Johnny’s group KAT-TUN has joined Twitter, officially kicking off the groups 15th anniversary promotions! Many more senior Johnny’s groups have began to further embrace social media, with Kanjani8 joining Instagram on January 1st 2021. Upon joining Twitter, the first tweet made was announcing the groups upcoming 28th single titled “Roar“!

“Roar” will serve as the official theme song for the upcoming drama series Red Eyes: Kanshi Sosahan. The single will be available in multiple versions, with each member getting their own brand new solo song. A special website has been opened for the single. Visuals and the names for the new songs are still TBA.

Yesterday Yui Imaizumi shocked fans when she announced her marriage and pregnancy to YouTuber Mahoto Wantanabe. What should have been a happy and exciting time for fans quickly turned into them being worried for the former Keyakizaka46 member. As they learned of his abuse towards his ex-girlfriend.

While some argued that Mahoto had turned over a new leaf, it appears that he still may be up to no good. Tabloids have reported that while he was dating Yui, Mahoto began to prey on a 15-year-old girl.

Shukan Bunshun has conducted an interview with a woman that alleges that influencer / model Loveli sexually assaulted her. The 31-year old Loveli, real name Izumi Shirahama, has nearly half a million followers on Instagram. She is also the older sister of GENERATIONS member Alan Shirahama.

The accuser, A-san, is in her late 20s and worked for a major IT company. She was in charge of projects involving Loveli. In May 2019, Loveli, A-san, and three other people traveled to Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture on a bonding trip. Around 4:30 AM one night, after a drinking party, A-san said that Loveli attacked her. A-san had returned to their room earlier and was asleep when she was attacked.

“I really want to lick it”, Loveli said, as she lifted up A-san’s jumper skirt and took off her panties. She then proceeded to lick A-san’s pubic area.

Ryuichi Sakamoto has released a statement on his official site revealing that he has undergone surgery for rectal cancer. He was previously treated for throat cancer in 2014, which went into remission after six years. He was later diagnosed with rectal cancer last year. His surgery was a success, and he is now undergoing inpatient treatment.

Sakamoto thanked medical staff for treating him despite the stress they’re currently under due to the COVID-19 pandmic, saying, “Amid the overwhelmimg hardships that medical institutions and healthcare workers face during this unprecedented pandemic, the sincerity with which everyone involved cares for their patients is nothing short of admirable. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude.”

Actress Haruna Kawaguchi is the latest brand ambassador and face of the luxury Italian brand Aramni. She is one of the primary models for their 2021 Spring/Summer collection, and the visuals were released in Japan first prior to it’s global release. This is the second time Haruna has modeled for the brand.

The theme for the photoshoot is “individuality”, aiming to express a strong and free female image. Compared to her previous shoot, this one is more on the mature and elegant side. Kawaguchi can be seen wearing stylish pastel and floral print clothes perfect for the office or a night out on the town. Check out a promotional video and visuals from the 2021 Spring/Summer collection below:

Geikidan EXILE member Keita Machida has been cast in a brand new drama role! He will be leading the upcoming MBS drama series titled “Nishiogikubo Mitsuboshi Youshudou“. It is based off of the newly released manga series of the same name, the first volume was just published in October 2020.

The plot follows three men that work in a small bar called “Three Star Bar”, located in Tokyo. Amaiya (Keita Machida) is a handsome bartender, and is rounded out by the quiet cook Nakauchi and Kobatashi who owns the bar. Their customers tend to be quite worried about various happenings in their life, and try to get through it. It’s soon revealed that the three workers at Three Star Bar have their own issues as well.

“Nishiogikubo Mitsuboshi Youshudou” will begin to air on February 11th, 2021.

(via asianwiki)

Yui Imaizumi made headlines nationwide in Japan as she suddenly announced that she is married, and pregnant! It was revealed that her husband is Mahoto Watanabe, one of Japan’s former top YouTubers.

Yui went on to describe Mahoto as a very gentle man, and someone she sincerely wants to spend her time with. Yui is 22 years old while Mahoto is 28. Yui apologized for the sudden announcement of both her marriage and pregnancy, and said while they are both still a bit immature they are looking forward to the guidance and encouragement from everyone.

Mahoto is one of Japan’s most popular YouTube personalities, his channel has over 2.3 million subscribers. Yui got her start by debuting with the girl group Keyakizaka46, and graduated on November 5th, 2018.

What should be happy news has some fans very worried, as stories of Mahoto’s past began to surface.

This week, LiSA topped the Hot 100 single chart with her single “Homura”, with 14,189 points, topping the chart for the eighth non-consecutive week.

SixTONES topped the Hot Albums chart with their debut album “1ST.”

SixTONES also topped the Artist 100 chart.

Ayase topped the Hot 100 Lyricists chart for the third consecutive week.

Ayase also topped the Hot 100 Composers chart for the third consecutive week.

BTS topped the Streaming Songs chart with their digital single “Dynamite” for the 11th non-consecutive week.

LiSA also topped the Download Songs chart for the 13th consecutive week with “Homura.”

YOASOBI topped the Download Albums chart with their debut EP “THE BOOK.”