The first trailer for the live action adaption of Akiko Higashimura‘s Princess Jellyfish(Kuragehime) manga has been posted, along with a poster for the movie, both which can be seen below, along with a cast list and translation of the trailer.

Notoriously bitter Ayumi Hamasaki ex Maro (Maroka Uchiyama) will take part in one of the many gay sex scenes in the upcoming film ‘Tokyo: The City of Glass‘.

His hookup scenes in particular are with the character Yon played by South Korean actor Gox JK (pictured right), partner of main character Toru. Model Press released an image late last year to create some buzz, but as the film’s release nears, more attention is being brought to it.

Check that out below. It’s not graphic but Maro is serving a bit of nipple.

First Ayumi Hamasaki, now AKB48’s Mayu Watanabe and producer Yasushi Akimoto have accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

They were challenged to participate in this viral campaign on the last day of their 3-day Tokyo Dome concert. Rino Sashihara and Minami Takahashi dumped the bucket of ice on their producer Akimoto’s head, while Mayu dumped the bucket on her own head like the Independent Woman she is.

Akimoto nominated Fuji TV president Chihiro Kameyama, Toyota President Akio Toyoda, comic Tsurube Shofukutei, and New York-based Japanese painter Hiroshi Senju.

Check out the video of both below.

Do dolls have hearts? Can people be moved by songs sung by dolls?

These are just two of the questions being posed by one of Japan’s newest and most elusive duos.

In 2013, over 300,000 mannequins disappeared. Witnesses to these events were scarce, with the exception of two autonomous mannequins who began to navigate the world and understand the humans that oppress them.

A website was opened with the purpose of finding those who possess the covert skills required to become the heroes of a revolution about to take place. If eligible, you are issued two avatars: one as an agent, and one as a FEMM. Both are you, but at the same time, they’re not.

Far East Mention Mannequins, simply known as FEMM, is a music unit created by FEMM’S AGENCY SYNDICATE and fronted by previously mentioned mannequins MS-000000 and SW-000000 (aka RiRi and LuLa), handled by two of their top agents.

Their message is transmitted with help from the most talented creative teams in Japan. From Hidali, a choreography unit who have also provided dances for WORLD ORDER and will.i.am, to GM Atelier, who supplies all of their latex costuming, and Brian Lee, known for his work with Icona Pop and Owl City, FEMM is turning the industry upside down with their outlandish mythology and ideas.

FEMM has been the subject of a lot of online buzz since the release of their aggressive Girl Power anthem ‘Fxxk Boyz Get Money‘ last month. It seems like this enigmatic duo came out of nowhere, releasing music video after music video while still maintaining their high quality and hyper-stylized conceptual aesthetic.

We caught up with their agents Honey-B and W-Trouble to find out more information about their mannequins and motives.

Funassyi isn’t your typical Japanese mascot. While most of the time you’ll see these life-sized characters quiet and slow, Funassyi has a shrill singing voices and high-energy dance moves. It’s quite fond of heavy metal as well.

Funassyi is a genderless pear that unofficially represents the city of Funabashi, Chiba. Originally created by a citizen to promote their website, Funassyi became a hit and made many appearances in different forms of media, eventually becoming famous throughout Japan. Denied by the city, this 1,875 year old pear is now independent, free to explore Japan and release music.

In fact, it’s new song ‘Bugi Bugi Funassyi -Funassyi Official Theme Song Vol.2-‘ is released today! Watch Funassyi fight off wrestlers and reveal its “art of alter ego” below.

Up and coming rock band Kinoko Teikoku has released the music video for their forthcoming single “Tokyo.” “Tokyo” is set for release on September 9. It is a limited edition one-track single of 5000 copies. It is priced at ¥100. It is only available at Tower Records, HMV, diskunion, and the website of their label, UK.PROJECT. The single is a prelude to their new album, which is set for release later this year. Check out the video and single cover after the jump!

RYO from ORANGE RANGE has released the short video for his upcoming limited single ‘Tim Don!-Don! feat. DJ KEIN‘ to ORANGE RANGE’s official YouTube Channel.

‘Tim Don!-Don!’ is a reggae song with an Okinawan folk music-inspired chorus produced in collaboration with DJ Kein. Experience the music of this summery song as you watch RYO show off his casual dance alongside swimsuited beauties.

Check it out below!

For the first time this year, there were ringtone certifications:

Chaku-Uta

Double Platinum:
Namie Amuro – Hide & Seek (6/1/07)
Ikimonogakari – Bluebird (4/3/08)
Ayumi Hamasaki – Days (12/3/08)

Check out the lengthy list of full songs that were certified after the jump!