Wed, August 15, 2007 (6:09pm EDT)
The rumored romance between Masahiro Nakai and Kumi Koda remains unconfirmed. On Wednesday, Nakai's agency said it had no comment, as it had not heard anything from Nakai himself. Koda's agency also declined to comment, saying that the situation is a private matter.
Meanwhile, Sankei Sports reported that Koda has indeed broken up with her previous boyfriend. She began dating an employee of an apparel company before she got her big break, and she publicly revealed the relationship two years ago. In May of last year, however, he was transferred to Osaka. The distance and her busy schedule weakened their relationship, and they apparently were on and off until they ended it for good at the start of this year.
Meanwhile, Sankei Sports reported that Koda has indeed broken up with her previous boyfriend. She began dating an employee of an apparel company before she got her big break, and she publicly revealed the relationship two years ago. In May of last year, however, he was transferred to Osaka. The distance and her busy schedule weakened their relationship, and they apparently were on and off until they ended it for good at the start of this year.
Wed, August 15, 2007 (5:55pm EDT)
Actor Shun Oguri has been chosen as the lead voice actor in the Japanese dub of the computer-animated film "Surf's Up." This is his first time as a seiyu for a Hollywood animated feature.
Oguri was reportedly chosen because of his deep interest in surfing.
The rest of the voice cast features Yu Yamada, Mike Maki, and Michiko Shimizu. The film opens in Japan on December 15.
Oguri was reportedly chosen because of his deep interest in surfing.
The rest of the voice cast features Yu Yamada, Mike Maki, and Michiko Shimizu. The film opens in Japan on December 15.
Wed, August 15, 2007 (4:12am EDT)
In October, NTV will introduce "Himitsu no Kenmin SHOW" into its regular lineup. It will replace "Nippon Tabi Tabi Show" in the Thursday 9:00pm time slot.
"Himitsu no Kenmin Show" has aired twice before as a special program, receiving ratings of 13.0% and 15.7%. The program features Japanese celebrities explaining various local customs from their respective hometowns.
Hosts Minomonta and Masami Hisamoto will return for the regular show. While the previous specials had two hours to include celebrities from every prefecture, the new version will only be able to fit in 15 to 20 guests each episode.
With this show, Minomonta once again returns to his incredibly busy schedule of 7 regular weekly programs. Since the end of "Captain Domino" in July, he has only had 6 regular appearances per week.
"Himitsu no Kenmin Show" has aired twice before as a special program, receiving ratings of 13.0% and 15.7%. The program features Japanese celebrities explaining various local customs from their respective hometowns.
Hosts Minomonta and Masami Hisamoto will return for the regular show. While the previous specials had two hours to include celebrities from every prefecture, the new version will only be able to fit in 15 to 20 guests each episode.
With this show, Minomonta once again returns to his incredibly busy schedule of 7 regular weekly programs. Since the end of "Captain Domino" in July, he has only had 6 regular appearances per week.
Wed, August 15, 2007 (3:41am EDT)
Takajin Yashiki's late night variety program, "Takajin ONEMAN," will be taken off the air at the end of September. The show has been broadcast by MBS since April 1998. According to the network, the show has simply run its course, and everyone agreed to end it.
The show's replacement has not yet been announced.
The show's replacement has not yet been announced.
