercials starring Arashi. Single covers and tracklist are also out! The single will be released on September 2.

Open Post

Hey Arama Japan! It’s Friday, so it’s Open Post time! Feel free to chat with your fellow readers about whatever you like! Enjoy!

Kis-My-Ft2’s Tamamori Yuta’s Sexy anan Photoshoot Revealed

Yesterday, we reported that Kis-My-Ft2’s Tamamori Yuta would be covering anan’s annual “Love and Sex” issue. The magazine was released today and we now have scans of the tantalizing spread. Yuta can be seen in various states of undress in bed, and in the shower. Check out the sensual shoot after the jump!