The official Youtube and Twitter accounts of Netflix Japan have uploaded the trailers and visuals for new drama “Honoo no Tenkousei REBORN” (Blazing Transfer Student REBORN). The Netflix original drama will star Johnny’s WEST, the first Johnnys group to star in an Internet based drama. Kawashima Umika will play the heroine. Johnny’s WEST will also be providing the theme song “Kangaeru na, moero!!” (release TBA).

From October 6- 19, a total of 17 posters of “Honoo no Tenkousei REBORN” will be displayed around Shibuya, Tokyo. The 8-episode drama will start streaming worldwide on November 10. Toshio Lee (Detroit Metal City, God is in Bali) will be directing.

This week’s guests were Jang Geun Suk, Sexy Zone, Nogizaka46, and Fujimaki Ryota.

Jang Geun Suk – I LOVE YOU

Sexy Zone – Gyutto

Nogizaka46 – Itsuka Dekiru Kara Kyou Dekiru

Fujimaki Ryota – Hokkyokusei

Jang Geun Suk – For you ~Boku ga Ganbareru Riyu~

Check out the newest song from Sandaime J Soul Brothers titled “J.S.B. HAPPINESS”. A special movie for Ezaki glico’s “Pocky”, “Sandaime J Soul Brothers × Pocky PROJECT: THE Sharehappi Special Movie” was released featuring a performance of their latest song in front of 800 fans. On the day of filming, the group’s appearance has been kept as a secret, and they were met with a huge cheer when they appeared on a round red stage in the center of the hall.

This special movie is a documentary about the backstage of the performance through which members and people of different generations were connected by songs!

This special movie will be edited to a CM version, scheduled to be aired from October 31.

Winners have been announced for the 21st Nikkan Sports Sports Drama Grand Prix, selected from among the dramas aired this summer 2017. It may come as no surprise that popular drama “Code Blue – Doctor Heli Kinkyuu Kyuumei ~ THE THIRD SEASON” won the most with 4 awards, including Best Drama.

A total of 1,846 votes were recorded during the voting period carried out from September 21 – 28. The top five in each category will be eligible for the finalist awards held next year in March. The full list can be seen below!

The number in brackets indicates how many votes each actor or drama series received.

The Taiwanese coming-of-age hit movie “You are the Apple of My Eye” will be having a Japanese remake! A commercial and critical success, the movie was directed by Taiwanese author Giddens Ko based on his semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. It was released in 2011 and has set domestic box office records. It was later on screened in Japan in 2013 and gained a following.

Buzz Rhythm is now Buzz Rhythm 02! This week’s guests were Hiromi Uehara, Edmar Castaneda, Sexy Zone, KANA-BOON, BiS, and Morning Musume. ’17.

Hiromi Uehara x Edmar Castaneda – The Elements: Fire

Sexy Zone – Gyutto

KANA-BOON – Namida

BiS – I can’t say NO!!!!!!!

Morning Musume. ’17 – Wakaindashi!

At no. 1 is Ajin, the live-action film based on Sakurai Gamon’s Ajin – Demi-Human manga starring Sato Takeru and Ayano Go. The film attracted 210,000 viewers and earned ¥271,612,100. The film is expected to earn around ¥1.5 billion.

A Dog’s Purpose is at no. 2 The inspirational movie is directed by Lasse Hallström based on the best selling novel of the same name. The film attracted a wide range of viewers and seeks to reach the ¥1 billion mark.

Hidden Figures opened at no. 7 with 43,000 viewers (¥51 million).

Singer Koda Kumi has released the MV for her latest single HUSH. 

HUSH is being promoted as the singers 61st single overall, but it will not be getting a standard commercial release. Similarly to her last release LIT, physical copies of HUSH can only be bought at venues for her current live tour “KODA KUMI LIVE TOUR 2017 ~W FACE~” and avex’s official online shop mu-mo. Additionally, the single is available digitally at all the usual platforms including iTunes, Apple Music, and LINE MUSIC.

HUSH is described as an upbeat “dope” track where Kumi shows off her powerful voice, she even raps in the song too. The videos budget, or lack thereof, is on full display as Kumi dances while various MSpaint graphics splash across the screen.

Kumi will be releasing a third special single in December, fans who purchase all 3 of these “special” singles will receive an exclusive bonus, but the details of what the bonus actually is has not been revealed yet. Watch the full MV for HUSH below the jump.