Teppei Koike of pop duo WaT has been chosen to star in Tatsuya Ogishima's movie "KIDS," based on the short story "Kiz/Kids" by Otsuichi. Ogishima previously directed "Kimi ni Shika Kikoenai," also based on a story by the same author.

"KIDS" revolves around a young man named Asato, who has the power to transfer other people's wounds to his own body. The story focuses on his friendship with another young man named Takeo (played by Hiroshi Tamaki). Chiaki Kuriyama also has a part in the cast.

Filming began on the 14th of this month. The movie is scheduled to open in February.

Kyoko Fukada will play the lead in her first suspense drama. In November, WOWOW will air a special titled "Aoi Hitomi to Nuage," based on the novel by Keisuke Matsuoka.

Fukada plays Erika Ichinose, a clinical psychologist who is recruited by the National Police Agency in an attempt to stay one step ahead of a bomb terrorist. The role is said to be a departure from the often silly characters she has played in her ten-year acting career, as her agency is hoping to develop her into a more mature actress.

Summer weather tends to lead to less clothing, so Oricon asked 1,000 men and women, "Which celebrity has beautiful upper arms?"

#1 on the list was model Yuri Ebihara, who received the most votes from both sexes. Second and third were actresses Misaki Ito and Nanako Matsushima, respectively. Beach volleyball player Miwa Asao ranked fourth, while Ayumi Hamasaki and Koyuki tied for #5.