Mon, August 13, 2007 (5:54pm EDT)
The third volume of Natsumi Konjoh's manga "Mousou Shoujo Otaku-kei" recently went on sale, and it included an announcement that the series will be adapted as a television drama this fall.
The story is a romantic school comedy about an obsessive fujoshi (yaoi fan), two of her male classmates, and a beautiful girl who happens to secretly be a fujoshi too.
No details about the drama have been revealed yet.
The story is a romantic school comedy about an obsessive fujoshi (yaoi fan), two of her male classmates, and a beautiful girl who happens to secretly be a fujoshi too.
No details about the drama have been revealed yet.
Mon, August 13, 2007 (5:35pm EDT)
Actress Koyuki has been revealed as a cast member in the upcoming live-action movie, "Blood: The Last Vampire." The Hong Kong-produced film is being directed by Chris Nahon, and stars Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun ("My Sassy Girl," "Windstruck") as the protagonist Saya, though she will be credited under the name Gianna Jun.
Koyuki plays a vampire, but her character was not in the original animated "Blood: The Last Vampire." One highlight of the movie is a battle scene between Koyuki and Jun.
The film's dialogue is entirely in English. It is expected to see international releases, starting in 2008.
Koyuki plays a vampire, but her character was not in the original animated "Blood: The Last Vampire." One highlight of the movie is a battle scene between Koyuki and Jun.
The film's dialogue is entirely in English. It is expected to see international releases, starting in 2008.
Mon, August 13, 2007 (4:51pm EDT)
Masafumi Akikawa's "Sen no Kaze ni Natte" has finally reached a million sales, according to Oricon's numbers this week. The song is the first classical single in Japan to reach that mark.
Although the tune was released in May of last year, it suffered from obscurity until Akikawa sang it at the last Kohaku Uta Gassen. It became an instant hit, reaching #1 on the charts and setting multiple records in the classical genre.
Although the tune was released in May of last year, it suffered from obscurity until Akikawa sang it at the last Kohaku Uta Gassen. It became an instant hit, reaching #1 on the charts and setting multiple records in the classical genre.
Mon, August 13, 2007 (4:34pm EDT)
Hip-hop and dance unit Lead will hold its first overseas concerts next month. During a show in Tokyo on Monday, they announced that they will perform in Taipei, Taiwan on September 24-25.
Lead has appeared in Taiwan twice before for CD release events, but have not yet held an official concert there.
Lead has appeared in Taiwan twice before for CD release events, but have not yet held an official concert there.
Mon, August 13, 2007 (4:23pm EDT)
Next month, Satoshi Tsumabuki will make his first TV drama appearance since "Slow Dance" in 2005. He will play the role of the kidnapper in TV Asahi's remake of Akira Kurosawa's "High and Low."
The drama special stars Koichi Sato, Kyoka Suzuki, and Hiroshi Abe. TV Asahi plans to broadcast it on September 8.
The drama special stars Koichi Sato, Kyoka Suzuki, and Hiroshi Abe. TV Asahi plans to broadcast it on September 8.
Mon, August 13, 2007 (1:58am EDT)
A live-action movie for the "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" franchise has been announced for 2008. The film, which is being directed by Ataru Oikawa, begins shooting on the 14th.
"Higurashi" started out as a series of visual novels, but has so far been adapted to manga, anime, and other media. The film is said to be initially opening on a single screen, with the hope that its popularity will spread by word of mouth, much like the original games.
The cast includes Gouki Maeda, Rin Asuka, and Airi Matsuyama.
"Higurashi" started out as a series of visual novels, but has so far been adapted to manga, anime, and other media. The film is said to be initially opening on a single screen, with the hope that its popularity will spread by word of mouth, much like the original games.
The cast includes Gouki Maeda, Rin Asuka, and Airi Matsuyama.
Mon, August 13, 2007 (1:35am EDT)
According to Nikkan Sports, Arashi member Kazunari Ninomiya and actress Masami Nagasawa have been dating for about two years. Their relationship developed after they appeared together in Fuji TV's 2005 drama series "Yasashii Jikan." It appears to have started out as a sibling-like connection, but it blossomed into romance.
This is the first reported relationship for both celebrities. To avoid the inevitable publicity, they have kept their romance inside their homes. Although distance and their busy schedules have kept them mostly apart, they recently moved to the same area in Tokyo, which will give them more opportunities for spending time together.
The relationship has not yet been officially confirmed by either side.
This is the first reported relationship for both celebrities. To avoid the inevitable publicity, they have kept their romance inside their homes. Although distance and their busy schedules have kept them mostly apart, they recently moved to the same area in Tokyo, which will give them more opportunities for spending time together.
The relationship has not yet been officially confirmed by either side.
