|
|
news: artistes/movie
DCT does theme for "One Piece" movie
Wed, November 14, 2007 (5:23pm EST)
Popular duo DREAMS COME TRUE will sing the theme song of the new "One Piece" movie, it was learned on Wednesday.
Due out in March, "One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus" is the ninth film in the popular franchise. It includes new characters and scenes not seen in the original story.
As a fan of DCT, mangaka Eiichiro Oda asked them to provide a song. The two musicians, also fans of "One Piece," accepted the offer.
The song, titled "Mata ne," is written by DCT member Miwa Yoshida. Because the movie opens in March, she wrote the lyrics with the school graduation season in mind. According to a suggestion from Oda, the song's chorus includes children singing.
"Mata ne" appears on DCT's new album "AND I LOVE YOU," which goes on sale December 12.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: movie
Matsuyama gets lead in "Detroit Metal City" movie
Wed, November 14, 2007 (4:32pm EST)
Actor Kenichi Matsuyama has been given the starring role in the upcoming live-action film based on Kiminori Wakasugi's popular gag manga "Detroit Metal City."
Matsuyama plays Soichi Negishi, a generally naive guy who unexpectedly becomes the vocalist of a death metal band. As filming is expected to begin in late February, Matsuyama is currently undergoing guitar and voice training.
The film is being directed by Toshio Lee and distributed by Toho, with next summer targeted for release. No other cast details have been announced yet, but producers plan to include popular musicians as guest appearances.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply #1663 whitedove's post
sukelerrr tuuu |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply #1663 whitedove's post
|
sukelerrr tuuu |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply #1663 whitedove's post
|
sukelerrr tuuu |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply #1663 whitedove's post
|
sukelerrr tuuu |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply #1669 ct_subang's post
ko nak reply post aku yg mana tu?  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reply #1669 ct_subang's post
|
ko nak reply post aku yg mana tu? |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: idol
Gakky to become next blog queen?
Thu, November 15, 2007 (5:24pm EST)
Popular teen idol/actress Yui Aragaki opened her official blog just over a week ago, but it has already jumped to 2nd in the popularity rankings of celebrity blogs hosted by blogging site Ameblo.
Aragaki is outranked only by Chinatsu Wakatsuki, who has long been at the top of the Ameblo rankings. Other celebrities on the same site include Rie Tomosaka, Saeko, Misako Yasuda, Eriko Sato, and Leah Dizon.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: celebrities
Oguri rumored to be dating Kashii
Thu, November 15, 2007 (4:13pm EST)
 
The newest issue of FRIDAY magazine reports that actor Shun Oguri and actress Yu Kashii may be romantically involved. According to the article, the two were seen on a late-night date in a Tokyo park in early October, and earlier this month Kashii spent a night at Oguri's apartment.
Oguri and Kashii appear together in the second "Detective Conan" drama special, which is scheduled to air around the end of this year.
Kashii's agency has denied that they are dating.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: artistes
ZARD memorial concert to go on tour
Thu, November 15, 2007 (5:02pm EST)
Next year, ZARD fans who missed the memorial concerts in Tokyo and Osaka in September will get a second chance to attend. A concert tour has been announced, with 15 performances scheduled across the country.
Three memorial concerts for the late vocalist Izumi Sakai were held at the Nippon Budokan and the Osaka Festival Hall in September. The shows featured large monitors displaying footage of Sakai singing while a group of musicians played live on stage.
Fans who were unable to attend flooded Sakai's management with requests for additional shows. As a result, a tour will begin on January 19 at the Kobe International House and will travel to 12 other venues for a total of 15 performances.
Like the previous concerts, the tour will feature previously unseen footage of Sakai. However, the group of live musicians and the song list will be different. Something special is said to be in store for the tour's final show at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium on May 27, which is Sakai's death anniversary.
December 12 has been set as the release date for her single, "Glorious Mind," which was recorded in June 2006 while she was battling her cancer. The promotional video for the song includes unreleased footage of her during a trip to San Francisco.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: artistes
[JAPAN] KEIKO and Komuro Tetsuya attended funeral for Keiko抯 father
 
