Sun, February 25, 2007 (6:46pm EST)
Rock band kannivalism is currently facing opposition over its name from their record label avex. The label has requested that the band change the name, arguing that it is an obstacle to getting radio and television appearances. The band members disagreed. "That meaning is spelled 'cannibalism.' Our name is different."
Sun, February 25, 2007 (6:35pm EST)
Playwright Kunio Kishida's 1938 novel "Danryu" will be turned into a daytime drama series on TBS. The series will run for 55 episodes, airing every weekday at 1:30pm, beginning on April 16.
"Danryu" is a romance story set in a hospital. It has previously been adapted three times as a film and four times as a television drama. The last adaptation of the work was produced 31 years ago.
Actress Yasue Sato will play the lead role as Keiko Shima, a doctor with a strong sense of justice who has returned from studying in the U.S. Jundai Yamada will appear as the lawyer Hibiki who is involved in rebuilding the hospital. Masaomi Kondo, who played one of Keiko's colleagues in a previous drama adaptation of the work, will now play Keiko's father, the director of the hospital.
Miho Konishi, Yasukaze Motomiya, and Mari Henmi will also appear in the series.
"Danryu" is a romance story set in a hospital. It has previously been adapted three times as a film and four times as a television drama. The last adaptation of the work was produced 31 years ago.
Actress Yasue Sato will play the lead role as Keiko Shima, a doctor with a strong sense of justice who has returned from studying in the U.S. Jundai Yamada will appear as the lawyer Hibiki who is involved in rebuilding the hospital. Masaomi Kondo, who played one of Keiko's colleagues in a previous drama adaptation of the work, will now play Keiko's father, the director of the hospital.
Miho Konishi, Yasukaze Motomiya, and Mari Henmi will also appear in the series.
Sun, February 25, 2007 (5:54pm EST)
Shuji Abe's manga "Elite Yankee Saburo" will become a drama series this spring. It will air in TV Tokyo's "Drama 24" time slot (Friday at midnight), starting on April 13.
Hideo Ishiguro will appear in his first lead drama role as the protagonist, Saburo. The heroine, Haruna, will be played by Miss Magazine 2006, Kana Kurashina. Also appearing in the series is Toshiyuki Itakura (of comedy duo Impulse) in his first role as a regular.
Hideo Ishiguro will appear in his first lead drama role as the protagonist, Saburo. The heroine, Haruna, will be played by Miss Magazine 2006, Kana Kurashina. Also appearing in the series is Toshiyuki Itakura (of comedy duo Impulse) in his first role as a regular.
Sun, February 25, 2007 (4:27pm EST)
Rumors have spread that actress Ryoko Shinohara may be pregnant.
In December 2005, Shinohara married actor Masachika Ichimura. Since then, there have been many rumors that Shinohara was pregnant, but none of them turned out to be true. According to some reporters, this time may be different.
Shinohara and Ichimura have rarely been spotted together in public since their marriage, but Ichimura reportedly showed up at the studio after a recent taping of Shinohara's drama, "Haken no Hinkaku," causing some staff members to speculate that Ichimura is worried about Shinohara's health.
Shinohara has also apparently begun clearing her schedule. According to the report, Shinohara has no work scheduled after "Haken no Hinkaku" and "Unfair the movie" (which opens in March). It is also said that she has turned down new offers for appearances in commercials.
In December 2005, Shinohara married actor Masachika Ichimura. Since then, there have been many rumors that Shinohara was pregnant, but none of them turned out to be true. According to some reporters, this time may be different.
Shinohara and Ichimura have rarely been spotted together in public since their marriage, but Ichimura reportedly showed up at the studio after a recent taping of Shinohara's drama, "Haken no Hinkaku," causing some staff members to speculate that Ichimura is worried about Shinohara's health.
Shinohara has also apparently begun clearing her schedule. According to the report, Shinohara has no work scheduled after "Haken no Hinkaku" and "Unfair the movie" (which opens in March). It is also said that she has turned down new offers for appearances in commercials.
Sun, February 25, 2007 (3:45pm EST)
More updates from New York Comic Con:
Del Rey has licensed Shiki Tsukai, Pumpkin Scissors, Psycho Busters, and Aventura.
Bandai has acquired the Flag anime series. Right Stuf has licensed The Third.
Del Rey has licensed Shiki Tsukai, Pumpkin Scissors, Psycho Busters, and Aventura.
Bandai has acquired the Flag anime series. Right Stuf has licensed The Third.
Sun, February 25, 2007 (1:08pm EST)
On Sunday, Kanjani8 performed their first dome concert at the Kyocera Dome Osaka. During the performance, the group announced that they will be doing a national tour from May to September, traveling to 47 venues in all 47 prefectures of Japan. The tour will begin at the Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa. The schedule includes two days at the Tokyo Dome and four days at the Osaka-jo Hall. An official announcement with more details will be made in the middle of next month.
Sun, February 25, 2007 (2:08am EST)
Dark Horse has licensed the Oh My Goddess! novel, while Go! Comi has acquired Love Master A, Lamp no Ou-sama, Hikkatsu!, and Kanna. BLU Manga announced its acquisition of the Takumi-kun Series.
Viz Media added to its previously revealed list, announcing that it will be releasing Noriko Ogiwara's "Dragon Sword and Wind Child" and Nishi Yoshiyuki's "Muhyo and Rosie" series. Viz also announced that it will be releasing Naruto: the Movie and Naruto: The Lost Story.
Viz Media added to its previously revealed list, announcing that it will be releasing Noriko Ogiwara's "Dragon Sword and Wind Child" and Nishi Yoshiyuki's "Muhyo and Rosie" series. Viz also announced that it will be releasing Naruto: the Movie and Naruto: The Lost Story.
Sun, February 25, 2007 (1:43am EST)
The first American Anime Awards were presented on Saturday in New York in conjunction with the New York Comic Con. The winners were:
- Best Actor: Vic Mignogna
- Best Actress: Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
- Best Actor in a Comedy: Dave Wittenberg
- Best Actress in a Comedy: Debi Derryberry
- Best Cast: Fullmetal Alchemist
- Best DVD Package Design: Fullmetal Alchemist
- Best Anime Theme Song: "Rewrite" (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Best Comedy Anime: FLCL
- Best Anime Feature: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
- Best Short Series: FLCL
- Best Long Series: Fullmetal Alchemist
- Best Manga: Fruits Basket
Sun, February 25, 2007 (1:26am EST)
Hideaki Takizawa (of Tackey & Tsubasa) injured himself in an accident late Thursday night.
Takizawa was with friends from work when he accidentally fell down some stairs. He was taken to a hospital for examination, where he was diagnosed with a fractured nasal bone.
Tackey & Tsubasa are currently on tour until May 27. On Saturday, Takizawa reported the accident on their official website before performing at two concerts that day. "Until now, I've always taken the stage no matter what, so I can't lose here," he stated. He appeared on stage wearing a black face guard and apologized to the fans and staff. The duo completed the performances without incident.
Takizawa will continue with the tour despite the injury. It is estimated that full recovery will take one and a half months.
Takizawa was with friends from work when he accidentally fell down some stairs. He was taken to a hospital for examination, where he was diagnosed with a fractured nasal bone.
Tackey & Tsubasa are currently on tour until May 27. On Saturday, Takizawa reported the accident on their official website before performing at two concerts that day. "Until now, I've always taken the stage no matter what, so I can't lose here," he stated. He appeared on stage wearing a black face guard and apologized to the fans and staff. The duo completed the performances without incident.
Takizawa will continue with the tour despite the injury. It is estimated that full recovery will take one and a half months.
