Asuka Langley Soryu was introduced to the world through the highly successful and acclaimed Neon Genesis Evangelion series. Asuka instantly became a hit with many Evangelion fans. Shes energetic, bright, and has confidence. With feats such as graduating University at age 14 she also posses both true strength and high achievements. Here are three reasons why a writer from Japanese website Charpedia thinks Asuka struck a chord with so many people.

A ‘tsundere’ character without being disagreeable.

When you say tsundere, you tend to imagine characters who stubbornly acts coldly towards their partner but, those sorts of situations in some respects give an unnatural impression. In that point calling Asuka a tsundere is simply because she is awkward in conveying her feelings well. At times her speech can be quite mature and her actions that make you forget shes just a middle school student, but on the flip side there’s a pure and inexperienced part to her as well.

Because that psychological description is natural without any hint of it being forced like many other anime characters, we feel a great charm from her “tsundere” behavior.Even though at a glance she looks perfect we cant help but be drawn to the gap where she sometimes shows her weaker side!

It was recently anounced that Arashi was chosen to host the Kouhaku Uta Gassen for the 5th year in row. Now, reports are saying that of Arashi with the help of Johnny Kitagawa himself bribed their way into the hosting position.

In June this year, Jin Akanishi, Tomohisa Yamashita and Kanjani 8’s Ryo Nishikido’s  incident regarding the theft and subsequent damage of a smartphone became a hot topic. The incident, which involved  the theft and apparent damage of a smartphone belonging to an unnamed person has apparently been settled out of court with a large sum of money, courtesy of Johnny.

According to related parties, the three known collectively as the ‘Akanishi Troop‘ were possibly going to be charged or arrested for the damages when Johnny’s Jimusho, at the last minute, stepped in and arranged a reconciliation with settlement money. It was reported in June by various media that the three were involved in an incident with a certain person in Roppongi. Apparently, the person had filmed them without their permission and an enraged Yamashita took the phone. Afterwards, Akanishi returned the phone to the police but as it was damaged, the owner filed a damage report with the police and a property damage enquiry was launched.

Sources report that the damage report was accepted and an arrest (at the time) could not be avoided. Until now however, this matter was only reported by “Tokyo Sports” and “Friday” who both have hostile relations with Johnny but if this leads to anything more serious (like an arrest) then other media sources will no doubt report on it too.

Earlier this year, Utada Hikaru celebrated her 15th anniversary in the music industry be releasing a remastered edition of her debut album “First Love.” The celebration continues on December 9 with the release of a cover tribute album. The album is titled “Utada Hikaru no Uta.” “Utada Hikaru no Uta” will feature several artists, from up and comers to big names. The lists of artists and songs to be featured on the album has yet to be announced but will be in the near future. A special site for the album has been launched. The site will feature Utada-inspired artwork such as the picture in the header and the one after the jump by German graphic designer Carolin Loebbert.

Million:
Utada Hikaru – Beautiful World (8/29/07)

Double Platinum (500,000):
Momoiro Clover Z – Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo (11/21/12)

Platinum (250,000):
ayaka – Nijiiro (4/28/14)
LGMonkees – 3090~Ai no Uta~ (10/26/11)
Nishino Kana – Darling (8/13/14)
Nicki Minaj – Starships (4/11/12)

Gold (100,000):
Eir Aoi – IGNITE (8/20/14)
EXILE ATSUSHI – Precious Love (7/2/14)
AKB48 – Labrador Retriever (5/7/14)
Gospellers – Towa ni (2/26/04)
JUJU – Last Scene (9/9/14)
day after tomorrow – Soshite Boku ni Dekiru Koto (8/25/04)
Dream5 – Youkai Taisou Daiichi (4/23/14)
Hata Motohiro – Himawari no Yakusoku (8/6/14)
Yoshida Yamada – Hibi (12/18/13)
L’Arc~en~Ciel – CHASE (12/14/11)
Sting – Shape Of My Heart (10/1/08)
Pitbull – Don’t Stop The Party feat. TJR (10/24/12)
Fergie – Big Girls Don’t Cry (10/18/06)

It was revealed earlier today that Sandaime J Soul Brothers will release a new single, “O.R.I.O.N.” on December 10th. This single will conclude their four seasons series. The other singles released include: S.A.K.U.R.A. for spring, R.Y.U.S.E.I. for summer and C.O.S.M.O.S. for autumn. Previously Sandaime has released winter singles such as “Powder Snow ~Eien ni Owaranai Fuyu~” and “Fuyu Monogatari“. However unlike those ballads, “O.R.I.O.N.” is an uptempo song.

The single will come in two versions, CD only (1,200 yen) and CD + DVD (1,800 yen).

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Hello AramaJapan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week, Nishino Kana beat off competition from Sexy Zone and JUJU to come out on top. JUJU is back again this week along with 2 newcomers. 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!

Ex-Midori frontwoman Mariko Goto is set to release her new album on November 12. This will be her third solo album and it is titled “Kowareta Hako ni Rinakkusu.” The album has 9 tracks and comes in 2 different versions. In addition to the covers and tracklist, she’s also released a trailer for the album. In the trailer, Mariko can be seen performing live in a blood splattered outfit and stagediving. Check it all out after the jump!