globe vocalist KEIKO (35) and husband Komuro Tetsuya (48) attended the funeral for Keiko抯 father who died of a brain hemorrage on November 12th.
Over a thousand people attended and Komuro played 揊eel Like Dance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: music chart
Charts: Hey! Say! JUMP, KinKi Kids, Nana Mizuki
Mon, November 19, 2007 (5:12pm EST)
"Ultra Music Power," the first single by new Johnny's unit Hey! Say! JUMP, sold 247,000 copies this past week, putting it at the top of the singles chart. This makes them the 13th artist to enter the charts at #1 with a debut single. This was last achieved in early 2006 by KAT-TUN with "Real Face."
On the albums chart, fellow Johnny's group KinKi Kids also claimed the #1 spot, selling 190,000 copies of their new album "Phi." With this, 12 of their 13 albums (including their 3 best albums) have been chart-toppers.
Meanwhile, voice actress Nana Mizuki's album "GREAT ACTIVITY" came in at #2 with 43,000 copies sold. This is the highest sales ranking ever for an album released by a seiyu. Mizuki also holds a similar record for singles released by a seiyu, having reached #2 with "SECRET AMBITION" earlier this year.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
survey
Oricon: who do you want as a friend?
Fri, November 16, 2007 (1:59am EST)
Oricon conducted a survey of 500 high school girls, asking them which female celebrities they would want to become friends with.
The #1 choice was the cheerful and energetic Becky, while singer-songwriter aiko ranked second. Kumi Koda and Chinatsu Wakatsuki tied for third.
In fifth to ninth place were Shoko Nakagawa, Yui Aragaki, Kaela Kimura, Mao Inoue, and Maki Horikita. Haruka Ayase, Saki Aibu, and Yu Aoi all tied for tenth.
Which female celebrities do you want as a friend?
1) Becky
2) aiko
3) Kumi Koda
4) Chinatsu Wakatsuki
5) Shoko Nakagawa
6) Yui Aragaki
7) Kaela Kimura
8) Mao Inoue
9) Maki Horikita
10) Haruka Ayase
10) Saki Aibu
10) Yu Aoi
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
survey
Oricon: who do you want as a friend?
Fri, November 16, 2007 (1:59am EST)
Oricon conducted a survey of 500 high school girls, asking them which female celebrities they would want to become friends with.
The #1 choice was the cheerful and energetic Becky, while singer-songwriter aiko ranked second. Kumi Koda and Chinatsu Wakatsuki tied for third.
In fifth to ninth place were Shoko Nakagawa, Yui Aragaki, Kaela Kimura, Mao Inoue, and Maki Horikita. Haruka Ayase, Saki Aibu, and Yu Aoi all tied for tenth.
Which female celebrities do you want as a friend?
1) Becky
2) aiko
3) Kumi Koda
4) Chinatsu Wakatsuki
5) Shoko Nakagawa
6) Yui Aragaki
7) Kaela Kimura
8) Mao Inoue
9) Maki Horikita
10) Haruka Ayase
10) Saki Aibu
10) Yu Aoi
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
survey
Oricon: the "megane" look
Fri, November 16, 2007 (4:49am EST)
 
Oricon recently conducted a survey about which celebrities look best in glasses. Among males, comedy duo Ogiyahagi ranked highest, while Angela Aki was the most popular answer for female celebrities.
Oriental Radio's Shingo Fujimori came in second among male celebrities, followed by Masaharu Fukuyama, who was the most popular choice by women taking the survey. The rest of the men's top ten were Norito Yashima, Bae Yong Joon, baseball manager Atsuya Furuta, Tamori, Joe Odagiri, Teppei Koike, and George Tokoro.
Among female celebrities, "megane idol" Ami Tokito ranked second. Comedian Yasuko Mitsuura (of Oasiz) was 3rd, ahead of popular talento Kaori Manabe. Others on the list were Tommy february6 (a persona of musician Tomoko Kawase), Miho Takagi, Shoko Nakagawa, Takako Matsu, Yasuko Matsuyuki, and Hikaru Utada.
Which celebrities look best in glasses? (males)
1) Ogiyahagi
2) Shingo Fujimori (Oriental Radio)
3) Masaharu Fukuyama
4) Norito Yashima
5) Bae Yong Joon
6) Atsuya Furuta
7) Tamori
8) Joe Odagiri
9) Teppei Koike (WaT)
10) George Tokoro
Which celebrities look best in glasses? (females)
1) Angela Aki
2) Ami Tokito
3) Yasuko Mitsuura (Oasiz)
4) Kaori Manabe
5) Tommy february6
6) Miho Takagi
7) Shoko Nakagawa
8) Takako Matsu
9) Yasuko Matsuyuki
10) Hikaru Utada
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: idol
Kie Kitano named soccer tournament "cheering manager"
Fri, November 16, 2007 (5:19am EST)
Teen idol/actress Kie Kitano has been chosen as the "cheering manager" for the 86th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, which is being broadcast by NTV from December 30 to January 14.
The role of "cheering manager" was first introduced two years ago when Maki Horikita was appointed, followed by Yui Aragaki in 2006.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: movie
Most people outside Japan know Matsuyama Kenichi as the enigmatic genius L in the "Death Note" movies. Well, prepare for a whole new "MatsuKen"! The 22-year-old actor will take on the role of vocalist in a death metal band in the movie adaptation of gag manga "Detroit Metal City". Written by Wakasugi Kiminori, it has run in the comic "Young Animal" since 2005. Matsuyama will play Negishi Souichi, who leaves his family's farm in Oita Prefecture for the bright lights of Tokyo. There he swaps his taste in Swedish pop for the totally out-of-character death metal, taking on the role of vocalist in the trio Death Metal City and adopting the name Johannes Krauser II. The story arc leads up to a climactic showdown with the hell-raising American kings of black metal, Jack ill Dark (whose signature tune is "******ham Palace"!). Matsuyama is currently learning the guitar and "death voice" stylings to pull off the performance. Filming is scheduled to start at the end of February. The movie is expected to feature cameos from prominent musicians, though no names have been announced.
Source: www.japan-zone.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
news: TV show
The Kitano "Beat" Takeshi-hosted Fuji TV variety show "Takeshi no Comaneci Dauigaku Suugakuka" (Comaneci University Mathematics) has been nominated for an International Emmy award. The show airs at 1:15am on Thursday nights. If the show wins, it'll be a first for Japanese TV. Already widely acclaimed internationally as an actor and movie director, Takeshi (60) plans to attend the November 20 awards show in New York. He said of the show, "I wanted to convey that there is no art form more abundant in creative power than mathematics."
Source: www.japan-zone.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Post time 20-11-2007 03:29 PM
