Mon, January 14, 2008 (3:57pm EST)
"Nariagari," the best-selling autobiography of singer Eikichi Yazawa, is being turned into a manga titled "Nariagari: Yazawa Eikichi Monogatari." Mangaka Sho Kitagawa ("NINETEEN," "B.B. Fish") is handling the adaptation.
The comic will be serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's magazine Comic Charge, starting with the newest issue (on sale Tuesday).
The comic will be serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's magazine Comic Charge, starting with the newest issue (on sale Tuesday).
Mon, January 14, 2008 (3:45pm EST)
Hip-hop artist KREVA got married earlier this month, it was learned on Monday. His partner is an OL who, at 32, is one year older than him. The pair had been dating for about four and a half years.
They reportedly met about five years ago, while KREVA was part of Kick the Can Crew. At the time, the woman was a secretary at an events company. As a fan of Kick the Can Crew, she went to one of their concerts, and a friend introduced her to the group.
KREVA and his wife filed their marriage on January 3, and a few days later they held a private ceremony.
They reportedly met about five years ago, while KREVA was part of Kick the Can Crew. At the time, the woman was a secretary at an events company. As a fan of Kick the Can Crew, she went to one of their concerts, and a friend introduced her to the group.
KREVA and his wife filed their marriage on January 3, and a few days later they held a private ceremony.
Mon, January 14, 2008 (3:34pm EST)
Last week, it was revealed that Kyoko Fukada would play the part of Doronjo in Takashi Miike's "Yatterman," leading the group of villains known as the Dorombo Gang. On Monday, the other two members of that trio were revealed - Katsuhisa Namase will play the role of Boyacky, while Kendo Kobayashi will fill the shoes of Tonzler.
Mon, January 14, 2008 (3:23pm EST)
Talento Aki Higashihara (25) is getting married to judo athlete Kosei Inoue (29). They announced that they will register their marriage on Tuesday, followed by a press conference at the Kanagawa campus of Tokai University, Inoue's alma mater.
The two met through a television show in July 2003, in which Higashihara interviewed Inoue. Their relationship grew, and they were first discovered as a couple in November 2004.
Inoue is one of the world's top fighters in the under-100kg weight class. In 2000, he won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
The two met through a television show in July 2003, in which Higashihara interviewed Inoue. Their relationship grew, and they were first discovered as a couple in November 2004.
Inoue is one of the world's top fighters in the under-100kg weight class. In 2000, he won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
Mon, January 14, 2008 (2:55am EST)
Two television shows hosted by fortune teller Kazuko Hosoki are coming to a close at the end of March. One is Fuji TV's "Shiawasette Nandakke," and the other is TBS's "Zubari Iu Wa Yo!"
The two are currently her only regular shows, and she has no plans for new ones. According to a source close to Hosoki, she is aiming to reduce her television appearances. After discussions with the two networks, it was decided that the shows would end.
"Shiawasette Nandakke" and "Zubari Iu Wa Yo!" both started in 2004.
The two are currently her only regular shows, and she has no plans for new ones. According to a source close to Hosoki, she is aiming to reduce her television appearances. After discussions with the two networks, it was decided that the shows would end.
"Shiawasette Nandakke" and "Zubari Iu Wa Yo!" both started in 2004.
Mon, January 14, 2008 (1:32am EST)
A staff member at Jrock Revolution has pointed out that the official website of rock band An Cafe has announced Fanime 2008 as an upcoming concert.
The Fanime convention is being held in San Jose, California, on May 23-26. Organizers have not yet made an official announcement.
An Cafe is also doing a 10-city tour in Europe this March.
The Fanime convention is being held in San Jose, California, on May 23-26. Organizers have not yet made an official announcement.
An Cafe is also doing a 10-city tour in Europe this March.


