Sun, June 15, 2008 (7:49pm EDT)
Every Little Thing announced during their Tokyo concert on Sunday that they have been chosen to do the theme song for the Fuji TV drama series "Shibatora." They did not mention any details of the song, but it will likely be released in August along with their other new song, "Ougon no Tsuki."
Based on a comedy manga by Yuma Ando, the show stars Teppei Koike as a baby-faced detective who deals with youths. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Naohito Fujiki has been added to the cast, playing the blond-haired brother of Koike.
"Shibatora" premieres on July 8.
Based on a comedy manga by Yuma Ando, the show stars Teppei Koike as a baby-faced detective who deals with youths. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Naohito Fujiki has been added to the cast, playing the blond-haired brother of Koike.
"Shibatora" premieres on July 8.
Sun, June 15, 2008 (5:52pm EDT)
The Annecy International Animated Film Festival, often referred to as the "Cannes of animation," came to a close on Saturday. This year, Kunio Kato's "Tsumiki no Ie" was awarded The Annecy Cristal, the festival's highest honor. The piece also won the Junior Jury Award in the short film category.
The 12-minute film depicts an aging man, living in a house made of blocks, as he reflects upon the memories of his family.
Kato is only the second Japanese filmmaker to win The Annecy Cristal. Koji Yamamura received it in 2003 for his "Atamayama."
The other award winners are listed on the festival's website.
The 12-minute film depicts an aging man, living in a house made of blocks, as he reflects upon the memories of his family.
Kato is only the second Japanese filmmaker to win The Annecy Cristal. Koji Yamamura received it in 2003 for his "Atamayama."
The other award winners are listed on the festival's website.
Sun, June 15, 2008 (5:09pm EDT)
During Arashi's performance at the Tokyo Dome on Sunday, the group announced that they will be holding a short Asia concert tour later this year. They completed their first Asia tour in 2006, but this one will include two significant milestones: a concert in Shanghai and a concert at Tokyo's National Stadium.
The tour starts on September 5 at the National Stadium, which has a capacity of nearly 60,000. Only two other artists have held a solo show at that venue - SMAP performed there in 2005 and 2006, and Dreams Come True played there last year.
The whole tour will travel to 4 cities for a total of 8 concerts, with an expected overall attendance of 173,000 people. The finale is taking place on November 15 in Shanghai, where no other Johnny's artist has performed before.
The tour starts on September 5 at the National Stadium, which has a capacity of nearly 60,000. Only two other artists have held a solo show at that venue - SMAP performed there in 2005 and 2006, and Dreams Come True played there last year.
The whole tour will travel to 4 cities for a total of 8 concerts, with an expected overall attendance of 173,000 people. The finale is taking place on November 15 in Shanghai, where no other Johnny's artist has performed before.
